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Home Saunas
Nothing says luxury like having a personal home sauna in your bathroom. Home saunas are a great way to relieve stress and relax after a long day. Saunas have many health benefits and there are many styles available. Some of the extra amenities offered in todays saunas are am/fm radio, mp3 players, cd players, televisions, DVD players, aromatherapy oils and towel warmers. How do you choose the right sauna for you? First, you have to choose the type of sauna that you want. There are 2 types of saunas: traditional and infrared. Traditional or Finnish saunas use steam created by pouring water on hot stones. Some of the benefits of traditional saunas are that you can control the heat, steam and humidity. Infrared saunas heat the body instead of the air. Some of the advantages of infrared saunas are: no mildew, heats up faster, and they operate at lower temperatures. Determining which type is best is a matter of personal opinion and comfort. Do you prefer steam or dry heat? Next, you have to decide how many people will be using the sauna and how much space you have in your bathroom. They very in size from 1 person units to entire rooms. The most popular units usually seat 4-6 people. Other design factors are bench layouts, door locations, shape and heater locations. The best height for a sauna is 7 feet. This reduces warm-up time and keeps heat from rising to the unused space above the room. Some of the different styles of units are: Pre-built freestanding units in a variety of styles and shapes Custom-made are made according you your specifications. These are ideal for new construction or remodels Portable used when and space is limited and are easy to move Outdoor these are pre-built and come with a roof The heater is usually placed in a corner of the room. Heating time varies depending on what type of unit you are using. Traditional saunas usually reach temperatures of 140 190 degrees with warm-up times of 30 60 minutes. Infrared saunas reach 110 130 degrees with warm-up times of 20 30 minutes. Types of heat used are electricity, wood, gas and infrared heat. There are many health benefits to using saunas such as: Better circulation Soothes and relieves tired muscles Detoxifies the body Better skin Relieves stress and aides in relaxation You can buy a 2 person sauna for as little as $795. The cost of your sauna depends on the type and the options that you choose. With all of the benefits of having your own personal home sauna, can you really put a value on that?
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