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The sauna master taps the roof of the yard sauna in Ehtan's production hall in Perho. Retirement days are approaching, and unnecessary fussing has been left to the younger ones. The sauna master has plenty of time to share his thoughts on what aspects in a sauna determine the steam experience.
Saunamajuri's Rule No. 1: Enough heat
– The most important thing, of course, is that the sauna stove has enough heat. If the stove doesn't have enough power or isn't hot enough, you'll still sweat, but it'll be a miserable sweat.
On the other hand, the Sauna Master warns against heating the sauna stove for too long before bathing. Red-hot benches and the heat absorbed by the walls will diminish the sauna experience.
The sauna must be big enough and the heater appropriately sized.
The sauna manager has learned to trust Harvia's heaters because their design helps the sauna heat up even in winter. The air circulates well through the heater, and the sauna heats up evenly even in cold weather. Last summer, the sauna manager tried a different brand of heater, but the steam sessions were few and far between.
The lady didn't fancy getting cold in the sauna, so the old heater had to go. I installed a Harvia one instead.
Saunamajuri's rule no. 2: Enough oxygen
The sauna master likes to sauna for a long and leisurely time. This isn't possible if the sauna runs out of oxygen. Ventilation must be in order. In a wood-heated sauna, replacement air is key, and there needs to be enough of it available.
A small vent isn't enough. You need more vents, or for example, a gap left between the floor and the wall, like the one found in Ehtasauna saunas. According to Saunamajuri, a sauna should also have an opening window.
– You can sit in the sauna for hours, just opening the glass door occasionally.
