Sauna
A sauna is a bath that uses dry heat to induce perspiration. Steam
is produced by pouring water on heated stones. Unlike a steam bath, a
sauna uses very high temperatures to relax muscles and causes intense
sweating to clean pores and foster respiratory wellness. In a sauna, you
do not see steam.
The average in-home sauna has room for one to four people. It is either made entirely of wood panels or board sheathing. Saunas
are not painted, because the paint does not react well with the
elevated temperature and moisture. A heater or stove that is electric, gas/oil-fired or
wood/coal-fired is used to heat the room. Stoves are usually constructed of either metal
or masonry and on top of the stove will be several large rocks or ceramic
plates. The steam heat is generated by the
bathers pouring water on the heated stones or plates.
There are usually ventilation ports at the bottom and top of the room,
with the bottom being larger and the top being smaller. Inside the sauna,
there will usually be two platforms, one high and one low. The
bather can sit on the higher platform for more heat or on the lower platform
for cooler
temperatures.
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