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Sauna & Steam Rooms = Home Relaxation

With the pressures and stress we all face in today's hectic world it is no wonder that so many people are turning to old & traditional methods to relax and unwind, including Finnish saunas and Turkish steam baths!

But what is the difference between using a sauna & a steam room?

  • The air in a sauna cabin is heated by hot, porous stones that emit a lasting heat and because the humidity in a sauna is low the cabins are usually made of softwoods such as knotless pines.
  • With steam rooms the water vapour carries the heat & the wall construction is typically acrylic, tile or marble/stone. A steam room is cooler although they often feel warmer.

Sauna

  • Dry heat
  • Max temperature is approx 194°F
  • Humidity approaches 45%
  • Flat low ceiling
  • Watertightness is not required
  • Sauna heater is inside the cabin

More on Saunas :: Sauna Range

Steam

  • Wet heat
  • Max temperature is approx 115°F
  • Humidity approaches 100%
  • Sloped ceiling is recommended
  • All inside surfaces must be sealed
  • Generator is outside the room

Steam Shower Kits :: Steam Rooms

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