Sauna Placement Guide
A sauna is a great addition to your home property, but there are a few considerations before delivery and setup. Not only will this guide focus on the best spots to place a sauna, but also covers sauna site prep, the need to follow town regulations, how to maintain performance and integrity, and ways to enhance your backyard space. Follow along to find inspiration for your backyard sauna or how to prep for your future sauna.
Location Considerations
Saunas need a stable base to ensure proper drainage and stability. These foundations range from a gravel pad to concrete, etc., which provide a smooth delivery and set-up process. Clients can prepare their own base, but Stoltzfus Structures will not be responsible for any drainage or settling issues that may occur. If you have a specific area and base in mind, contact our team, and we can explain whether this base will work for your sauna placement.
When placing a sauna, it is necessary to ensure that performance, durability, and enjoyment are not being pushed aside. The main component of the sauna is the heater, which provides the heat and steam to minimize stress and muscle aches. This heater needs to have an electrical hookup to the sauna, where you can complete the connection once your sauna is placed. The distance between the electrical outlet and the sauna is one of the most important factors to consider, so you don’t need to worry about connection issues after the sauna is already delivered and set up.
To maintain sauna durability and overall structural integrity, it’s recommended to place your sauna away from heavily wooded areas. Our saunas are built to withstand a few small tree limbs that fall due to their angled roof. However, constant tree limbs that fall, especially larger ones, may lessen the structure’s durability over time.
Finally, as with every other structure that is delivered to one’s property, the proper clearances are needed. Permits and confirmation from your HOA, if you have one, are necessary when placing a sauna. Some towns have specific rules about additional structures on your property, such as being a certain distance from your property lines. Gathering permits and talking to your HOA is a key consideration to avoid fines or your structure being removed if the right steps are not taken before delivery of your sauna.
Ideal Locations
A sauna is meant to be a relaxation zone for the mind and body. To create a calm, relaxing space, place your sauna in a secluded area, like directly behind your home or even on the far side of your backyard, if you have an electrical connection that reaches. This sauna is meant to provide a relaxing space, away from a bustling home or a busy workday. Separating yourself from a chaotic space is key to getting the most out of your sauna. If you live far from neighbors or near mountains, farm life, forestry, etc., your backyard is a perfect spot to place a sauna. You can look out of the large glass door and see the beautiful ambiance around you, adding to the calming aesthetics of being inside a sauna.
If you have a smaller backyard and need your sauna closer to your home, this is a great opportunity to add a walkway directly to your sauna. This quick and easy walk saves you the time of going to the gym, since time spent in a sauna can elevate your heart rate, like a gym workout. Another location is near a pool, if you have one on your property. This can be a great option if you are looking to mimic a cold plunge, if your pool is on the cooler side. Taking a dip in a cold pool and then going straight into the sauna can be a great health and skin boost. A nicely landscaped pool, with a sauna added, will add value to your property and become a beautiful space.
Enhance your Backyard Sauna Space
Enhancing your backyard sauna space can be as simple as adding some string lights or a walkway. If you are looking for a space with higher value, consider making the sauna the focal point of your backyard, and add landscaping around it. Add other relaxation elements, like a swing hammock and seats around a fire pit, to match the sauna’s calming use. Making this area similar to a spa is a great way to reduce the need to visit gyms, spa centers, and community steam areas, by having a space right in your backyard. Add a waterproof box outside of your sauna to store robes so you can stay outside and soak in the outdoors before or after a sauna visit.
A cold plunge is a very popular and common combination with a sauna. Alternating between extreme cold and extreme heat can reduce inflammation, boost circulation, accelerate muscle recovery, strengthen your immune system, and more. As stated earlier, you can add simple string lights connecting to your home and sauna, or any other structures you own. Adding solar ground lights leading to your sauna will give it an extra appearance boost and a safer walk when going out for a late-night steam.
Other Products To Enhance Your Backyard
Check out our Sauna styles to see which one would be best for your space. They differ in roof styles, doors, windows, interior seating, heating systems, and more. Besides a sauna, you can enhance your backyard and increase property value with other structures. If you are looking for storage areas for tools, seasonal items, or car safety, check out our Garages and Sheds. If you have a pool, a Pool House is a great addition to provide equipment storage or a space to get out of the sun. Also used to provide shade, Outdoor Living Structures, like pergolas, pavilions, and gazebos, will go well with a sauna and enhance the look of your backyard. Also available are Greenhouses and tons of Outdoor Retreats, like a home gym, which can provide a great workout before a sauna or steam, a home office, and more.
*Always check with a healthcare specialist before purchasing a sauna to ensure the high heat is safe for your health.
Contact us or call 610-593-7700 to speak with a sales specialist about your sauna location or adding another structure to your backyard space.
Jada Morris
Recently graduated from college, I take advantage of having more free time and spend those moments catching up on my love of reading, brainstorming ideas for design projects, and spending time with my family, friends, and furry companions. I have two Golden Retrievers that are complete opposites, one who has enough energy to run three marathons a day if he could, and the other who would be happy to stay in bed all day! I might relate a bit more to the later but am always up for an adventure.
