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Before You Buy A Sauna...To buy a sauna you'll be happy with requires some up front thinking and planning. After all, it's not exactly a cheap purchase! Here are some things you'll need to know... Do you want a traditional or infrared sauna? This is one of the first things you want to be sure of before you make a purchase. If you're not sure about the difference between a far infrared sauna and a hot-air sauna, see this article --> far infrared saunas. Should you buy a sauna pre-cut, a modular sauna kit or build your own? Pre-cut sauna kits cost less than modular kits, but… 1. They’re more challenging to set up, and Modular sauna kits are more expensive, partly because most of the assembly work is already done. You simply attach the panels together, and you can possibly set it up in 30 minutes. If you want to take your sauna along if you were to relocate, a modular kit is probably the best choice. Building your own sauna is definitely the most difficult, but can be the most rewarding. You can design all aspects of your sauna. I’ve written separate articles about pre-cut sauna kits, modular sauna kits, and building a sauna. How large do you want your sauna? Will guests be using it or just you and your family members? You can buy a sauna big enough for 1 or 2 people or large enough for 10 or more. You can even purchase a model that includes a changing room and a shower area. This can be especially useful if the sauna will be included in your entertainment plans. You can expect to pay much more for a sauna that big. If your sauna will be near a pool, it can actually double as your pool house. This leads us to another question… Do you want it in or outdoors? If you want to place your sauna outdoors, it needs to be made to endure different weather elements. That’s not a problem – you can buy an outdoor sauna kit that will include the right materials. If you’re considering outdoor placement, you should check your local building codes first! You may need to obtain a special permit. You don’t want to set up an outdoor sauna only to be forced to take it down. Perform some evaluations! Last but certainly not least, you want to buy a quality sauna, not some junk that you may have to replace in a few years time, right? You should be careful about who you buy your sauna from! Don’t shop on price alone. You know what they say – you often get what you pay for. Here are a couple of things you can do… Evaluate warranties. Make sure you compare warranties and look closely at the warranty details. Ask for referrals. You may want to try to talk to former customers of a dealer. (In a moment, I will show you an excellent information resource) If you're buying a sauna online, I think you might want to evaluate websites also. A poor looking site with huge promises about what saunas can do for you may be indicative of a company selling cheap merchandise. That’s not necessarily true, but it's something to look at. In closing... Use the information in this article, and you will end up buying a sauna that you'll probably be very happy with. Here's More... Far Infrared Sauna Group - A Yahoo Group message board that you can use in your research. You'll need to obtain a Yahoo ID if you don't already have one. Home Sauna Choices – a breakdown of your options for buying a sauna Buy A Sauna - 3 reasons to invest in a sauna for your home Discount Saunas - how to get a sauna for cheap Prefabricated Home Sauna Kits - why a prefab sauna is a good choice
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