Urban SaunaGuides
Before You Buy a Sauna
Six short answers from the people who build them.
Do You Need a Permit for a Backyard Sauna in Minnesota?
What Minnesota cities usually ask for, what you handle, and what Urban Sauna gives you for the application.
Electric or Wood-Burning: Which Sauna Heater Is Right for You
How the two heat differently, what each one asks of you, and which Urban Sauna models offer which.
Sauna Kit or Built Sauna: How to Choose
Both are real saunas. They differ in who does the work, how much you can change, and how it arrives.
What Size Sauna Do You Need?
Start with how many people will sit in it, then make sure the heater matches the room.
How Long Does a Sauna Take to Heat Up?
Most saunas are ready in 30 to 60 minutes. The heater, the stones and the weather decide where you land.
How a Good Sauna Is Built: Ceiling, Benches and Air
Three details decide how the heat feels: the height of the ceiling, the height of the benches, and how the air moves.