Saunas are separate, enclosed rooms or cabins in which you can have either dry or wet sessions. There are various different types of saunas, such as steam saunas, wet saunas, dry saunas, smoke saunas, and infrared saunas. All have a singular goal in mind however, which is to make your mind, body, and soul happier and healthier. Traditionally, saunas were heated by burning wood, but they now exist with infrared, gas, electricity, or even solar power. In reality, the type of sauna stove doesn’t really matter, so long as you get one or the sauna won’t work.

The Types of Sauna Stoves

There are four main types of sauna stoves:

1. Gas or oil burning heaters.
2. Wood burning heaters.
3. Electric heaters.
4. Infrared heaters.

Each does the same, which is heat up the air in the sauna. This allows you to start sweating, cleansing your body of toxins, dirt, and pollutants and giving you a sense of relaxation. If you live in the country side, or otherwise have a lot of space available to you, then a wood burning sauna is probably the best option for you.

About Wood Burning Saunas

A wood burning sauna is the perfect solution for an outdoor sauna. They come with a combustion chamber, in which you can control the overall flow of air. The faster the wood burns, the greater the airflow is as well. By controlling this flow, you can also control the temperature of the room, maintaining it to some degree. There is no danger of smoke entering the sauna, however, as a metal smoke pipe is attached to the heater itself, ensuring the smoke comes out above the roof.

A wood burning sauna usually has a glass door, which means you can also watch the flames while you are in the sauna, increasing its relaxing effect. Essentially, it is like having a fireplace or wood stove. If you have a wet sauna, it should come with a shower plump and water jacket, so that the wood fire can heat up the water to create the moisture.

The wood burning sauna is basically the most traditional type of sauna. These are the ones you used to find, and still find, in Finland. They are very efficient and will quickly heat up your sauna, without having to burn too much wood.

A lot of people choose this type of sauna for outdoor installation in an area where they do not have electricity. However, an added benefit is that these saunas create a truly remarkable atmosphere and will leave you feeling soothed and relaxed. They are durable, economical, and incredibly stylish and provide you with a balanced air circulation. Best of all, thanks to the advances of modern technology, they come in a range of finishes, including black metal or stainless steel. As such, they won’t look out of place regardless of what your overall garden décor is, and you will be the envy of the street.