Construction Details
Foundation
All sauna cabins require a solid foundation for support. Multiple foundation systems are available, and we’ll work to ensure the best option is selected for each project. We do offer foundation installation services depending on project location.
Floor Construction
Floors are framed with 2” x 6” brown treated joists and beams. All structural members are screwed, nailed and glued to ensure structural integrity. Floor framing is covered with ¾” pressure treated plywood.
Wall Construction
Sauna walls are framed with 2” x 4” spf (spruce – pine – fir) lumber and sheathed with 3/8” plywood. Stud cavities are filled with R14 Roxul insulation and the interior is covered with an aluminum foil heat and vapour barrier.
Roof Construction
Roof rafters are framed with 2” x 6” spf (spruce – pine – fir) lumber and are hand cut for each sauna design. R22 Roxul insulation fills the ceiling cavity, and the interior ceiling is covered with aluminum foil heat and vapour barrier.
Window and Doors
All glass placed in our saunas is manufactured specifically for high temperature environments. Door options for each sauna includes: fully glazed doors, red cedar with glazed panels and solid cedar doors. Custom window sizes are available for each sauna.
Building Envelope
The building envelope is an essential part of any building that separates the interior conditioned space from the exterior. We employ best construction practices that go above and beyond national building codes. Our exterior walls are covered with Tyvek water proofing membrane, this layer serves as a drainage plane and adds a second layer moisture protection behind the HardiePlank siding. We apply Dupont FlexWrap to all window and door jambs and ensure all exterior membranes and flashings are layered correctly. Our sauna buildings are truly built to last a lifetime and moisture control and mitigation are an essential part or our sauna design strategy.
Exterior Siding
HardiePlank and HardieShingle siding are the chosen products we clad our exterior sauna walls with. Maintenance free, fire resistant, hail-damage resistant, 30 year product warranties, and endless colour options make Hardie Board siding the perfect fit for our sauna exteriors.
Roofing
We have two options for our sauna roofs: asphalt shingles or seamless metal roof panels. Aesthetics and budget help direct customers choice.