Springs Sauna Company

Framing of walls and ceiling shall be of dry Doug Fir, construction grade no. 1 or 2, 16" o/c. use pressure treated plates against concrete. If metal studs make sure inside corners have solids studs - do not lap sheeting behind wall stud if the sauna walls happens to be a perpendicular wall as is custom. Provide full solid corners. It is preferable to drope the ceiling with a ledger around the room perimeter versus attaching the ceiling joists to the side of the studs to save on materials.

Ceiling shall be 7'-0" from finished floor to finished ceiling. Dropped ceiling joists at 16" o/c. If the room is large or several bench levels are called for, or custom lighting that runs over the door is chosen, room can be 7'-6" tall. 7'-6" tall room requires at the very least 3 levels of benches, but if there is adequate room 4 levels is better.

Door shall be roughed in at 26" x 82" and must open out if standard wooden door. All-glass door requires a rough opening of 27-1/2" x 83" (from finished floor).

Insulation of walls and ceiling shall be of min. R-11 (pref. foil faced) fiberglass batts We recommend R-13 or better in the walls and R-30 or better in the ceiling.

Drywall shall be 5/8" Type-X (Only if req'd by local building code - Req's also additional furring strips over drywall)

Added Vapor Barrier shall be Type-C construction foil over insulation or drywall -- walls and ceiling. Tape all seams, into all openings, and around all boxes using Foil HVAC tape.

Flooring shall be of hard surfaced, waterproof type -- concrete, ceramic tile, slate, marble, or epoxy.

Floor drain is recommended for new construction and is essential for commercial and public Saunas. Slope floor 1/4" to a foot or 1/8" to a foot if the room is to be accessible.

Rough-in for Sauna controls, heater, room light shall be as per wiring diagram (provided with control box or in heater box / supplied by Springs Sauna Company on case by case bases).

Hookup of controls, heater, and light shall be as per Finlandia wiring diagram. COPPER WIRE ONLY. Aluminum wire voids heater warranty.

Walls and ceiling shall be 1"x4" select, certified, kiln-dried (moisture content not exceeding 11%) T&G, v-joint, clear 1"x4" Western Red Cedar, clear 1"x4" Alaskan Yellow Cedar, or clear 1"x4" V.G. Western Hemlock. All boards shall be blind nailed with 5p galvanized, hot dipped nails, or power stapled with galvanized staples (Highly recommended).

The following specs shall include and match one of the three woods listed above:

Benches shall be clear S4S kiln-dried 2"x2" tops with 1/2" spacing and 2"x4" facing; glued and fastened with exposed nails countersunk. bench tops shall be fastened from bottom to eliminate exposed metal.
Door shall be FGD 2'0"x6'8" of vertical grain Doug Fir rails and clear hermetically sealed, double glass, tempered (16"x60") with casing, jamb, and threshold of Hemlock (optional - not necessary).
Door hardware shall be (3) 4"x4" butt hinges, Ives ball catch MP347B3, (2) wooden pulls
Vent shall be (2) 4"x10" louvered V10 for upper wall placement and lower wall placement. RO 3-3/4"x9-3/4"
Removable flooring shall be Super Dek interlocking 12" squares - sanitary, non-skid surface in terra cotta color - over walking area of base floor
Light shall be wall mounted, vapor proof Progress P5511, satin finish cast aluminum, rated for 75 watts
Sauna heater shall be HARVIA/FINLANDIA model ... as per cubic footage and voltage requirements
Heater fence shall be of 2"x2" or 2"x4" and shall be placed min. distance away from Sauna heater .
Temperature controls/Contactor
Accessories listed in accessory section of the site
Stones shall be peridotite, heat testes, igneous type from Finland
Precut and Prefab Saunas shall be as per specifications on FPC and FPF pages

Warranty shall be 1-year on room materials and workmanship (1-year on installation if installed by Springs Sauna Company), and a full 1-year & limited 5-year warranty on Sauna heaters when installed according to Finlandia specifications and wiring information

Maintenance
Finlandia Sauna heaters and room require minimum care and maintenance. basic household methods, including cleaning of Sauna room floor with a product such as Pine Sol, and occasional scrubbing of benches with mild soap, is necessary for sanitary and odor free atmosphere. When wood becomes dark or stained from perspiration, a light sanding will help restore its beautiful appearance. Do not use sealers, paints, or varnish on interior wood, as toxic vapors could be dangerous in the high temperatures of a Sauna. Over time the rocks will settle and expose the tops of the heating elements. Depending on level of use pull all the rocks out of the heater and reset in a manner that staggers the stones allowing plenty of air flow through the heater. Rocks will last anywhere from 1-year in a heavy duty commercial use to 15-years is sporadic residential use.

FINLANDIA AND SPRINGS SAUNA COMPANY ARE THE ONLY SAUNA COMPANIES IN THE U.S. WHO OFFER A CHOICE OF WORLD'S BEST SAUNA WOODS:

100% clear Western Red Cedar, clear Alaskan Yellow Cedar, and clear vertical grain Western Hemlock (all are 1"x4" - 3/4" thick).

The best known and most widely used of the West Coast Cedars is the Western Red Cedar. It has the most beautiful color variation, has a refreshing aroma, and is dry rot resistant. Because it is the softest wood, it is least hot to sit on or lean against. Western Red Cedar is also the least expensive wood choice because it is sustainably harvested and grown.

Alaskan Yellow Cedar is an exclusive white Cedar with a pungent aroma. It feels almost silky to the touch, and has a beautiful appearance.

Clear Western Hemlock is an excellent wood for people who have wood allergies - it has no aroma and no resin.

Springs Sauna Company does not use inexpensive woods such as think knotty spruce which has a tendency to cup, shrink, warp, and crack; (and some knots come loose when the pitch and resin around them dries in the high heat of a Sauna). Many European Saunas, however, are built from knotty spruce as it has been the available wood for centuries. Knotty spruce can not be used for benches as it gets too hot, and the knots and pitch can burn the bather; so African Abachi is imported for the benches. Abachi is a clear wood and it is comfortable for sitting; but it has a peculiar, unpleasant odor. Springs Sauna Company uses only clear Western softwoods with the proper matching softwood for benches.