Sauna

New sauna with a lake view

Andy built the pad for the sauna on the site previously razed and prepared with sand prior to the deck build. We hauled the heavy 4x6" boards from home on the roof rack (we're now experts on how to use ratchet straps). We had a "3/4 scoop" of gravel dumped on the driveway for $180.

Boards assembled

Gravel delivered

Many trips with the wheelbarrow

Gravel leveled- it took both of us with a long board

The sauna was delivered 9/23, a Borealis Fully Insulated 5X7 Deluxe Sauna and 8kw sauna stove from Soderlund's Wood Mill. We coordinated with the electrician to be there to hook it up at the same time.

Delivered and hooked up

We came in mid-Oct to stain the outside, using the same stain we had for the cabin exterior, which is a thick oil-based stain. We started working together on the same side and it quickly became apparent there was a noticeable difference in how we were applying the stain. Andy was using the "Jackson Pollock" method of staining and we both fired him pretty quickly. I continued while he drove to the store for a tiny paintbrush to get into the grooves between the boards. It was on the border of being too cold to stain, but we got the job done. We enjoyed our first sauna that evening.

Touching up the grooves

Almost done

Stain