Planning
Planning & site selection for an outdoor sauna
Get the site right before you build — location, snow, drainage, privacy and winter access all shape what works and how well it runs.
Sauna Orientation, Windows and Views
Point it at the view — but away from the wind, and mind the heat a big window loses.
Planning an Outdoor Sauna Project Budget
Foundation, structure, heater, electrical, permits — the categories to budget before you start.
Planning a Sauna for a Small Yard
A compact type, careful siting and clever use of space — a sauna fits smaller yards than you'd think.
Planning Winter Access to an Outdoor Sauna
A short, cleared, lit, non-slip path is what makes a winter sauna actually get used.
Sauna Permits and Regulations in Canada
Building and electrical permits, zoning, setbacks — what can apply, and why to ask your city.
Prefab vs Custom Outdoor Sauna: Which to Choose
A kit that arrives ready, or a build made to your site — how the two really compare.
What Size Outdoor Sauna Do I Need?
How many people, how much bench, how tall — sizing the room before you build or buy.
Choosing the Location for an Outdoor Sauna
Distance, privacy, wind, snow, drainage, sun and winter access — how to pick the spot.
Preparing the Site for an Outdoor Sauna
Clear, level, drain and grade the ground — the groundwork that a good foundation sits on.