Use the treated nails and screws supplied. This is so there are no nails or screws on the finished surface. When building the benches, the better side will be face down as you are fastening from the bottom. Before doing any fastening, select the boards to make sure the better face of the board comes out on the sitting surface. Depending on the actual inside finished size of your sauna, it may be necessary to trim these boards. All fastening is to be blind nailed.ĭepending on kit selected, there are clear 1 x 4 or 2 x 4 boards for bench top construction. Cut the last board to fit.įasteners supplied are galvanized nails and treated deck screws. The first board should be left about 1/2" off the floor. Start lining the walls at the floor and work your way up. Install the tongue and groove to the ceiling first. Nail through the tongue only in order to conceal all nail heads (Blind nailing). Use the specified lengths of tongue and groove cedar (see "Material Packing List"). The space between the studs in the walls and ceiling is filled with 3-1/2", R-12 fiberglass insulation.įoil vapour barrier over the inside edge face of studs over the insulation. (See heater specifications and control wiring diagrams for wire and breaker sizes.) Hook-up of the heater and light can be done after the sauna is completed. If using an outside control, the thermostat should be installed at this stage. Can be used to create air space, but it is not necessary.Įlectrical rough-in of heater, control and light should be done at this time. If lining vertically, strap (1 x 2 spf) over the foil to change direction. (Extra cost for additional cedar.)įor standard horizontal lining, strapping is not required. If you really want higher, we strongly urge being as close to 7' as you can, i.e. Maximum sauna height should never be higher than 8'. Minimum height is generally 75" to 78" depending on heater model. Provide extra blocking for bench supports and heater. Frame the ceiling so that the cedar will run the shortest direction. Frame or strap the ceiling to an inside height of 83-1/2". Unless otherwise specified, for saunas up to 8' x 8', the walls are LINED HORIZONTALLY and FRAMED VERTICALLY. If the ceiling span is over 10', use 2 x 6 studs. Use 2 x 4 construction grade spruce studs to frame the walls and ceiling. The material kit will come with a full manual including detailed drawings. Note: Below are merely short form instructions for your consideration. Sauna Architectural Specification & Shop Drawing.LK Prime-Knotty lining manual (with optional 2x4 bench tops).LK Prime-Knotty lining manual (with standard 1x4 bench tops).LK Plus installation manual (most popular).You either need to go to next size of sauna or strap the walls to reduce slightly.Ĭonstruction Details Click to view installation manual for your selected sauna kit: You can "stretch" your framing 1", so 61" x 85" is OK. Bench depths: Top = 20" Bottom = 16" (for saunas under 5' deep, bottom bench is 8").Ĭedar lining materials come to you 1/4" below the foot.įor example: a 5' x 7' kit includes boards that are 59 3/4" and 83 3/4". Standard two tier benches on long, back wall opposite door.Unless otherwise specified, the door is located somewhere on the long wall and cedar on the ceiling runs the shortest span.Kits up to 8' x 8' are lined horizontally (unless otherwise noted).Galvanized finishing nails for T&G lining. (LK premium also includes extra cedar fixed vent grill for inlet.) LK Prem ium comes with 1 x 4 (11/16") tongue & groove (T&G), "CLEAR" grade Western red cedar for walls and ceiling.Ĭedar Corner molding for walls and ceiling. Adds insulation value because of heat reflective qualities. Sauna bucket, dipper, thermometer and picket style light shadeįoil vapour barrier. (Optional designer "flower" insert)īench Skirt(blinders) in top riser between top and bottom benches. Includes Sauna Craft EL-13 Electronic control, with digital display.ĭesigner Backrest on back wall behind top benches. Optional upgrade to Tylo brand sauna heaters. Includes our most popular Sauna Craft CW-XR Model Heater (sized according to room size).ġ00% stainless steel, deep rock basket, limited lifetime warranty. Optional: Cedar framed door style Rough Opening 26" x 76-1/2" Standard: Frameless door Rough Opening: 27-1/2" x 76-1/2" Wall/Ceiling lining material is our thickest 11/16" T&G cedar.īenches are supported by wall cleats and 2x4 floor legs. Indoor Pure Vision-Clear & Knotty Cedar.
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