10 Tips from KLAFS for the best sauna installation in your own home

1. Which rooms are the right rooms?
Whether long and narrow or small and compact - from the cellar to the attic with sloping walls. With our custom-fitted soluations each sauna will adapt to the space available.

2. Structural requirements:
Consult your local specialist on all personal design questions regarding the sauna cabin, rest area and shower. But also ask about structural requirements such as electrical cables, air ventilation and flooring.

3. The controls:
 The right controls can not only create the right temperature, but also offer an intuitive user interface which shows all the current data such as temperature, humidity, time and readiness.

4. The sauna door:
For safety reasons, the door must swing open outwards. A good choice is a glass door with security glass and a wooden handle to protect against burn injuries.

5. The sauna heater:
The sauna heater should not be hotter than 100 degress celsius on its outer surface. So as to keep the heating up time within limits, the KW number should be adapted to the cabin size. A shield prevents burn injuries.

6. The correct bench comfort:
Sauna back rests should be ergonomically formed and well worked. For the wood, which should be free of knotholes, resin and splinters, and needs to handle moisture (sweat) and high temperature changes, two types are usable: aspen and abachi.

7. The right wood for the bathing atmosphere:
Wall and ceiling elements need well crafted sauna wood so that warmth and humidity are not lost. Wood from the Canadian hemlock and Scandinavian spruce fulfill these requirements. The “Blue Angel” label is a good indicator for the purity of the timber.

8. Insulation - saving energy for you and the environment:
The greatest heat and therefore energy loss occurs from transmission via the roof. It is important not to go below the RAL standards for the sauna walls and ceilings.

9. The ventilation:
To ensure adaquate air exchange in the sauna, a draft-free ventilation system is necessary. The amount of air flow should be regulated depending upon the heater setting and number of persons inside so as not only to provide a pleasant bathing temperature but also to save energy and costs.

10. Quality and labels:
Three quality labels provide orientation for the consumer: RAL quality mark for sauna and steam baths (Gütegemeinschaft Saunabau und Dampfbad e.V.), VDE quality mark for controls and heaters (Qualitätssiegel für Steuerung und Ofen), GS quality mark for saftey (guaranteed safety).