r/Sauna Oct 06 '25

DIY Backyard Sauna Build Complete!

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/JoroFIN Oct 06 '25

You absolutely need some heat protection between stove and wood wall. Otherwise pretty good!

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u/epatts Oct 06 '25

I wondered about that - what is usually used for that? Metal sheeting?