How do you work out the cost of a sauna?

How do you work out the cost of a sauna?

To make a purchase that suits your needs, it is a good idea to find out about the elements that influence its cost. You can opt for a simple but well-built sauna or for a bespoke one that reflects your own wishes.

But how can we obtain a fair price/quality ratio?

The size of a sauna

The choice of dimensions must take into account the number of people who will use it. As the size increases, so does the power of the heater and the amount of wood used, so it influences the cost of a sauna. On the other hand, electricity consumption will be the same whether it is used by one person or several. Even so, in the wish to save money, we recommend that you do not choose a sauna that is too small, because you may not be able to fit in 2 bench levels allowing you to move from a lower temperature to a higher one. In a sauna you need enough personal space to truly relax.

The type and quality of the wood

You might be pleased when you get a good price for a sauna without also thinking about quality. Take into account the thickness of the wood and where it comes from, and make sure it has a high degree of drying and treatment.

Which type of wood do you prefer?

The design of the sauna

The degree of complexity of the interior fittings influences the cost of the sauna. Fittings that involve special cut-outs, combinations of textures and types of wood will result in a more expensive sauna. It all depends on how you want to personalise your sauna. If you are a fan of the classic style, you can opt for simpler fittings.

The sauna heater

The most common are electric or combi stoves, and to choose the right heater you need to take into account the area and the siting of the sauna. For example, a wood-burning stove is more suitable where you have access to wood, but you need to bear in mind that a chimney will be needed, as will a larger sauna in order to have sufficient safety clearance. It is not only the type of stove that influences the price of the sauna but also its design.

The glass façade

This gives the sauna a striking look but, besides its own price, it leads to the stove being oversized because of the greater heat loss, thus resulting in an additional cost.

The insulation of the sauna

This aspect is extremely important if we do not want heat loss. If you opt for superior-quality insulation, the sauna will heat up faster and the stove will not be as heavily loaded because the desired temperature will be maintained for a much longer period. There are several types of insulation. If you want ecological insulation of wood fibre or cellulose, you should know that it costs more.

Sauna accessories

Ambient lighting, walls of Himalayan salt or natural stone are just a few of the options you can choose for your sauna. With their help you will make the sauna your favourite place in the house. Every indulgence is reflected in the cost, but you deserve to give yourself this pleasure from time to time.