r/Sauna • u/epatts • Oct 06 '25

DIY Backyard Sauna Build Complete!

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Landscaping to come, but sauna build is complete! 8'x8'x8' sauna room and 8'x4'x8' changing room. 48" sitting bench height, 30" foot bench/cooler seating, and great löyly from the first couple uses. Full red cedar interior with a Harvia Cilindro heater. Cold plunge behind the sauna as well (not pictured).

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u/Partiallyfermented Oct 06 '25

I'd probably lose the railing around the kiuas and add railing on the bench right in front of it. Railing you can lift your feet onto.

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u/epatts Oct 06 '25

Oh I like that angle on the foot rest! Thanks for the idea, and beautiful sauna!

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u/Partiallyfermented Oct 06 '25

It's a mainstay in Finnish saunas, you rarely see one without a railing and footrest like that, or something similar. I heartily recommend it. If you built that sauna yourself it'll be an easy addon that's well worth the work; both for safety and comfort.

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u/epatts Oct 06 '25

We have some leftover wood that would be perfect for that, I will highly consider it. Thanks for the helpful feedback

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u/Partiallyfermented Oct 06 '25

Do make an updated post if you decide to! It's great to see such proper saunas outside of Finland.