DIY Outdoor Sauna Build

[@N14158TL]

Great video. Ready to start mine. A follow up with cost break down and maybe lessons learned during the build would be awesome..

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Thanks for the idea, sorry for the delay. Cost breakdown video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvEf2hspKicp5I

[@MaxamillianStudio]

What were your estimated costs and what changes would you make if you did it again?

[@zactastic4life]

any update?

[@limitlessends]

@@zactastic4life guess he's keeping that close to the vest

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Sorry for the delay. Cost breakdown video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvEf2hspKicp5I

[@jonathanh8174]

I love how the design includes the windows. I’ve only ever used saunas inside of larger structures (like at the gym) so never really considered the design of a standalone sauna. Looks great!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Thanks! We’ve really enjoyed having the window, it’s nice to have a place to gaze as you sit there.

[@kevinstretch3165]

Hey Chase, just wanted to pop in and say thank you for posting this. I built my sauna shortly after you posted this video and used your layout with a couple minor differences. We have it set up on our property facing the mountains, we use it frequently and couldn't be happier. Cheers man.

[@justinhall7470]

Hey Kevin, Could you share some photos of your Sauna and/or rough plans? I'd like to see what you did differently! Thanks!

[@Gregdescargar]

Cool, looks great! it’s basically a Home Depot shed with some nice extras!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Pretty much!

[@user-kq3zj2ex9u]

Have been debating buying vs building for some time, in the end, the building just makes it fit better with the garden and what I want. Your explanation on the floor and the teeny gaps finally solved that riddle for me, thank you!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-kq3zj2ex9u]

@@ChaseChristopher1 saves tiling!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

@@user-kq3zj2ex9u for sure! Which is something I haven’t learned how to do yet… convenient!

[@juniorjunior2499]

What was thw cost to build

[@user-kq3zj2ex9u]

@@juniorjunior2499 I'm UK based so everything is in £. Just starting so full costs are not there yet. Base and frame is about £300 including some insulation. Biggest cost I will probably see is the internal cladding and the heater. I'm hoping to keep the cost to just under £900

[@scottengh1175]

Very well organized and presented material. Concise and informative. Got more out of it than watching 10 other longer videos!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Awesome, thank you!

[@davidbrahosky3929]

Thanks I was looking at how to get started and this helped a lot

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Good to hear!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Thanks for watching! Follow me over on Instagram to keep in touch at instagram.com/chase.t.c/?hl=en Have any questions or thoughts about this build? Fire away!

[@TomWirtanen]

How much did it cost to build?

[@Injess]

Post a video of the build process! Nice job love the look

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Thank you!

[@viniciuscampos673]

Beautiful sauna, nice work. Improvements, the heater should be at the side where the ceiling is lower and the benches on the opposite side as the heat moves to the higher areas, this to avoid heat pockets away from the seats. Also, inlet vents low on the same wall the heater is installed and outlet high on the opposite wall, to create the air flow carrying the hot air along the sauna. Possibly you don't have issues because is a small sauna.

[@jetttskiman]

Bravo! Came looking for some comments about vents. I've been researching building one and vents are pretty important for heat flow and especially drying the sauna out after use to prevent mold.

[@hpchard]

Thanks very much for this video. I'm wondering about ventilation. You noted small spaces between floor boards to allow air in from below. Did you incorporate any outward venting at ceiling? I note, for example, that the instructions for sauna room construction in the Harvia heater manuals call for "3 mm vent gap" between ceiling and wall. Just wondering what you have done. Really like your design.

[@cftether]

So glad you called it a "sow-na" and not a "saw-na". Brings back memories of living in the U.P., getting hot and sweaty in the "sow-na" and jumping into lake superior

[@ChaseChristopher1]

I can’t help it, though people act confused when I say it that way!

[@cameronlatulippe7004]

Eh it’s a little holier than though for my taste 😅😜

[@louissavoy4832]

Very nice. I think this may be my next project...after the patio....which comes after the new shed. Screw it. The sauna comes first.

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Patios don’t help you sleep at night. Good choice.

[@knottage]

Yep, the sauna will help with the other projects

[@Ounouh]

I really like the design and it looks amazing. However, I would personally swap the place of the bench and the stove. You want to sit on the side where the roof is highest, because that's where heat will pack in as warm air raises to the top. It's ok to have the light bringing window behind you. ~Greetings from Finland.

[@stefaniekuhlman6457]

But you see how then the door & benches would not play well together. You'd open the door and bench right there. Or you'd need to compromise the length of the bench....all for a little more hotness. This design is fine

[@seanc5718]

@@stefaniekuhlman6457 "fine" but could would've been better with the above suggested improvements.

