In Scandinavian countries, saunas are more than an occasional pleasure; they are an everyday part of a healthy lifestyle. And for good reason. Perspiration, together with elevated cardiovascular blood flow, is nature’s way of cleansing your system. Almost Heaven Saunas offer you these benefits, and many others, in the comfort of your home.

What Exactly Is A Sauna?
A sauna is an insulated room built of softwood, with an electric heater capable of heating the room to about 180° F. The sauna is a dry heat, as opposed to the near 100% humidity of a steam room.

How Do You Take A Sauna?
Most people relax in their heated sauna with a towel wrap for approximately 5-10 minute, then take a cool shower, returning to the sauna to repeat the cycle two or three times. These are general guidelines; beginners should work up to the 10-minute period, while experienced sauna bathers may stay in the sauna for longer times.

Why Is There a Bucket of Water In The Sauna?
A wooden bucket filled with fresh water and a ladle allow you to control the amount of humidity in your sauna by occasionally sprinkling water over the rocks in the heater, releasing a burst of steam into the sauna, known as Löyly. The Löyly increases perspiration and cleansing of the pores. Try it; you’ll like it!

What is Unique About Our Saunas?
We carry the finest saunas available. Almost Heaven saunas are milled from solid 1 1/2” clear, kiln dried, Western Red Cedar heartwood. In addition to its natural long lasting beauty, Western Red Cedar is a soft wood that “breathes,” absorbing humidity (not heat) for a drier atmosphere and more comfortable surface to lean against.

What Type Of Heater is Used?
The best. Our saunas feature heaters and components from one of the leading sauna heater manufacturers in the world, Saunatec® of Finland. Saunatec heaters have triple wall construction that lowers the outer surface temperature while delivering a penetrating heat that soothes and relaxes.

Where can I install my sauna?
Almost Heaven saunas are available for indoor or outdoor use; all you need is a flat washable surface and electrical power. Popular locations include exercise or recreation rooms, shower area, basement, garage, patio or pool deck.

Do I need special electrical requirements?
Almost Heaven saunas require 220/240v power connected to a 30 or 40 amp breaker in the electrical panel, similar to a conventional clothes drier.

Is a sauna expensive to operate?
No. For example, if your electrical rates are 5 cents per kilowatt-hour, it will only cost 30 cents to operate a 6 kw heater per hour.

How Can I Purchase a New Sauna?
Almost Heaven Saunas are available here at Bourne Bridge Pool and Spas. Please Call Us Today For More Information at: 1(800) 877-7319 or Visit Our Showroom.