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Pre cut sauna rooms for the do it yourselfer

If you're looking to turn a room in your home into a beautiful relaxation paradise then keep reading. Pre cut sauna rooms take all the guess work out of building a sauna into your home. If you have the framed room ready they pre-cut sauna manufacturers are ready to send you a kit with:

  • Pre cut lumber (including door, walls and ceiling)
  • Sauna heater and rocks
  • Pre-hung benches
  • Lighting and accessories
  • Instructions/Plans and more

The majority of pre-cut saunas tend to come with steam heaters. Not to say that you cannot purchase a precut room with a dry or FAR infrared sauna heater, but shopping around you'll find more wet saunas then dry.

Pre cut saunas are ideal for new construction or remodeling. Since kits will be cut to fit based on your measurements and plans you can install a sauna virtually anywhere.  The general rule of thumb is a room should be framed out, insulated and either already have or be ready for sheet rock installation.  A pre-cut sauna room kit will then finish out the interior of the space.

Do you need to install it?
If you framed out your own room then there's a good chance you'll want to finish it off and install your own sauna kit but it's not a requirement. While most pre-cut sauna suppliers will only sell you the kit itself there are many independent contractors who specialize in pre cut sauna room installation. If you're concerned about having the the job done right then we recommend you take the extra time to locate a trusted contractor who can do the job.

As with hiring any contractor it's a good idea to ask for references so you can verify their quality of work. Also remember cheaper isn't always better, we do tend to get what we pay for and this holds true with sauna installation.

What to look for in a Pre Cut Sauna Room
Materials are the number one thing to look at when considering what supplier to purchase from. Wall and ceiling boards should be cedar, and preferably tongue and groove. This ensures a tight fit and nice finished look. Bench(s) for the inside of your sauna room should come pre assembled, as well as the door. Glass should be thermapane to handle the heat, and it's a good idea to purchase a kit where the lighting and accessories (thermometer, bucket, ladle) are all inclusive.

The sauna heater is the most important part of the entire sauna room. If purchasing a steam sauna ensure you do your research on the heaters being provided in the kit. A poor quality sauna heater can reduce the value and enjoyment factor of your sauna room.

Sauna rooms add value to your home, and offer a wonderful escape from the hectic day-to-day life most of us deal with. As the market for pre cut saunas becomes more competitive it's only going to help the consumer by driving down prices. Once you have your room framed out take exact measurements and shop your pre cut sauna kit around. Don't accept the first quote, do your research and consider several suppliers before making your purchase decision.

 

Sauna Steam Rooms are still the most popular Pre Cut Kit