What is a sauna?
A sauna is a space that is used to create an environment with higher temperature and higher humidity that allows your body to relax. The sauna is often associated with Finnish culture, but you can find it all over the world.
What types of saunas are there?
The Finnish sauna is the most widespread type of sauna. In this sauna, a sauna stove with sauna stones is heated to a high temperature and water is usually poured over the stones to create steam. The humidity and temperature in this sauna are usually between 70-100°C and 10-20%. It is usually built as a wooden building.
An infrared sauna uses infrared radiation to heat the body. The temperature in this sauna is lower than in a Finnish sauna, usually in the range of 50-60 °C. This type of sauna may be suitable for those who have problems with the high temperature in a classic sauna. It is usually built as a wooden building. Thermal radiation, which is generated by an infrared radiator, penetrates deeper into the muscles and thus enables deep warming at lower ambient temperatures, making sauna use even possible for individuals who cannot use a classic sauna for health reasons. For each sauna user, there is a separate infrared radiator for the back and spine in the sauna, as well as other additional radiators. The heaters are controlled by a control unit, thanks to which you can control the individual radiators.
A steam sauna is also known as a Turkish sauna or hamam. This sauna uses high humidity up to 100% relative humidity and the temperature is usually between 40-50°C. This type of sauna is suitable for those who do not like high temperatures, but still want to take advantage of the health benefits of sauna use. It is usually built as a brick building. The steam source is a steam generator. It is important to completely isolate the surrounding space from the aggressive steam in the sauna.
A bio sauna is a hybrid sauna that combines elements of a Finnish sauna and a steam sauna. The temperature in the biosauna is around 50 to 60°C, and the relative humidity is 40-55%, i.e. lower than in a classic Finnish sauna, which makes the bisauna suitable for those who want to get the health benefits of saunas, but have problems with higher temperatures.
How big is the sauna in general?
The size of the sauna can vary depending on its purpose and the number of people who want to use it. The common size of a sauna for private use can be from two square meters to larger rooms of 20 m² and more. The ceiling height is usually 2m. Most saunas for private use usually accommodate 2-6 people, but there are also larger saunas that can accommodate up to 20 people.
However, the size of the sauna is not critical for the sauna experience. It's more important to follow proper sauna procedures and be safe and enjoy the whole process.
What is the usual equipment of a sauna?
In Finnish and bio saunas, heaters are used, either electric, or it is possible to use a wood stove. We mainly use Harvia electric sauna heaters https://www.harvia.com/en/. It is advisable to equip the stove with a protective frame in order to protect sauna users. The stove power regulation is either located on the stove casing, or it is possible to control the stove power using an external controller located in the sauna area. For the proper functioning of the stove, it is necessary to make a suction hole in the wall of the sauna near the floor.
Infrared heaters are used to generate heat in infrared saunas.
In steam saunas, a steam generator is used to saturate the space with steam.
For the correct course of the sauna process, it is advisable to have a thermometer and hygrometer in the sauna and continuously control the humidity and temperature by pouring water over the stove. The thermometer and hygrometer are either delivered separately or combined into one product.
The sauna process in the Finnish sauna lasts approximately 15 minutes, followed by cooling and relaxation. The process is repeated from 2 to 3 times. It is convenient to monitor the time using an hourglass.
A necessary sauna accessory is a watering bucket with a ladle, which is used to pour melted stones. If we add scented essences to the water, the sauna will smell beautiful and this will give relaxation another dimension.
If you want to add another dimension to your sauna, you can install ceiling speakers in the sauna and you can make your stay in the sauna more pleasant by listening to your favorite music. Speakers must be waterproof and resistant to temperatures up to 120°C. For example, we use Visaton FRS 10 WP - 4 Ohm loudspeakers with protection class IP65, in combination with an amplifier of your choice.
What materials are used to build a sauna?
The actual construction of the sauna is usually made of spruce profiles.
The walls and ceiling of the sauna are covered with wooden boards.
Either profiles from African abachi willow or profiles from aspen poplar are used for the seating surfaces of the benches and lumbar support.
How is a sauna built?
We manufacture and deliver our saunas to order, according to customer requirements.
First, it is necessary to agree on the type of sauna, the size of the sauna, material of the cladding, the material and number of benches, the type of heater, the location of the ventilation holes, the type and material of the door, the type of door handle, the type of lighting and sound system.
If the customer agrees to the preliminary quotation, signs the order and pays the deposit, we will first start working on the project documentation.
With the project documentation, we will fine-tune the floor plan of the sauna and all structural details.
When the project documentation is approved, we order all the necessary elements, prepare the material and start the construction.
The actual construction of the walls and ceiling of the sauna is made of 40x50 mm spruce profiles.
Electrical installations will be carried out in the structure, thermal insulation will be inserted and the inside of the sauna will be covered with a vapor barrier.
After we have the basic structure ready, we install the ceiling covering including the speakers, the wall covering, the lumbar supports, the LED profile lighting and the door frame.
At the end, we install the benches, install the heater, install the entrance door and the sauna ceremony can begin 🙂.
What are the effects of sauna on a person?
The high temperature in the sauna helps to relax tense muscles and relieve pain in the joints and muscle tissue.
Vysoká teplota v sauně způsobuje rozšíření cév a zlepšení průtoku krve v těle, což může vést k lepšímu zásobování kyslíkem a živinami do tkání a orgánů.
Taking a sauna can help you reduce stress hormones in the body, such as cortisol, which can lead to a feeling of relaxation and calmness.
Toxins and other impurities are removed from the body through the sweat produced in the sauna.
Saunas can support the immune system by increasing the production of white blood cells, which are important for defense against infection.
However, it is important to note that sauna use is not suitable for everyone. Pregnant women and people with certain health problems, such as heart disease or high blood pressure, should first check with their doctor if they can use the sauna without risk.
If you are interested in the delivery of a sauna, contact us either on our telephone number +420 284 822 844 or by email at atyp@atyp.cz, or by using the contact form see below.
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