How to set up a sauna on your terrace

Your longing for rest and relaxation has led you to the idea of getting a sauna. The world’s tallest buildings have this kind of private wellness area. So if you also have a spacious terrace, nothing stands in the way of your home wellness. The visualisation and construction are best left to professionals, but you can create an initial sketch yourself at home.

What kind of sauna do you have in mind?

There is a wide range of saunas that will create a relaxing atmosphere for you. A sauna offers health benefits and strengthens the immune system. It supports the recovery of muscles and joints and improves your mood. In a heated sauna you will feel safe and comfortable.

Finnish sauna

This is the classic type, with air temperatures of up to 100 degrees Celsius. It just needs to be heated up. It is characterised by high operating temperatures of around 90 to 110 °C and very dry air. However, such an environment does not suit everyone, and for people with cardiovascular problems it is downright dangerous.

Biosauna

Here the air humidity is higher and the temperature lower, which suits most people better. On the other hand, if you are being treated for heart rhythm disorders or have a fever, the biosauna, like all other types of sauna, is unfortunately off limits for you.

The rules for using a biosauna are essentially the same as for a Finnish sauna. The recommended session length is around 10 to 15 minutes, but it is better to go by how you feel. In most cases, however, you can stay in it longer. Always listen to your body, and if you do not feel well, leave the sauna.

Infrared sauna

It produces beneficial infrared rays, so it can be used straight away. An infrared sauna is a special type of sauna in which the air is not heated; instead, infrared rays penetrate your body, which is warmed directly by their effect.

Infrared rays are natural, invisible thermal radiation produced in nature by the sun.

The temperature in an infrared sauna is around 45 to 60 °C. The air humidity matches the natural humidity of the room where the infrared sauna is located. Unlike a Finnish sauna, an infrared sauna does not need ventilation, because no excess moisture is produced in it.

Swim spa

This is a combination of a hot tub and a pool with a counter-current, in which you can swim. It is literally an endless pool for both recreational and competitive swimmers. The adjustable, powerful counter-current offers both relaxing and demanding training modes. The hot tub with a high-quality shell provides six ergonomic seating positions and 40 jets. As well as a relaxing hydromassage, it also offers LED lighting with a selectable colour tone to match your mood exactly, including three illuminated fountains, a waterfall and a built-in audio system with a subwoofer.

What you must not forget

• a Finnish sauna also needs a cooling area, so do not forget it. A shower or a plunge pool is enough.
• A relaxation room, which you should use after every session to rest and give your body time to recover.
• Think carefully about which wellness features you really want and will use often

Always leave the construction of your wellness area to specialists. They have experience from previous projects and know modern technologies, trends and options. The best choice is a company that can handle the entire design and construction of a bespoke wellness area. It will provide warranty and post-warranty service and combine the advantages of the individual technologies into a tasteful and perfectly functional whole. It has only one drawback: it cannot help you if a co-owner does not take care of things.