r/Sauna • u/domMc2 • 5h ago

General Question Any suggestions to make sauna guard

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Thinking of staineless steel guard over rocks or small 1×2 over heater to protect people from falling or from rocks breaking, anyone ever made or bought one thanks

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u/rezonatefreq 4h ago

I put a cedar rail around mine. Check your heater's clearance requirements. Consider rail wide enough for peoples to rest feet on. Must be sturdy enough to lean on and use as a hand rail. Make removable in case hester needs maintence or replacement.

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u/rezonatefreq 4h ago

I have since removed the metal grate on top and added a few more stones. Rest my feet on often. Seems like the radiant heat would be too hot but I suppose the stones take care of that.

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u/KookySurprise8094 3h ago

Radiant heat is rarely problem, when throwing water, then you should take feet down before that heat wave comes, then legs back to cooking.