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 AUNAS AND
STEAM
BATHS
 Saunas are a centuries old tradition for
relaxation and healthy living. Picture yourself in the soft, cedar scented
warmth of your very own sauna as it soothes your tired muscles, cleanses your
skin and revitalizes your spirit. After one or two sessions in your very own
finland sauna, you will wonder how you ever lived without it.
"SAWO" has been manufacturing saunas and steambaths since 1962. We pride
ourselves on the quality of our material, our commitment to customer service and
our ability to provide both at competitive prices. At "SAWO" we cater to the
do-it-yourselfer and building contractor. You are dealing directly with the
manufacturer.
"SAWO" manufactures its own sauna heaters and we purchase truckloads of
cedar from British Columbia. We are able to obtain our materials at the lowest
possible prices and pass those savings on to you.
We have supplied saunas to thousands of homeowners. Along with our many
satisfied residential customers, leading builders and developers have used
"SAWO" extensively for their recreation facilities. "SAWO"
saunas can be
found in the Royal York Hotel, the King Ranch Resort, YMCA's and the Toronto
Blue Jays Clubhouse.
We would be pleased to assist in all facets of your sauna; helping plan,
design and build a sauna you will enjoy and be proud of for years to come.
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| A Little Information About
Saunas |
| Wet/Dry Saunas |
Water Supply |
Condensation |
| Saunas are by nature a dry environment. Water is
not required in a sauna, but it is recommended. It makes the air more
breathable and increases the humidity, which intensifies the feeling
of heat. This is accomplished by splashing some water on the sauna
rocks. |
A permanent water supply is not required. Under no
circumstances should a water tap be directly over the heater. A sauna
bucket and ladle is the preferred method for applying water to the sauna
rocks. |
A sauna is a high heat, low humidity environment .
Interior ambient humidity in a home is generally between 30 - 40%. The
humidity in a sauna is between 10 - 20%. This is the case even if water is
used. The sauna heater is actually baking the air inside the sauna. When
water is added over the sauna rocks, there is a blast of steam, but it
dissipates immediately. A sauna should not be confused with a steambath
where a steam generator produces steam and the humidity is high. |
| Venting |
Operating Cost |
Drainage |
| There is very little condensation from a sauna,
so a vent is not necessary. We recommend undercutting the sauna room door
by 1/2" to 1" for fresh air intake. |
Saunas are very inexpensive to operate. Temperature is
irrelevant, the cost of electricity is based strictly on time usage. A
residential sauna is on for about an hour, once or twice a week. |
Commercial saunas should have a drain in the center of the
floor area to facilitate cleaning. Most residential saunas have drains,
but it is not essential. Water should only be used in moderation. It is
splashed on the rocks and evaporates
quickly. | ¡@
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