Key questions to ask when getting a home sauna

More homeowners than ever before are choosing to have a home sauna installed in their property, and who can blame them?

Saunas are the height of luxury and it has never been easier or more affordable to have one incorporated into your home or garden. Access to your own private spa experience whenever you want it is the ultimate tool for relaxation and recovery and if you have decided to have one installed you have made a fantastic decision for your body and mind.

Despite a wide range of sauna options being available for all budgets and property types, this is still a significant investment to make, and not one you want to rush into. We have compiled a list of some of the most important questions to ask yourself when considering sauna installation to make sure you choose the right option.

What size of sauna do I need?

If you are looking at purchasing either a DIY sauna kit or a pre-built sauna from a professional sauna installation company, the size of the sauna that you want, and can realistically fit, in your home is a key consideration.

From single person pods to major spa like set-ups with benches seating 6 or more people, there are an almost unlimited number of different sizes, designs and set ups to choose from.

Besides the space that you have available for a sauna to be installed in, there are a number of other factors that will go into determining sauna size including your budget, the atmosphere that you want your sauna to have, and how many people you anticipate will be using your sauna at any one time.

If you want a bigger sized sauna but are worried about the space it will take up in your home, or the impact on property valued of replacing a bathroom with a sauna, why not consider putting it in the garden?

There are many different shed like sauna options available that look fantastic, and venturing into the garden for your sauna session will give you a chance to really get away from it all in a private secluded retreat.

What type of sauna do I need?

Many people don’t even realise there is more than one type of sauna, but there are actually several different home sauna options to choose from.

Finnish Style-Saunas

The most traditional sauna type comes in the form of a Finnish-style sauna, a wood clad room that is heated using an electric heater or wood stove. If you are looking for an authentic sauna experience this is the option for you.

Infrared Saunas

The new kid on the block, infrared saunas offer maximum heat penetration and muscle relaxation by sending infrared rays directly into the body of the use, rather than heating the room itself. Infrared saunas can be built from a range of materials and offer almost unlimited customisation options. If your focus is on using your sauna as a tool for sports recovery and are looking for the most energy efficient sauna on the market, consider joining the infrared sauna revolution.

Steam Rooms

Both Finnish-style and infrared saunas use dry head, with humidity levels as low as possible, often under 10%. In comparison, steam rooms offer a steamy and humid heat experience with humidity of around 90% created by a steam generator attached to the unit.

Steam has the additional effect of clearing congestion and moisturising skin, in addition to the heat therapy benefits of a sauna. Deciding between a sauna and steam room, in the end, comes down to personal preference and which type of heat you prefer.

What additional extras do I need?

Modern home saunas can be fitted with a variety of different extra features to create a personalised custom sauna bathing experience. What better way to relax than to sit back in your sauna and listen to some calming music via in-built Bluetooth speakers?

Is silence more your style? If so why not consider treating the senses with aromatherapy to compliment your meditative state?

These are just a couple of the many additional extras that you might like to have included in your home sauna set up.

Others include:

LED lighting allowing you to set the atmosphere inside the sauna depending on your mood and the sauna session you are planning.
Touch screen controls that can be used to control lighting, heat, Bluetooth speakers, and more.
Light or chronotherapy treatments

You can also customise your INCA sauna with more practical features such as the colour of the room and door, the design of the seating and the location of the air vents that deliver cool ai to circulate when required.