Reference guides
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A reference library on planning, sizing, building and maintaining cold-climate outdoor saunas — how to read profiles, size heaters, choose foundations and plan for the cold. The catalogue, not the guides, remains the heart of the archive.
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Winterising an Outdoor Sauna
Winter is when an outdoor sauna earns its keep — and when it needs the most care. This guide covers pre-winter preparation, keeping it usable through the season, and safe cold-weather practice. Read guide → -
Choosing a Sauna Layout for Your Site
A sauna that fits your site gets used; one that fights it does not. This guide walks through reading your lot and choosing a layout and orientation that suit access, privacy, cooling, sun, wind and services. Read guide → -
Sauna Safety and Etiquette
Sauna bathing is safe and restorative for most people when approached sensibly. This guide covers the practical safety basics and the simple etiquette that keeps a shared sauna comfortable for everyone. Read guide → -
Understanding Sauna Temperature and Humidity
A sauna is not defined by temperature alone. This guide explains how heat and humidity interact, how löyly transforms the room, and why the balance between the two — not a single dial reading — decides how a sauna feels. Read guide → -
Barrel vs Cabin — Choosing Your Sauna Type
Barrel and cabin are the two archetypes most buyers weigh against each other. This guide compares them across warm-up, efficiency, capacity, layout, build and cold-climate performance so you can choose with confidence. Read guide → -
Planning a Changing Room and Cooling Space
The hot room is only part of a good sauna. This guide covers the changing room, covered deck, shower and plunge that complete the ritual, and how to plan them for a cold climate. Read guide → -
Sauna Glazing and Windows Explained
Glazing brings light and a view but costs efficiency. This guide explains how much to glaze, where to place windows, which glass to specify, and how to manage condensation and privacy. Read guide → -
Outdoor Sauna Roof Types Compared
The roof is a structural and thermal decision, not just a look. This guide compares the five roof forms in the archive by snow handling, build difficulty, ceiling volume and suitability. Read guide → -
Getting Insulation and the Vapour Barrier Right
Insulation gets the credit, but the vapour barrier is what saves the wall. This guide covers the cold-climate envelope layer by layer and the sealing details that prevent hidden moisture damage. Read guide → -
Interior Wood — Cladding, Lining and Benches
A material perfect for cladding can be wrong for a bench. This guide matches sauna timbers to their three roles — exterior, lining and benches — and explains why resin, heat and moisture decide the fit. Read guide →