Barrel Sauna with Electric Heater
Sauna bathing has many positive effects on human health and well-being.
It has been proven to promote the cardiovascular system, strengthen the immune system, improve blood circulation and help detoxify toxins.
Nowadays, going to swimming pools or saunas is no longer necessary.
Everyone can create their own oasis of well-being in their own garden.
Outdoor saunas such as the Barrel sauna , which accelerates the heating process and provides better air circulation due to its round design.
We offer you the barrel sauna with electric oven and many tailor-made solutions for your home. With a functional and proven barrel sauna kit, you can achieve wellness at the highest level.
The sauna is also a real eye-catcher and is a visually successful highlight in the garden.
At a glance:
- The Sauna Cult – History, Trend and Tradition
- What is a barrel sauna?
- How does a barrel sauna work?
- When is a barrel sauna the right choice?
- What are the advantages of having a barrel sauna in your own garden?
- What should you consider when buying a barrel sauna?
- What sauna accessories are available?
- What are the best entry-level models on the market?
Let's go:
The Sauna Cult – History, Trend and Tradition
In many countries, the sweat bath has long been a well-known form of body and health care. It was first used in ancient times. It was then cultivated by the Finns, who initially used simple earth or snow pits and then wooden barrels in which stones were heated with fire and water poured over them to generate steam and heat.
This form of heating could be easily expanded and used as a place of rest and relaxation. It is therefore not surprising that almost every household in Finland now has a sauna, which is used regularly in summer and winter. The term "sauna" means something like "sweating culture" and has found many fans around the world due to its positive health effects.
The tradition has also successfully prevailed in the wellness sector and has been expanded to include modern concepts, including pleasant scent and aromatherapy during infusion and the variation of dry heat, temperature differences and steam. Saunas are extremely beneficial. They reduce tension, relieve stress and also strengthen the immune system.
This works best in a familiar atmosphere. Saunas are now also available for individual use and can be used comfortably at home. The models for outdoor and garden use are particularly popular, as their practical design offers numerous advantages.
What is a barrel sauna?
The barrel sauna is one of the most popular outdoor saunas, and even the modern version is truly Finnish and traditional. Its compact and round design allows it to heat up quickly and at the same time takes up very little space. This makes it perfect as an entry-level model for setting up in the garden. It has an original look that is reminiscent of a barrel or a barrel, and is available in several versions. It is usually made entirely of wood and either lies on a frame or is placed upright.
The simplest model is a standing barrel sauna with a seat. In a lying barrel sauna with a frame, there are usually two benches on both sides of the wall. This means that you can use the sauna perfectly with two to four people without getting in each other's way. The barrel sauna as a kit can be easily set up in the garden and is available with or without an anteroom. The anteroom serves as a changing room, for example, and can be accessed separately from the sauna room.
The garden sauna is ideally placed on a smaller area where there is access to water to provide cooling options with a shower or plunge pool. It allows for maximum privacy in your own garden, is inexpensive and is also ideal for spontaneous sauna sessions.
How does a barrel sauna work?
The barrel sauna stands on a stable foundation and is operated with a stove. This distributes the heat and allows temperatures between 75 and 100 degrees Celsius. The preheating time varies depending on the type of stove. Once the sauna is heated, the stove is turned off and after about 20 to 30 minutes you can enjoy the warmth to the fullest.
The round design of the barrel sauna offers excellent air and heat circulation and is also extremely energy-efficient. The curved wooden surface of the walls means that the heat heats up and is distributed more quickly, as the air flow is not broken at any corners.
In contrast to rectangular versions, where the hot air always rises upwards, the heat in the barrel sauna circulates over the walls and ceiling, creating a balanced relationship between temperature and humidity. The consistent room climate and the storage of heat make it possible to enjoy the sauna to the maximum. Even inexpensive entry-level models with or without an anteroom offer this luxury.
When is a barrel sauna the right choice?
Due to its compact design, the barrel sauna is suitable for all types of gardens and creates a wellness oasis according to your own ideas and needs. DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists can set it up without much effort, and the models are inexpensive and provide maximum privacy. In your own sauna, you can always recharge your batteries and do something good for your body.
In addition, it is no longer necessary to visit large saunas or swimming pools, to sit in the middle of strangers and not know anything about the hygiene conditions. Even in winter, it is anything but pleasant to go to a public sauna in the freezing cold. It is much more relaxing if you only have to walk a few steps across your own property on the way to your own sauna and can enjoy the luxury without any effort.
A Karibu sauna as an entry-level model is ideal for small gardens. It has a small standing or lying area, but a sufficiently large interior volume that is optimally utilized. With a barrel sauna kit, it can be set up quickly and used energy efficiently. The interior heats up completely within a short time. The good insulating properties of the wood support the process, regardless of whether you use a wood or electric stove. This means you can use the sauna all year round and create your own wellness oasis in your own home.
What are the advantages of having a barrel sauna in your own garden?
In many countries, people regularly go to the sauna to do something good for their bodies. Wellness includes the use of steam baths, dry and aroma saunas, followed by cooling down and relaxation. If you don't like sharing the healthy hot air bath with strangers, a barrel sauna is a great option. The entry-level models offer a cozy sauna atmosphere in your own garden and enough space for several people. They can be operated with an electric or wood-burning stove and are available in several sizes.
The advantage is that the barrel sauna, as an outdoor sauna, does not require any space in the house, does not have to be adapted to specified dimensions and does not cause any moisture problems in the interior. After use, the wood dries directly in the fresh air and the heat escapes as soon as the door is opened.
