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It is particularly popular on cold, dark days in autumn and winter: the sauna.
It is good for body and soul, offers relaxation and recreation.
A private sauna is of course very comfortable, especially in times of Corona.
This year in particular, many people decided to go for it, says Hans-Jürgen Gensow from the German Sauna Association in Bielefeld.
“At present, the sauna at home simply offers more freedom.” In addition, the public sauna facilities are affected by lockdowns and are closed, making it impossible to take a sauna.
But you don't have to do without it - provided you have your own sauna.
"If you want to benefit from the positive, healthy effects, you should visit them regularly, preferably at least twice a week," recommends Thorsten Damm, Managing Director of the Federal Association of Saunabau, Infrared and Steam Baths in Wiesbaden.
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His advice: two to three courses of ten to 15 minutes at temperatures of 80 to 90 degrees are ideal.
It is important to cool down afterwards, because the sauna effect is created by the interplay of heat and cold.
What to do with the sauna in the house and apartment?
While the sauna was often housed in the basement of a family house in the past, there are many more options today.
Modern saunas can be put together very flexibly from individual elements, so that there is a place for them in almost every corner of the house.
This model by Corso is perfectly matched to the bathroom design
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You can have a sauna under sloping ceilings, in the former storage room, in the bathroom and even in the living room.
And of course in the garden.
Which sauna is right for me?
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There are basically three basic types of saunas, all of which can also be used in private areas.
“The classic sauna, also known as the Finnish sauna, has a temperature of between 80 and 110 degrees, and the humidity is low.
That's why there is an infusion every now and then, ”explains Damm.
A higher humidity but lower temperatures are common in the low-temperature or bio sauna.
“This type of sauna is also popular because its climate has a particularly positive effect on the respiratory system,” says the sauna expert.
The third basic type is less common in the private sector: the steam bath.
It has relatively low temperatures, but one hundred percent humidity.
Heat up the sauna properly
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In most cases, electric ovens are used to heat the saunas.
Wood stoves, as they were originally common in the saunas of the Scandinavian countries, are also popular with real sauna fans outdoors.
Today hardly any do-it-yourselfer builds his own sauna.
It's a lot easier.
There are fully equipped models on the market - technology included.
The Aura model from the manufacturer Klafs is not only beautiful to look at, but also functional
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"Which sauna comes into question depends to a large extent on the number of people who want to use it," says Damm.
“If you have a sauna alone, 1.4 meters are enough on a two meter area.
We recommend at least two by two meters for four people. ”A cooling and shower area should be within easy reach.
Smaller saunas with a volume of up to six cubic meters can be heated with normal alternating current.
Family saunas usually require three-phase current, which can usually be connected by an electrician without any problems.
Saunas also conceivable in rented apartments
“Small saunas can even be used in rental apartments,” says Gensow.
“There are models that look like a cupboard and can be extended to a sauna cabin at the push of a button.
You can simply take them with you when you move. "
The sauna S1 from Klafs can be manually extended to its full size with one movement
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Compact saunas that are suitable for moving are in vogue, says sauna expert Damm.
And: saunas are not only popular in their own homes, they are also a comfortable extra in holiday apartments.
The dangers of saunas in your own four walls
An indoor sauna always carries the risk that the high humidity will cause mold or other damage to components.
The hot steam from the infusion could settle on the walls of the house and moisture could penetrate the masonry.
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“To prevent this, the sauna walls should have a little distance from the building wall so that the air in the spaces can circulate and dry out,” says Marc Ellinger, head of the Freiburg-Südbaden regional office from the Association of Private Builders.
In addition, the walls of the room in which the sauna is located must be insulated.
If you consider all of this, nothing stands in the way of having a sauna experience in the family circle.
Not even the coronavirus anymore.
Your own sauna: It doesn't necessarily have to be in the house, you can also sit down in the garden - here the Talo by Klafs
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