Indoor or outdoor Finnish sauna?
When it comes to a Finnish sauna, there are no wrong choices, it all comes down to personal preferences. In the case of a sauna at home, there are many ways to customize the final design. From construction materials to shape and design, the Finnish sauna can reflect your style. personal. One of the most important choices you will make before purchasing a Finnish sauna is its location: indoors or outdoors. In this blog post, I have compiled a guide to help you make the right decision regarding the location of the sauna.
Outdoor Finnish sauna location
Outdoor Finnish saunas have some unique advantages that an indoor Finnish sauna does not have. Because they are built entirely outside, the options are limitless. Use your imagination, equip it as you like and build it to the size you want. Also, the outdoor Finnish sauna is much easier to ventilate and drain, which is why it is in the top of preferences.
A small inconvenience would be when you want to use the Finnish sauna in the cold season and you will travel the distance from its location to your home. You will also have to think about a space for the wardrobe. If the sauna is large enough, we can fit that space within its construction.
An outdoor sauna is exposed to the elements and the climate, which means you will need a high quality wood paneling and significant insulation to withstand the weather conditions.
Another aspect that must be taken into account is that the Finnish sauna located outside requires additional installation work. Most models use electricity to power their heaters. Unless you already have an external electrical outlet available - you will have to install an additional electrical line.
With an outdoor sauna, you can turn your backyard into a relaxing oasis in the middle of nature.
Indoor Finnish sauna location
If you are the type of person who prefers comfort, you will definitely choose this type of location. Having the Finnish sauna in the house you can enjoy it at any time, no matter if it is raining, windy or snowing. You will also have a water source nearby to cool your body between sessions and you won't have to worry about wardrobe space. Everything is at your fingertips.
A Finnish sauna located indoors also means reduced costs: the thermal insulation will be less expensive, you can use the existing electrical installation, the water source is at your fingertips and you can build it on smaller dimensions (we recommend minimum dimensions of 1.5 x 1.5 m) .
If you opt for this option, an important aspect to think about is the ventilation of the room. If you place the Finnish sauna in the bathroom or in the basement, you will definitely need an additional ventilation system. Otherwise, due to the humidity, problems related to wood mold may occur.
We hope that we have helped you to make the best decision regarding the location and, don't forget, the right Finnish sauna will always be the one that suits you. Both indoor and outdoor saunas can be customized according to your preferences and needs.