The garden in particular offers a natural environment and practical space. What could be better than switching off and recharging your batteries in your own sauna after a stressful day? The barrel sauna is a real classic, follows traditional Scandinavian construction concepts and has a long service life of up to 50 years. The fresh scent of wood supports the coziness when infusing. Your own sauna is a real treat, especially on cold winter days, and allows you to regenerate and relax. With a private barrel sauna, you can adjust the temperature to your personal needs.
The Advantages of a Barrel Sauna are:
- Space-saving due to the compact design
- Your own wellness oasis on your doorstep
- Perfect for small gardens
- Robust and long-lasting materials
- Optimal air circulation
- Consistently pleasant room climate
- Energy-efficient and cost-effective
- More privacy and comfort
- Maximum use of space and distribution of benches
- suitability for spontaneous sauna sessions
- Mobile models for easier transport
- Barrel sauna kit for uncomplicated assembly
- Fast heating with an electric oven
- No approval required without anchoring or screwing
What should you consider when buying a barrel sauna?
The barrel sauna is an excellent investment and significantly increases the value of a property. It does not require screwing or complicated anchoring in the ground. This means that it does not require a permit and can be set up anywhere in the garden. You can choose between different sizes and designs. Although the models are all barrel-shaped, they vary in terms of equipment. The sauna can therefore be selected according to individual needs and purchased, for example, as a barrel sauna with an anteroom.
size and equipment
Before buying, you should consider which model you need and how many people the sauna should be designed for. The standing version has a bench and allows one or two people to use the sauna. The lying version has two wide seats facing each other, which can accommodate up to six people. The barrel sauna with an anteroom is practical, as it acts as a natural airlock and allows you to change clothes. There are also models without an anteroom, which are entered directly through the door.
weight and material
The barrel sauna kit is mobile and easy to assemble with assembly instructions. It weighs between 500 and 1,500 grams, depending on the model type. The choice of material is also an important purchase criterion, as the barrel sauna is a model for outdoor use and should be weatherproof and easy to maintain.
It is common to use slow-growing wood with minimal swelling and shrinkage. This means that the barrel bands need to be re-tightened less often, while the wood remains dimensionally stable and absorbs little moisture. The wood has a high density and ensures that the heat from the inside is stored and not lost. The round barrel shape is one of the most environmentally friendly solutions and, with an electric furnace, is completely emission-free.
Robust and high-quality solid wood and spruce wood, which lasts a long time and has insulating properties, are excellent materials. Spruce is a softwood that is widely used in sauna construction due to its dimensionally stable and weather-resistant properties. The associated foundation timbers ensure that the sauna can be set up stably, while tension hoops hold the planks together. Alternatively, you can choose a model that has a practical barrel roof and thus offers more weather protection. Barrel saunas with all-glass doors and safety glass are very nice.
type of sauna stove
Another purchase criterion is the choice of stove. This is either included in the kit or is purchased separately. There are two common heating methods that provide sufficient heat: the use of a traditional wood stove or a modern electric stove. Both variants are effective and reach up to 100 degrees Celsius. The wood stove is powered by logs, the electric heater by high voltage.
In comparison, the electric oven is much more convenient to use, heats up faster and is often the better choice for modern households due to its convenient operation. The traditional and rustic wood oven requires more safety precautions and is not, like the electric oven, emission-free. Accordingly, there must be enough air grilles to ensure that the interior is supplied with sufficient oxygen.
Preheating takes longer with the wood stove, and sufficient distance from other buildings is necessary. As a special fireplace, a permit is required in accordance with the fire protection regulations. The electric stove is less complicated and is suitable for people who like to take a spontaneous sauna and don't want to spend too much time on it.
type of assembly
A garden sauna should be easy and uncomplicated to set up. Compared to models that are integrated into the house, barrel saunas offer the ideal conditions for easy and flexible assembly outdoors. A little manual skill and the model is ready. We deliver the saunas as a kit, well packaged and with assembly instructions. Alternatively, there are pre-assembled models that are set up with a crane or wheel loader and do not yet include accessories such as the oven or the electrics.
What sauna accessories are available?
The equipment of your own sauna is already high-quality in the kits and pre-assembled models. Benches, a powerful oven, a sturdy door made of safety glass, a canopy or porch complete the sauna ambience. The accessories are also extensive. There are wooden buckets, infusion buckets and ladles in sets, decorative stones, hourglasses or special sauna lamps.
For a barrel sauna, it is advisable to install a shower or build a pool. High-quality wellness, fragrance and aroma oils or an infusion concentrate create a relaxing atmosphere, while birch sticks are also traditionally used to improve blood circulation to the skin. There are comfortable headrests and cushions for the benches. For the Karibu sauna, the manufacturer offers practical floor grates for the interior and entrance areas and a climate measuring station for monitoring the room air and temperature.
What are the best entry-level models on the market?
The company With over 30 years of experience in wood and sauna construction, Karibu is a good provider. Karibu has the right product for every taste, and above all Karibu offers good entry-level models that everyone can afford.
We offer affordable models as functional and proven kits and contain all the elements needed to build and hold the sauna together. All models have a safety glass door and can be purchased with or without a stove.
A recommendation is our Karibu barrel sauna "Terrace" as an inexpensive entry-level model. It is suitable for small and large gardens and can be equipped with an electric oven if desired. If you decide on an additional roof, you can freely choose the type of roof shingles as additional weather protection.
The models are available in several sizes and designs, as a sauna barrel or sauna barrel house. We deliver the kit with assembly instructions directly to your home.
Normal tools such as a cordless screwdriver, a rubber hammer and a handsaw are sufficient for assembly.
Delivery after ordering takes about three weeks and soon the extravagant barrel sauna will be a real eye-catcher in your garden.
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