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Figure 2.
2.1. Sauna Room Structure
A. Insulation wool, thickness 50–100 mm. The
sauna room must be insulated carefully so that
the heater output can be kept moderately low.
B. Moisture protection, e.g. aluminium paper.
Place the glossy side of the paper towards the
sauna. Tape the seams with aluminium tape.
C. Vent gap of about 10 mm between
the moisture protection and panel
(recommendation).
D. Low mass 12–16 mm thick panel board. Before
starting the panelling, check the electric wiring
and the reinforcements in the walls required by
the heater and benches.
E. Vent gap of about 3 mm between the wall and
ceiling panel.
F. The height of the sauna is usually 2100–
2300 mm. The minimum height depends on
the heater (see table 2). The space between
the upper bench and ceiling should not exceed
1200 mm.
G. Use floor coverings made of ceramic materials
and dark joint grouts. Particles disintegrating
from the sauna stones and impurities in the
sauna water may stain and/or damage sensitive
floor coverings.
2. SAUNA ROOM
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NOTE! Check from the fire authorities which parts
of the firewall can be insulated. Flues which are in
use must not be insulated.
NOTE! Light protective covers which are installed
directly to the wall or ceiling may be a fire risk.
NOTE! Make sure that the water dripping onto the
sauna floor enters the floor drain.
2.1.1. Blackening of the Sauna Walls
It is perfectly normal for the wooden surfaces of the
sauna room to blacken in time. The blackening may
be accelerated by
sunlight
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heat from the heater
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protective agents on the walls (protective
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agents have a poor heat resistance level)
fine particles disintegrating from the sauna
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stones which rise with the air flow.
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