DIY Sauna Cost Breakdown + Lessons Learned

[@shirtz69r]

lovely looking thing - warning to DIY'rs roof pitch is the wrong way so in theory heat gets trapped in the triangle instead of heading for the bather. also feet above the stones etc.

[@christhomson5198]

Great chap - thank you for doing this!

[@sergiyrudenko905]

Thank you, Chase! I'm learning a lot from your Sauna videos. I'm building a Sauna similar to yours just a little bigger(12' by 8'). Right now I'm building a roof and a friend a professional constructor told me that I need to install roof ventilation(soffit). Do you have any ventilation on your roof?

[@CharlieRamos-j7n]

Looks great man! Thanks for making this video, I’ve been hoping to put one together myself and this was helpful

[@ChaseChristopher1]

@@CharlieRamos-j7n thanks! No problem, glad it was of use👍

[@roushrtr4816]

Dimmer switch would be an easy fix for the interior light. Good video

[@ChaseChristopher1]

@@roushrtr4816 that would be a good call. Do they sell waterproof outdoor dimmer switches?

[@wteulon]

Thanks for sharing this info. It seems most people end up spending around $10,000 to build a decent sauna.

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WestRenly]

Been contemplating making my own! Thank you for this video 🔥

[@ChaseChristopher1]

@@WestRenly you bet!

[@Poppy-xp8fr]

Well done as always!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

@@Poppy-xp8fr thanks!

[@victoriaman117]

This is awesome man! Thank you or all the advise and tips!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

@@victoriaman117 you’re very welcome!

[@nikhilsrinivasan3793]

Thanks alot 😊

[@ChaseChristopher1]

No problem 😊

[@austingardner3171]

Great video! Did you every get a chance to blueprint the sauna? If so, any chance I could find that somewhere?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Just got them finished! Here they are roadtoridge.com/diycamperbuilds/p/custom-diy-sauna-drawings

[@ChaseChristopher1]

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

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Just got them finished!

[@mariahbrunette4513]

Love!! Thanks for sharing

[@ChaseChristopher1]

@@mariahbrunette4513 you’re welcome, glad you enjoyed!

[@trevorlow3252]

My research suggests cedar is not the best option for the interior of a sauna. Did you research this or just assume it is suitable as is widely held in North America?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

@@trevorlow3252 I did research and found widely varying opinions. I personally love the look and smell of cedar so that is what I chose. Lots of options out there though!

[@trevorlow3977]

Yes it is a beautiful product. Hoping to keep the costs down is the reason for the question. Thanks for the reply. Great build, congrats.

[@RonMTube]

What are the negatives of using cedar?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

@ expensive and relatively soft.

[@erinpein3892]

Would love a blueprint if you created it already!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

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

[@sauravvroy]

Hi @Chase! This is really helpful, mate. Is there a plan or a blueprint you have in hand that I can print and use as a reference?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

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

[@bell1976]

Do you have plans?

[@ChaseChristopher1]

Making them currently. Stay tuned!

[@kimthechan]

@@ChaseChristopher1 Nice work, I'm def interested in buying plans for this sauna

[@erinpein3892]

@@ChaseChristopher1yay!

[@ChaseChristopher1]

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

[@owenwheatley9743]

I wouldn’t recommend having the sauna heater on the high side of the sauna as the hot air and löyly can get trapped and not flow properly.

[@dustine3497]

Love the info! What you say about the light is so key. Nobody wants to see a naked light in the sauna! Cover it up. If you need a budget friendly option, tent saunas like the ones from north shore sauna are great.

[@dantroutman5980]

Hey, Chase. Thank you for posting the video. I bought a set of plans for the sauna. What about the floor? It looks like it is a deck of wood boards that extends outside into the dressing area. Is this right? What kind of wood? Cedar? 2 x 4s? Is there a drain in the floor for sweat and moisture? Thank you for the clarifications . . . Keep up the good work

[@greggerow7183]

That stove/heater is what I've been looking at. What is the temperature you can get your sauna up to? I'm looking to get at least 185 - 200 degrees f.

[@lynnef3297]

🙂👍

[@2-meter]

Your build is really nice but have you considered just buying one? I just shopped around a bit and found that just over half of those 10K gets me one…?