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You may have recently heard about the health benefits of having your own home sauna. Saunas are said to improve metabolic processes and the circulatory system, as well as promoting general well being and helping to remove toxins from the body. If this sounds appealing, but you don't know where in your house you could put a home sauna, consider building an outdoor sauna instead.

The stresses of today's society, combined with technological advances, have made having a sauna easy for anyone. In addition to a relaxing spa experience, you can reduce stress and enjoy the health benefits of a sauna on your own property. An outdoor sauna removes the need to remodel your house and doesn't use up valuable indoor space. There are many more design options available, and an outdoor sauna can feel much more natural than one inside.

There are two basic types of sauna. The traditional kind is based on heating rocks or some other element, then pouring water over it to produce steam. A newer kind of sauna called an infrared sauna produces dry heat which is conveyed by the air directly into your body. Conventional saunas can be powered by wood, electricity, gas, or propane. Infrared saunas are generally electric, and use either incandescent bulbs or ceramic and metal emitters to produce their heat. Steamy air has long been considered one of the health benefits of conventional saunas, and may be seen as desirable by some, but is a nuisance to others.

You can either build your own outdoor sauna from scratch, or use a prefabricated kit. These come with all the components needed to build your sauna, sized to your available space, and can simply be assembled. Most manufacturers provide many designs, so if you decide to use a sauna kit, you should be able to easily find one that fits your needs, no matter what kind of sauna you prefer. For those with swimming pools, many outdoor saunas are also designed to function as pool houses, combining two uses in one. This allows you to use the structure year round.

An outdoor sauna helps you save money over installing one indoors, and gives you a greater sense of privacy. Because it is enclosed and separate from the house, an outdoor sauna allows a better feeling of escape from everyday life. Outdoor saunas promote peace and quiet, but can also be used to entertain guests. Outdoor sauna kits are built to withstand the elements, and are commonly built of ceder to reduce deterioration over time. If you decide to build an outdoor sauna, you will be able to enjoy it for years to come without problems or replacement. Easy, inexpensive sauna kits put the luxury of a personal sauna within reach for everyone.