Traditional Hot Rock Sauna Reviews and Pictures

Customer Comment.... we really appreciate all your help and support

Jan in Mashpee, MA (near Cape Cod, MA)

OPTIONS: Bench Skirting, Closed Bench Ends, Horizontal Backrests added later

Customer Comment.... Hi Mike Here are some pics. You are welcome to use the pics, as long as there is no identifying name or location [except Austin, TX]. It took my experienced carpenter and myself two full days to assemble, plus a day and a half for the electrician to run a new box and the wiring. But it was worth it. The directions could have been more detailed for for both the sauna and wiring, but fortunately we all have experience in these skill sets. I'll chat with you again down the road I am sure. You are a 5 star person!!! Best regards --- Don

OPTIONS WITH SAUNA:
Cedar Glass Sauna Door D1, Horizontal Backrests, Bench Skirting, Side Window, Full Panelized Cedar Floor Base

Customer Comment.... Sauna came out great. The part arrived last week, has been installed, and all is good. Simon really enjoying his long awaited new Sauna

Marcelle in Easton, MD (South East of Baltimore, MD)

OPTIONS: Cedar Glass Sauna Door D2, Horizontal Backrests

The packages ship really well and everything was in excellent condition off the truck. I would suggest making sure you have a perfectly level surface before beginning. Even though I was placing it on existing concrete I still used leveling mix because I wanted to put down a tile floor.

I did construct the entire thing by myself but I did need to use some braces and clamps to keep things level and square when I put the walls and door panel up. MAKE SURE you place the trusses equidistant from the edges or else the fascia won't go on right. I wasn't clear on how to attach the trusses to the ceiling so they are just screwed into the roof panels. Everything fit really nice, tight and precise which made construction a breeze. The electrician had no issues and the heater mounted just as it should.

All in all a well built easy to put together project. And support from Mike and his crew were superb when I needed it.

Thanks, Scott in Thousand Oaks, CA (Near Los Angeles)

OPTIONS: Cedar Sauna Door D2

Mike – here’s some pics. You may use them on your website, if you wish. I still have electrical and trim to finish, but the structure went up in two hours with one helper. Last ceiling panel (back, large rectangle) was the most difficult to get to lock in. I had such high ceiling height (10’) that was able to climb up top and maneuver the walls a bit from there and from helper on inside. Nice workmanship throughout. Maintained the clearance all around, even with the baseboard molding in place. I used about 3-1/2” clearance on the RH side of the heater & assumed that the 10-1/2” dim from bottom was measured to floor, not the duckboard. I’ll send more photos with trim detail and accessories installed. We are quite pleased, so pass my complements to the manufacturer.

Here’s the rest of the pics. The trim took longer (4 hrs total, 2 of us working) than the initial assembly. A chop saw and compressor with nail gun were used, as well. Can’t speculate the time involved if one tried this without such tools, but it would be considerable. None of the trim pieces are supplied ‘to length’ or with MITRE ends – probably too much slight variation in structure dims to be able to do this. The 5-sided design also presents more challenges than a square or rectangle, too. There’s plenty of material supplied and it’s well marked as to use and location. Made one bad cut, but there was enough extra that no problems came of it. We used fine finishing nails rather than staples in the gun. Results were pleasing, as you can see from the pics. The heater works fine – got to 165* in less than 30 minutes using about a ‘5’ (of ‘7’ available) setting. Anyway, that’s all I can think of for now. Great product with superb workmanship. The woods are clear & nicely grained. Use what you need on your website.

Jeff in Fountain, CO (South of Denver and Colorado Springs, North of Pueblo, CO)

Two commercial ADA compliant sauna rooms (mens and womens) located in Atlanta Georgia.

Options on sauna rooms:
ADA Compliant 3' Wide Standard Fir Sauna Doors
ADA Compliant Dri-Dek anti-bacterial flooring for walk areas
Cedar Heater Guards

Mike, Can't tell you how happy we are with the product we received! Have many pictures, will send soon....Thank You, Tom & Pam

Mike, Here are the pictures of the sauna as promised. Per your advise, I built a platform to accommodate the slope of the concrete patio on the 2nd floor of our home. During the assembly, I used my finish nail gun and it made things so easy!

