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Friday, January 24, 2014

How to Design a Steam Room

How to Design a Steam Room

Steam is one of the most beneficial means of treating body pains and relieving tense muscles. You can make your own steam room, or sauna, to use at your convenience at home. While it won't be as elaborate as what you'd find at a private resort, your home steam room will be available anytime and cost much less to use. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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    Pick a location to transform into a steam room. Measure the area to figure how much wood you will need. Decide the shape of the room. Most steam rooms are square or rectangular, though some are circular. If you decide to build a room onto your home or away from your home, make sure to obtain any building permits needed before tackling the project. Contact your local government offices for this information.

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    Frame in your room and ceiling by nailing up 2-by-4-inch boards. Use cedar wood for best results because cedar is very conductive and can withstand many outdoor elements such as rain and snow without rotting. If you are converting an already standing room into a steam room, line the walls and ceiling with 3-inch-thick fiberglass. This will insulate the room, keeping the steam inside. Consider installing a vent or window if you desire to disperse steam when cleaning the room or if the room becomes too hot.

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    Line the room with another layer of cedar wood. You can use 2-by-4-inch timbers or plywood. Glue the wood to the fiberglass using wood glue. This creates a strong bond and makes nails unnecessary. Hot nails could damage the fiberglass lining. Fill any cracks around the room with clear silicone. Make sure all windows and doors close tightly so the heat in the room does not escape.

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    Use cedar wood for the seats of the room. Make a bench out of 2-by-4-inch boards, or create a small cedar cube to sit on. You can brace the bench at each end of the wall. Sand down the cedar so splinters are not a problem.

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    Make a small stove unit for heating the room. You can use a small grill that requires a hot metal wire for heat if desired. Place igneous rocks over the wire and pour water over the rocks to generate steam for the room. Generally, a 1-kilowatt stove is proper for a 45-cubic-foot room. Contact an electrician for any heating or wiring questions.

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