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STEAM ROOM:
If you are using an existing shower or bathtub, make sure that it is
completely sealed right up to the ceiling. The ceiling and walls must be tiled
or covered with water resistant material. If you are building a steam room,
talk to someone that has experience with the construction of steam rooms.
Steam rooms must be constructed differently from any other type of room.
STEAM ROOM REQUIREMENTS:
1.) Steam room must be completely enclosed, with full walls, door, floor and
ceiling.
2.) It is recommended that a gasketed door is used for heat sealing and
steam containment.
3.) If tile flooring is used, install anti-skid strips or equivalent, for safety.
4.) Walls and ceilings must be covered with water-resistant, non-corrosive
surface, such as tile, molded acrylic, fiberglass, etc.
5.) Provide a floor drain.
6.) Ceiling and seat must slope slightly to allow condensate to runoff.
(Ceiling slope 2” per 1 ft)
7.) Steam generator must be on a flat surface, in an area where it would be
accessible, dry, and where it will not freeze. The steam lines should always
slope either towards the generator or towards the steam heads as not-to
allow the formation of condensate to accumulate.
8.) All inside surfaces should be adequately sealed. Around faucets, shower
head, and steam heads should be sealed with mildew resistant silicone.
9.) Ceiling height should be no higher than 7ft to 8 ft, preferably 7 ft.
10.) Room should be insulated with not more than a maximum R-12 value.
A higher R-value may cause room to heat to quickly and not allow steam to
condense normally.
11) Steam lines over 10 ft should be insulated.
Ventilation:
Generally, steam rooms which are used at a maximum of two hours at one
time do not require any special ventilation. Steam rooms which are
continously used more than two hours at a time should be ventilated with a
ratio of 10-20 cubic meters of air per person per hour. The air inlet maybe
placed down low on the same wall as the door or a gap under the door. the
air outlet should be up high as far away from the inlet as possible. Do not
locate above door or over seats. Outlet should be connected to a vent duct
leading to open air. Duct should be 100% steam and water tight. Avoid sags
in duct which may cause water pockets, that will block outlet, due to
condensation.
Steam Room Requirements
NOTE: These are only suggestions.
Saunacore manufactures quality
steambath generators and sauna heaters;
therefore we cannot warrant information
regarding materials and construction
methods of steam room and sauna room.
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