[@zachmorgan5551]

Just joined a gym that has a sauna with the same steam unit and I came back to this video to learn more about it! I am excited to try it out but wondered if you wear your Garmin Fenix 7 pro in the sauna, and if so have you experienced any issues? I have the same Garmin and would like to not break it haha. Thanks!

[@adewalt9724]

Amazing. Great job!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Thanks a lot!

[@mironruina7778]

I hope you left a gap between the cider siding and the aluminum barrier for the water to slide down the wall

[@EdwardWhiteside-b9p]

Great job lad and very helpful thanks

[@jakef2518]

Wow turned out beautiful! Some saunas can be an eye sore but this is more like an art piece in the yard!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Thank you!

[@jessethomas2042]

Great sauna video! Best I've seen,thanks

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Wow, thanks!

[@JustinBratton-z9w]

Well done , at the end of our summer here in Vic Australia time to get started cheers.

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Thanks! Have fun👍

[@derekge5794]

Really nice! Definitely interested how much to build.

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Cost breakdown video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvEf2hspKicp5I

[@FloatingCityComics]

Very cool!

[@wcswood]

Nice build!

[@Obtuse94]

I love this so much. Thinking of maybe doing a similar project, totally curious if you ended up seeing any thoughts on using things like pressure treated or the rockwool and them steaming/offgassing into the sauna when using it? I know you have the cedar inside and all. Again, looks amazing.

[@marchauwaert6466]

As a rule, nothing that can offgass dangerous chemicals are alowed inside the sauna. So no treated lumber, plastics or anything like that. Rockwool is actually the inulation many people pick, its safe behind an aluminium foil vapor barrier. The only exception, is the floor. If your sauna is well designed, the floor will always be cold enough to have basically no offgassing.

[@craigdifford]

The sauna looks great. What kind of plug did you have to use to power the oven and the lights?

[@alchamone8133]

Nice job I’m going to build one I’ve not got a colour matching dog though

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Awesome! I think it’s a sign that you should get one 😉

[@norfolkflyingboyz2404]

Beautiful simple classic design will not date. thank you 😍

[@ParkerThwips]

Damn. This is rad dude. Congrats

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Thanks!

[@kl3664]

So cool! Do you remember the all in costs approximately? I'd imagine build time was about 80 man hours?

[@robsmithmusic777]

Have you ever thought about getting into the business? Looks solid!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

We were thinking about it but haven't commited at all yet.

[@wcswood]

@@ChaseChristopher1 Just build cool stuff for yourself and your loved ones. Clients take all the fun out of it.

[@hellopixel8203]

Beautiful sauna man! Truly inspring...thinking about using your design for our home build :)

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Thanks!

[@Ibad-n-rib-palalyapahahab-559]

Do you have a problem with mold? Is there anything we should do to account for mold

[@Fynmarr]

Been researching these and it just popped into my feed, was happy to see you doing it. Love your content, keep it up!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Fynmarr]

@@ChaseChristopher1 No, thank you. Such a chill vibe. Do you know about how much the materiel cost for this build was, not including the heater or windows?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

@@Fynmarr it was quite expensive due to the cedar, even though it isn’t the highest grade. I think it was around $7k.

[@Fynmarr]

@@ChaseChristopher1 Sorry to keep asking questions, but would you mind updating the description or posting here what kind of vapor barrier you used? I'm seeing a lot of them that just can't hold up to 200 degree Fahrenheit temps despite advertising that. Thanks!

[@Jgarcia2320]

I love how you explained you got energy pulsing through your veins and immediately cut to a scene of you relaxing in the sauna, oh wait, I mean the action shot of you pour water rather than sitting still. 😂😂😂

[@jctraveladventures484]

Great video! Thank you for sharing! Just wondering, what kind of mesh did you use for under the Cedar floor?

[@MrMemnoch944]

Beautiful, just wondering,what was the cost of the project?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Cost breakdown video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvEf2hspKicp5I

[@stevene2812]

Chase...do you have plans you can share for this? Its amazing

[@ChaseChristopher1]

roadtoridge.com/diycamperbuilds/p/custom-diy-sauna-drawings

[@CARLITOZZZZZZ]

How hot does it get? Can it get to like 170 degrees , like the gym?? Great video

[@GreenBuildingNetwork]

this was a really nice video! perfect amount of info, details, etc

[@BrittanyKlach]

I’ve watched this video a million times already haha. Getting ready to build out something similar. Can you tell me what the roof is made up of?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Haha right on! The roof is standing seam metal roofing. I think it looks great👍

[@KPNJ3470]

What is the angle of the roof line ? Were you at all worried about moisture collecting and running down the barriers behind the siding? Is the gap in the flooring enough for intake ventilation ?

