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24d ago
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Best Stone for behind Stove
Is there a recommended type of stone to use behind the sauna stove? I'm thinking about the stones properties and ability to radiate heat.
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New comment 21d ago
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From a thermodynamics standpoint, the thinner, the material the less heat it’s going to rob from the Sauna to get up to the setpoint. I like the veneer or tile versus heavy stone products..
Apr 2
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Tile or wood flooring?
What kind of flooring do you have? Wood boards, tile, Cement? I’m thinking about installing tile in my kit sauna that comes with a cedar wood floor, also a floor drain.
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New comment 6d ago
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I’m using large format tile with a textured surface. 24 x 48. Putting in the schluter ditra waterproofing membrane underneath. Using a dry stack method so that I can take them out for any necessary cleaning. My logic is it’s going to be aesthetically pleasing and the cold surface is not relevant because it’s on the floor. Just breaking it up from the traditional a little bit.
2 likes • 24d
Morning, i am using a computer box fan 25 cfm, you will have to convert 120 VAC to 12 VDC (30$ Amazon). I created a channel in 2x4 stud wall and terminate with custom transition made by local sheet metal shop giving me 5.1 ACH
Apr 14
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Bespoke Indoor Project
Greetings members, working on a new Sauna, inside unit with aesthetics and function holding similar emphasis. I can appreciate seeking Loyly in a true Finnish style system design as best as possible. // The Build: 7 x 6 x 8 Sauna in corner of room with 2 exposed sides to exercise area, Harvia Spirit SP80E heater with WIFI located in corner close to floor with 20” Granite slabs from floor to ceiling along L/R side of heater for water splash factor and beautification, Thermory Sauna Aspen STS4 or STP 1x4 wall boards, Klus design high temp LED (new item) light strip under bench, 3/8” Tempered Glass along front from 36” off floor to ceiling, ½” Tempered Glass Door on other wall, Mechanical venting using computer box fan (25 CFM) supply inlet above heater, exhaust at floor opposite wall and adjustable vent at ceiling both in chase of 2x4 stud framing (waterproofed). Schluter Ditra uncoupling membrane on floor to capture moisture (on ¾” Advantech) and dry lay 24 x 48 textured tile (no bonding for removal to clean). What am I missing? Thanks in advance P Mack
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New comment 25d ago
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Mockup complete & mostly to scale. Harvia Spirit 8 Kw Heater safety height is 39”. Lower bench is 32” off floor (18 wide). Upper is 50” off floor for loyly (24 wide). Will need a small step for access to lower bench and maybe hand holds too. Ceiling height lowered to 90” and allows full upright sitting on upper bench Door height is 72” width 28” to keep the heat in. Thinking about a 45 deg 8” molding at ceiling on heater wall to increase thermodynamic air movement toward opposite wall with mechanical exhaust system. 345 cubic ft 351 adjusted for glass.
1 like • 25d
Regarding insulation, two of my walls are on exterior walls of the room where the sauna is being built. Those walls are 2 x 6 with spray foam insulation. Any need in additional insulation. Was thinking about just vapor barrier and furring strips with finish tongue & groove cladding.
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