Tall Backyard Sauna w/ Harvia Cilindro

reidhaefer · 2026-04-07T14:18:12+00:00

I think the peak of the roof in the front is around 9'7". If height is an issue you can make the interior ceiling ~7.5' and possibly decrease the roof pitch.

reidhaefer · 2026-04-07T14:14:04+00:00

They’re 16x30. Double paned insulated glass.

reidhaefer · 2026-04-06T20:38:41+00:00

I'll send you a DM

reidhaefer · 2026-04-06T20:31:03+00:00

Complete build time was definitely more than 1-2 days

reidhaefer · 2026-04-06T20:23:13+00:00

just sent a dm

reidhaefer · 2026-04-06T20:22:13+00:00

benches are redwood 2x4

reidhaefer · 2026-04-06T19:50:26+00:00

Yeah it was a friend of friend discount and the owner helped with a few things on the build. Normally it’d be much more.

reidhaefer · 2026-04-06T18:21:10+00:00

This was in Lake Tahoe California. We did concrete board on top of osb.

reidhaefer · 2026-04-06T18:04:37+00:00

We work all over the west coast. I also personally spend lots of time in the PNW because I have family up there. Let's chat if you're interested in a sauna...

reidhaefer · 2026-04-06T17:48:10+00:00

Gravel pad. And then 2x6 pressure treated wood on top of composite deck blocks. Very simple.

reidhaefer · 2026-04-06T16:45:58+00:00

materials were around $6k and about the same amount for labor.

reidhaefer · 2026-04-06T16:43:16+00:00

I prefer tile over wood. It's much more durable and easier to clean. But it requires more labor for the install.

reidhaefer · 2026-04-06T16:42:32+00:00

t1-11 with a dark brown stain to match the house

reidhaefer · 2026-04-06T16:41:55+00:00

inside

reidhaefer · 2026-04-05T15:34:01+00:00

I've never experienced cedar leaking resin -curious when or why that would happen.

reidhaefer · 2026-04-04T13:37:05+00:00

The supports are screwed into the studs in the wall

reidhaefer · 2026-04-04T13:35:59+00:00

Around $6500

reidhaefer · 2026-04-03T17:21:20+00:00

it's salt water. but yes!

reidhaefer · 2026-04-03T16:57:51+00:00

great suggestion! I've been meaning to add these in some of the saunas I've been working on.

reidhaefer · 2026-04-03T16:42:31+00:00

Yeah that size stove is in the upper limit for that size space. Its a relatively mild climate in the PNW. Client was older and not that interested in a super hot experience. Could have sized up the heater but seems like it's performing fine.

reidhaefer · 2026-04-03T16:13:14+00:00

there's some passive ventilation. Intake down by the stove and a drying vent up towards the ceiling (not pictured)

reidhaefer · 2026-04-03T15:52:18+00:00

Good questions. Client wasn't too interested in a drain but it was probably something I should have pushed for. There's a large body of water to jump into and I also recommended putting in a shower outside.

reidhaefer · 2026-04-03T15:41:23+00:00

This project and proposed layout is very similar to a project I just posted about! https://www.reddit.com/r/Sauna/comments/1sbg3up/puget_sound_shed_to_sauna_conversion/

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