[@misssolanasan]

Looks great! Thanks for making video sharing. Love how it’s mobile but not on wheels. How much did you end up spending on materials in the end?

[@sergiyrudenko905]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. I'm building a Sauna and I'm learning a lot from your experience. What is the maximum temperature you can get in a sauna of this size and this type of insulation?

[@MaryHuaxisauna]

How nice of this sauna house

[@jrraven3230]

Happy belated birthday Christopher Allen Jones😘😇

[@Stephen-td7cv]

forgive me if you've answered, Can you explain the flooring, is there insulation and plywood under the gapped floor boards? thanks great sauna!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

I did not insulate or do any underlayment under the cedar floor boards. I put a bug net to prevent bugs from entering, but I wanted to maintain the drain abilities and ventilation through the gaps.

[@Stephen-td7cv]

@@ChaseChristopher1 sweet, thanks!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

@@Stephen-td7cv no problem!

[@Stephen-td7cv]

Would you be able to link the type of screen you used under the deck? All I’m finding is screen door type products. Thanks!

[@jonekorpi]

Beautiful work. Just found your channel, we have a lot in common. Also appreciate the pronounciation. Greetings from Finland, the home of the sauna!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Thank you! Right on👍 I hope to make my first trip to Finland/Norway in the coming year. I can’t wait to tour some saunas over there!

[@jonekorpi]

@@ChaseChristopher1 great! Let me know if you want a buddy up north, I’d be happy to show you around.

[@Poppy-xp8fr]

Well done Chase!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Thank you!

[@JaykUS354]

Did you do furring strips on the inside that you mounted your cedar T&G boards to? Or did you tack the boards up right against the foil thermal barrier into your studs??

[@poohbaby-jr5kg]

I'm starting a build right now and I hope to make it as close to yours as I can. One thing I noticed is you didn't mention intake and output ventilation and also, why is it shorter on the seat side and taller on the heater side? That seemed pretty strange to me

[@pierre-oliviertremblay6058]

Looks awesome! Do you have any problem with the floor non-insulated? Is it hard to keep it warm ?

[@j2B397]

Do you have a step by step video or descriptions of all the materials etc.

[@michaeldibb]

It looks awesome. Does it cost a lot to run it? The heater looks like the 8KW model, where I am in the UK that would work out to be about $3 an hour assuming the heater was on for an hour constantly.

[@pdub6453]

Reminds me of the days when I lived in Finland. And yes, it is sow-na”!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

🤙

[@mariojaime8140]

great description, thank you

[@ChaseChristopher1]

You are welcome!

[@jettwa_9820]

Hey, this is an awesome build. Im highly considering building one as well, but I was wondering, around how much did this cost you?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Cost breakdown video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvEf2hspKicp5I

[@therotaryrocket]

Thanks for sharing looks awesome!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Thanks!

[@Bigred_Scalper]

Why did you use insulation? Companies like redwood outdoors do not appear to use insulation or anything. Just stackable wood.

[@ChaseChristopher1]

@@Bigred_Scalper they are selling a much different product than this. With insulation the heat will build quicker and stay longer. This structure will also probably last 50+ years vs those seem like they wouldn’t.

[@sebastiangomez3730]

What was the cost?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Cost breakdown video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvEf2hspKicp5I

[@cindygraham2349]

What type of mesh is used on the bottom to keep the bugs out?

[@8ouncefranksteak]

Very cool build!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Thanks!

[@r.kenobi3920]

Great job Chase! How’s the Subaru holding up? I bought an Outback, in part, because of your video explaining why you purchased yours. Loving it so far.

[@TimGreg]

awesome sauna. unfortunately cedar isnt a great sauna wood, and the peak of the slope should be on the seating side of the sauna so that you can sit higher in the loyly pocket.

[@stefaniekuhlman6457]

But the seats would've been on same side of door in your plan, and you can see the problems that would pose

[@toddsprenger9526]

Great to see you back! I haven't watched this yet but I have no doubt it's "thumbs-up" worthy.

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Thanks for the support!

[@Matthewg12-z4v]

What is the name of that external board used ? Based here in the UK and looking to build and never heard of it before !

[@EGNW1]

Nice build.

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Thanks!

[@Cali_Girl1]

What is the temperature range does that rock heater?

[@brianrenner]

Why did you go with this style instead of infrared? What temp can this get up to?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Infrared is a far different feel, and handy the same thing. Steam does it for me and is the traditional way I grew up using saunas. This one usually is in the 150-160 range when I’m using it.

[@SaraKellyhiphope]

How does it get? Can you put the inside with polyurethane or epoxy?

[@iChefTheImpossible]

Wish I could make one too

[@ChaseChristopher1]

@@iChefTheImpossible you can! I’ll have designs available soon for sale.