Pam and I just love it and are very impressed by the quality of the workmanship and how everything was marked clearly for assembly even the fascia. We are really glad we went with the Tylo COMBI U8 heater unit, it is awesome! All that is left to do is apply the linseed oil to the outside (it's been raining).

Thank you, Tom and Pam in Hillsboro, Oregon (near Portland, North of Eugene, OR)

OPTIONS: Sauna Door D1T (tinted glass), Tinted Side Window, Cedar Light Shade

Our friend pretty much put it together - he thought the unit was well made and designed. He also complimented on the wood quality!!  The finished product is well thought out with trim precut.
 
The tylo heater kicks out the heat/steam just as we have used in many resorts around the world.  We are very pleased with our purchase!
 
We are Glad we ordered through you - you kept the process going even though we had hickup with our long driveway - well worth it!  
 
Staying warm finally, Diana in Davison, Michigan!! (North of Detroit, East of Lansing & Flint, MI)

OPTIONS: 2nd exterior Cedar wall

Official statement .... Hummm "I got mine" or how bout " if you can't take the heat ..... Get out of the sauna"  I like it at 160 degrees  Thanx again for all your help couldn't have got this done without your input ;)

Mike in Camarillo, CA (near Oxnard, Thousand Oaks and Los Angeles, CA)

OPTIONS: Cedar Sauna Door D2, Horizontal Backrest, Bench Skirting

Here is a picture of our finished sauna. To the left is an outside shower that we use year round. We used linseed oil and it seems to be doing good. Really brought out the wood color. Why the outside shower? We live in a nudist resort full time.

Don in Murfreesboro, TN (between Nashville and Chattanooga, TN)

Options on sauna room: Cedar/Glass Door D1

Sorry it took so long. comments? I LOVE my sauna!!! :-) very convenient, easy operation, perfect for after exercising, in separate roomm so complete privacy, I had just gotten out when I thought of the pics. For reference...it's in an exercise room, exercise equipment (bowflex) in front of it, massage chair on the right, storage room door on left, door to the hallway on right.

Still haven't tried the steam yet; will have more comments after that.

Bonnie in Brentwood, Tennessee (near Nashville, TN and Franklin, TN)

OPTIONS: Full Glass Door, Contoured Backrest, Copper Bucket and Ladle, Cedar Corner Shelf, 4 Peg Towel Holder

Happy New Year! Here finally some pictures of our Sauna.... We love it and use it frequently! Greetings from Michigan.

Annette and Reinhard in Sawyer, MI (West of Kalamazoo, Portage and Battle Creek, MI)

The outside cedar wood of the sauna has been treated with linseed oil, which is one of the protectants we recommend.

Options on sauna room: Cedar/Glass Door D1, Side Window, Horizontal Backrest

Mike, I did everything what you told me. I have a very good results. Thank you, thank you... Please see some pictures for you.

Vlad in New Boston, NH (Near Concord and Manchester, NH)

Options on sauna room: Cedar Bench Skirting, Cedar Heater Guard

Hi Mike- I am really enjoying my new hot rock sauna. Glad I found your website which is well organized and easy to use. Personal help and no additional charge for custom size ordering was a plus (actual sauna is 5' 11" wide). Order turnaround was very fast. Everything arrived as scheduled without missing pieces or damage. Assembly was easy for one person. Sections fit together perfectly and could be assembled from the inside which was important due to the wall to wall tight fit. The cedar wood is very clear, obviously select quality. Overall it has been an easy process for a high quality product at a good price. Thanks. Now time for a work out and a sauna!

Ed in Cincinatti, OH (south of Toledo, Cleveland and Columbus, OH)

Options on sauna room: Cedar/Glass Door D1, Horizontal Backrest