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Concrete Slab

Concrete slab surface
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PrincipleA continuous reinforced slab spreads the load evenly and forms the finished floor.
SuitabilityLarge, glazed and multi-zone builds needing a solid, level, drainable base.
SoilsSuit most soils with proper sub-base preparation; edge insulation matters in cold climates.
Frost heaveGood with a frost-protected design (insulated, thickened edges or below-frost footings).
DrainageGood — the slab is graded and paired with a floor drain; sub-slab drainage is prepared.
Build difficultyProfessional

A concrete slab is the base for the archive’s largest, glazed and multi-zone profiles: solid, level and drainable, doubling as the finished floor. In a cold climate it must be frost-protected and insulated below to avoid a cold floor.

Profiles using a concrete slab

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SA-CA-041 · Reference Configuration

Traditional Log Sauna

  • Traditional
  • 5–6 people
  • Wood-burning
  • Stacked pine logs
  • Wood-burning, high stone capacity
  • Solid stacked log walls
  • 11 × 9 ft reference footprint
  • Professional log build
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SA-CA-046 · Design Profile

Lakeside Glass Sauna

  • Luxury
  • 5–6 people
  • Electric
  • Cedar with tempered glass
  • ≈10–12 kW electric heater class
  • Full lake-facing glass wall
  • Covered deck + outdoor shower
  • Professional build
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SA-CA-056 · Reference Configuration

Luxury Lakehouse Sauna

  • Luxury
  • 5–6 people
  • Electric or wood-burning
  • Cedar and tempered glass
  • Dual-ready 10–12 kW class
  • Panoramic lake-facing hot room
  • Changing room + shower + deck
  • 17 × 9 ft, professional build
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SA-CA-060 · Design Profile

Luxury Glass Pavilion Sauna

  • Luxury
  • 5–6 people
  • Electric
  • Cedar with tempered glass
  • ≈10–12 kW electric heater class
  • Two glazed elevations, flat roof
  • 13 × 8.5 ft footprint
  • Professional build
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SA-CA-030 · Reference Configuration

Luxury Cube Sauna Suite

  • Luxury
  • 5–6 people
  • Electric or wood-burning
  • Charred thermowood
  • Dual-ready 9–12 kW class
  • Hot room + changing room + shower
  • Charred thermowood skin
  • 14 × 8 ft, professional build
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