[@iChefTheImpossible]

@@ChaseChristopher1 it may be above my skill level. Amazing work though!

[@ilyamuromec2867]

What are the dimension of the sauna, specifically height at low and high levels

[@ChrisWilhelmaddafewcharacters]

I don't think I heard a word you said, I was distracted by that pup. Watched the whole video, too.

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Understandable! She’s the star around here.

[@wallyg9512]

What is your max temperature with the electric heater?

[@ExplorinNature]

What did you use in the corners to hide your seams ?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

@@ExplorinNature cedar cut into a triangle shape

[@ExplorinNature]

@ it looks awesome! Did you put any vents inside ? Or was the spaced open floor enough ?

[@light7814]

Dear Friend, I would greatly appreciate if you let me know how much approximately material did you use on this sauna? I mean how many cedar boards, 2x4 …. I am not professional, but handyman, I think I can fallow your direction on video

[@JOHND-jt9wp]

Is the sauna 110 AC? How big was room 6 x 10 ?

[@ABQfitness]

How much did it cost to build?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Cost breakdown video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvEf2hspKicp5I

[@aaronmannofficial]

Thanks for the video! Would love to know projected costs. I know this fluctuates with market but would love to estimate. 🎉

[@ChaseChristopher1]

You asked for it, here it is! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvEf2hspKicp5I

[@AudienceforOne]

How hot does it get max?

[@hyperanimations2194]

I'm in the process of building a sauna. What are your thoughts about ventilation and having a floor drain?

[@maxhofaker5504]

Hi,ventilation is must if you are building sauna . ventilation is little different if you are building sauna with electrical heater or wooden heater. I have floor drain in shower side but not in sauna. If you have good enough ventilation sauna will dry fast after use.

[@maxhofaker5504]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKGvenh8etZql68

[@scrambaba]

How many people fit in it comfortably?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

4 people can easily fit. More if you’d like

[@joeyschmidt7546]

i need to build one. do these also help with weight loss or fat loss at all? or health benefits? im seeing mixed reviews about the physical health benefits. theres also infared sauna blankets idk if those work good or not.

[@DaddyBLUE90S]

No they don’t help with weight loss that’s a common myth. They do help with muscle recovery tho.

[@AshleyGanovsky]

How long did it take to build

[@lynnef3297]

Very nice!! 😁👍

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Thanks!

[@bridgetdoms]

How much did it cost?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Cost breakdown video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvEf2hspKicp5I

[@Cali_Girl1]

How do you prevent mold from developing?

[@poohbaby-jr5kg]

Ventilation high and low and an air gap between the foil barrier and the wood cladding of the interior. Foil Barrier should be well sealed at the seams. Floor drain. That's it

[@poohbaby-jr5kg]

Also Rockwool insulation not fiberglass or anything else

[@michaelmclean7213]

What was the cost all up?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

New video is up with the cost breakdown! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvEf2hspKicp5I

[@BernieLeahy]

Great job on the sauna Chase….

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Thanks!

[@aaronnewberry]

Would love to see the cost of the build :)

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Cost breakdown video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvEf2hspKicp5I

[@carolineaddington5394]

Needs proper ventilation - an air intake at ground level near the kiuas and an air exit at a higher level.

[@dertycoon]

Nice. Total building cost?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Cost breakdown video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvEf2hspKicp5I

[@blackhouse7646]

Got the blue prints?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

No, but I might make some. How much would they be worth in your opinion?

[@PTColin]

@@ChaseChristopher1$100 I’d buy them

[@luke7507]

How is cost not mentioned.

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Cost breakdown video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvEf2hspKicp5I

[@Rihax]

Is it common in the US to wear clothes in a Sauna? Quite strange to see for me as a European/German, haha… Great video as always Chase, keep up the good work! Kind regards

[@ChaseChristopher1]

It is fairly common. Growing up it was not a thing, but since moving it tends to just make things easier and people are certainly more comfortable that way. Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@redwhite_040]

what do you mean strange? Here in the Netherlands you have a lot of "bath clothing" days. Just visit at the day you feel most comfortable.

[@amckinney14]

How hot does your sauna get?

[@jaydenpaul6913]

Cost of the build?

[@bheser4842]

Biggest expense will be ~2.5k in T&G cedar at those dimensions.

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Cost breakdown video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvEf2hspKicp5I

[@esgee3829]

i like that he tries to provide the suomi pronunciation

[@ChaseChristopher1]

That’s how learned it growing up, but now I go back and forth to avoid the “what did you say” response that sow-na seems to always cause😂

[@esgee3829]

@@ChaseChristopher1 some mericans need to get a out a bit more!

[@yasmintilesova1224]

How much does it cost

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Cost breakdown video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvEf2hspKicp5I