Barrel Steam Saunas

Barrel Steam Saunas for Sale: What Is It, Advantages and How to Choose?

A barrel sauna is a small and mobile type of steam room, originally invented in Finland. You can build it yourself or buy a ready-made turnkey barrel sauna and install it in a place convenient for you. After all, its installation does not require pouring a foundation. What are barrel steam saunas for sale, and does it have any advantages over standard steam rooms?

What Is It?

From the name, it is already clear that the sauna's design is oval in shape and visually resembles a large barrel. There is a door at one end of the barrel and a stove at the other. There is also a drainage system. Such structures are made of wood, and cedar steamroom barrels are considered the best among them.

The choice of cedar is not accidental; it is not subject to rotting, and mold does not grow on it.

An outdoor barrel steam sauna has a diameter of up to 2.6 meters and a length of 2 to 7 meters. Depending on its size, the oval sauna accommodates not only a steam room but also a dressing room and even a washing compartment; the structure can accommodate 2 to 12 people at a time. The heating time of such a miracle bath range from 20 to 40 minutes, which is the best indicator compared to other options. And it retains heat well even in sub-zero ambient temperatures.

At an outside temperature of -25 degrees, the barrel sauna’s cooling time without maintaining the furnace's operation is only 10 degrees per hour.

The barrel steam sauna is intended for family use at country house, or personal plot. It is also perfect for commercial use at small recreation centers and campsites and when organizing green tourism. Due to its simple installation, it is also called a mobile sauna. Installation of a finished sauna - a barrel - does not require specially reinforced foundations, which improves its economical design compared to standard, stationary saunas. A pre-prepared platform made of tiles or paving stones is suitable for installing a finished timber sauna. The barrel sauna is mounted on supporting legs to hold it in a stable position.

Advantages of a Barrel Steam Sauna

Steam barrels have a number of undeniable advantages that make them attractive and accessible to a wide range of people.

So, the advantages of a barrel steam sauna:

• Compact. Small dimensions allow you to place it even in a small area.

• Mobile. The oval model, if necessary, can be moved to another area without any problems and even taken with you on picnics or fishing.

• Eco-friendly. Barrel saunas are made from environmentally friendly wood and do not consume electrical energy.

• They have a round shape. The barrel-shaped sauna has an unusual and attractive appearance. But this is not the only plus. A sauna without corners warms up faster and takes longer to cool down.

• It's easy to install. You do not need a special base to install a steam room barrel.

How to Buy a Steam Barrel Sauna?

The popularity of the barrel sauna is growing steadily every year. Just five years ago, almost no one knew about this wonderful invention of enterprising Finnish housebuilders. Today, a barrel sauna can be purchased in almost every corner of the country.

You can buy a buy steam barrel sauna inexpensively and on a turnkey basis. The barrel is assembled using special technology by professional craftsmen. But if you wish, you can buy a barrel bath kit with detailed assembly instructions and make it yourself.

Prices for barrel steam saunas for sale can vary greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer; pay attention to the quality and your needs. Choose trusted suppliers and manufacturers, and check all the details. In most cases, it is better to pay more, and the barrel sauna will serve you for many years, or you can save money and be completely disappointed in these saunas.