If you live in the city or in an apartment then you most likely do not have traditional Finnish sauna in the backyard.
Environmental laws and the cost of wood to fire up a traditional wood fired sauna may make it impossible to own and operate in an urban setting.
Most traditional sauna are built large enough to handle a full family plus some shirttail relatives that stop by.
Many are the size of a small garage.
All of which makes it impossible for many people to enjoy all the benefits of a sauna.
However you can have an indoor infrared 3 person sauna set up in most homes and even in some larger apartments.
An infrared sauna can be built from a kit in just about any interior room.
Normally an infrared 3 person sauna stands less than 80 inches in height and is less than 60 inches wide.
Depth is normally less than 48 inches.
So basically if you have an area that has access to a 120 volt plug in and is 5 feet by 4 feet in size you have room for the basic 3 person sauna.
In addition you must be aware of the floor load bearing rating for the room you are placing the sauna into.
A 3 person sauna can weigh as much as 450 pounds.
While this sounds like a lot of weight you must understand that it is spread over an approximate 20 foot square area.
If you have a concern about the ability or your home or apartment being able to withstand the load then you should contact the manufacture for guidance.
Many people find it is more convenient to place their 3 person sauna in the basement on a concrete floor.
An Infrared sauna is classified as a dry sauna and does not need a drain or cold water plumbing.
The only moisture that is found in a dry sauna comes from the user's perspiration.
The walls of the best quality sauna kits are constructed of Northern white cedar.
Many manufactures use lesser quality woods like Western red cedar and Western Hemlock.
However each of these species is more than sufficient for good sauna construction.
In general many quality indoor 3 person sauna kits can be assembled in less than an hour.
Many manufactures boast that you can unpack, assemble and use their kits on the same day.
Outdoor saunas will take more assembly time and require more skill in construction and assembly.
Most outdoor saunas require an electrician to assure a good ground fault electrical connection.
Dual digital controls, one inside and one outside, are a must for any good infraredor traditional electric sauna kit.
Pricing for an indoor infrared 3 person sauna can range from $1100 to $3200.
Traditional Finnish Saunas range between $4000 and $6000.
Many sauna kits feature CD players, Radios and special lighting features as part of the kit package.
Currently most indoor sauna manufactures provide special shipping discounts and in some cases shipping is free depending where you live.
Purchasing a good quality 3 person sauna is a great investment into your health and well being.
It is also a great investment in the equity of your home as well.
There is no excuse for not enjoying most of the benefits of a traditional sauna right in your own home or apartment.