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Is Installing a Sauna a DIY Project?
What you need to know before you take up your rubber mallet
Published: 11/11/2011 04:45 PM
As residential saunas grow in popularity in the United States, manufacturers are making their assembly easier for the average homeowner. People may love the idea of a sauna in their home but aren’t necessarily confident about building one. Today, saunas are largely pre-assembled and shipped in as few pieces as possible to minimize complications for the homeowner. But is it really a Do-It-Yourself project?
Manufacturers ship their sauna kits on one pallet and include partially assembled parts for your convenience. Although build time varies from model to model, two adults should be able to assemble a sauna in a day or less.  
Tool Bag The tools you’ll need will vary greatly according to the sauna you purchase. Infrared saunas are generally very easy to assemble and require no more than a screw driver or hex head wrench. Traditional saunas require a bit more time and care, and in our experience, you’ll likely need the following:
  • Carpenter's square
  • Tape measure
  • Power drill
  • Hammer
  • Level
  • Rubber mallet
 
Tips from SaunaSupplyWorld:
  • Read the entire manual before beginning the installation. Also, some manufacturers include an installation DVD with purchase or have one available on their website
  • Better to be safe than sorry. Many manufacturers will not honor a warranty if the product was installed incorrectly by the homeowner 
  • An extra pair of capable hands can cut the build time in half
  • Soft woods are used in saunas because they stay cool to the touch and expand and contract with the temperature fluctuations without cracking. When installing your sauna, wear soft shoes or work in socks to avoid damaging the wood
 
So, is installing a sauna a Do-It-Yourself project? It depends. If you're quite the handyman/woman, it's definitely doable and installing it yourself can save you money. Putting together your sauna can be satisfying and money-saving, but hiring a contractor may save you some frustration and allow you to sit back and relax during installation. There are advantages to both options and which one you choose will depend on your building skills and the time you're willing to put into the installation. Regardless of your choice, you'll have a sauna you can enjoy year round whether you build it yourself or not.

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stanley wright 16 months ago
do i need a fork lift when sauna arives
Reply: SaunaSupplyWorld 16 months ago
Hi Stanley, when your sauna arrives there will be four boxes on the pallet. You should not need a fork lift to move it, though we do recommend two able adults carry the boxes from point A to point B. We also recommend at least two adults for installation. If you have any further questions or would like more information about the different saunas we offer, please feel free to contact us for immediate assistance.
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