Shed 2 Sauna

CONVERT YOUR GARDEN SHED INTO A BACKYARD SAUNA

Stepping out on a cold winter's evening after a hot session is one of the drawbacks of a traditional prefab sauna. Convert a garden shed instead, and you can include a dedicated changing room that keeps you warm from the moment you arrive till the moment you leave.

This practical guide shows you how to take an ordinary garden shed and turn it into a backyard sauna, from assessing the structure to completing the build. Whether you already own a shed or are considering buying one, you'll learn how to plan the space, choose the right materials, and approach the conversion with confidence.

Dale Mattson is an experienced contractor who has converted five backyard sheds into saunas over the years. His hands-on experience has shaped the methods for framing, insulation, vapor control, and ventilation set out in this book.

INSIDE, YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO:

• Assess your existing shed or choose the right one to buy, based on its dimensions, construction, and suitability for conversion
• Frame the hot room, with the dimensions and construction details needed to build it within the existing shed
• Insulate the walls and ceiling, using the materials and construction methods suited to a sauna environment
• Install the vapor barrier, including the critical junctions where moisture protection matters most
• Choose and size the heater, based on the hot room you are actually building
• Plan the electrical system, with practical guidance on the work that must be carried out by a qualified electrician
• Complete a fully costed build, with the materials, costs, dimensions, and construction sequence worked out from start to finish

You'll also find guidance on permits, zoning, and HOA requirements, along with the practical details of heating, ventilation, and ergonomic design. This book also covers inspection, insurance, and long-term sauna care.

31 measured drawings show the full conversion from overall layout down to the finer construction details, including wall and ceiling sections, insulation, ventilation, and the finished interior.

At the center of the book is a complete 10 × 12 foot shed conversion, giving you a detailed example to refer to as you plan and build your own.

This is for the competent DIYer who knows their way around tools but is new to sauna construction. It focuses on cold-climate building in the US and Canada, uses imperial measurements throughout, and deals with the realities of converting an existing structure.

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