Sauna System FAQs
Yes, we build custom saunas for clients every day.
A sauna can go almost anywhere it will fit, on almost any type of surface – concrete, tile, laminate, etc. We suggest avoiding placing it on carpet.
To keep the inside clean, you should periodically scrub the floor or benches with a mild solution of water and baking soda.
Please refer to your installation manual.
On average, a sauna will heat to 165F in 30-40 minutes and to 190F in less than 60.
Operational costs are negligible under normal use, much like the cost of a clothes dryer or electric oven.
All of the panel, ceiling, bench and end sections are pre-assembled at the factory, and all of the holes are pre-drilled for your convenience. Generally two or three people can put a sauna together in a few hours.
Baltic Leisure Pre-Cut sauna rooms come with everything you need for your sauna room: a heater, stones, a light, a bucket and ladle, and a thermometer. Optional accessories can be found in the Factory Store on our website.
An electric heater is standard with every Baltic Leisure sauna. Wood-burning option are available for those who prefer this type of heater. A wood heater requires venting out the top or back of the room as well as an appropriate firewall around the heater.
The health benefits attributed to sauna usage include: improved circulation, lower blood pressure, enhanced immune system, respiratory relief, detoxification, burned calories, better skin tone, and joint and muscle pain relief.
Technically, an infrared experience is not a sauna. Infrared does not warm the room but does penetrate the body with infrared rays, helpful in relieving sore joints and muscles. Whereas, a wet/dry traditional sauna is a total body experience, providing joint and muscle relief as well as a host of other health benefits
Traditionally, most saunas consist of a rotation cycle: dry, wet, dry, wet, etc., with cool downs in between cycles.
A wet sauna experience results when you pour water over the heater rocks, thus producing steam (humidity). A dry sauna is the absence of any humidity.
A sauna is a room made from softwood and incorporates an electric heater or a wood-burning heater capable of reaching ≥ 190° Fahrenheit.
Steam System FAQs
Steam is piped from the generator through a 1/2″ copper line that connects to a steam outlet head(s) installed in the wall of the room typically located a minimum of 18″ above the floor, and should be in an area that minimizes potential bather contact. Multiple steam heads should be installed in large rooms for more even steam distribution.
Ceiling vents inside the steam room are not recommended or necessary. Steam is quickly dissipated when you turn on the water to shower after ending your steam bath. If vents or exhaust fans are used, they must be installed with a vapor-tight seal and have a positive closing damper to prevent heat from escaping. Many people install an exhaust fan in the ceiling near the steam shower door to remove excess steam when the door is opened.
Insulation is highly recommended. Insulation in the walls and ceiling will make the room easier and more economical to heat. Also, insulated walls will reduce exterior noises from disrupting the tranquil environment inside the steam bath.
The ideal ceiling height is 7′ to prevent uncomfortable temperature variations common in steam rooms with ceiling heights greater than 8′.
Virtually any shower space can be converted to a steam bath by adding an airtight door and totally enclosing the space to prevent steam from escaping. A qualified professional contractor should be consulted before starting the project.
Steam will begin flowing into the room within 4 to 6 minutes after the system is turned on. Depending on room material and other room construction variables, it should take an additional 10 to 20 minutes for the ambient room temperature to reach the desired temperature setting
Yes, steam baths are an excellent environment to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy. Fragrance oils enhance the steam bathing experience and provide additional relief when suffering from a cold or when your respiratory system is congested
The primary differences between steam and sauna baths are the temperature, humidity levels and room construction. Steam is a wet environment with temperatures usually in a range of 110 to 125 degrees F and relative humidity close to 100%. A sauna is a dry environment with temperatures ranging between 165 to 185 degrees F and low humidity levels of 10 to 20%. Sauna rooms feature walls and benches made of soft woods such as cedar, hemlock, alder or spruce, while steam baths require moisture resistant walls such as porcelain tile, marble, granite, travertine or acrylic material.
Wine Cellar System FAQs
The temperature range can be set between 55°F and 60°F.
It is always better to have the cellar well stocked. More mass controls the temperature better, preventing the compressor from running too frequently due to having to cool an excess volume of space.
Some wine critics will include in wine’s review a “drinking window”, or range of years during which they predict the wine will be at its best. We recommend that you subscribe to one of these experts’ newsletters to help you in a selecting wines to buy and in determining how long to age them.
Typically, dry white wines don’t benefit much, if any, from aging (very fine Burgundy, Riesling, and Champagne are prominent exceptions). Nevertheless, it is wise to store them in a cellar to protect them from heat and light damage. Red wines are a different story. A fine, well-balanced red wine from a good vintage will usually improve with some age. Most very fine Cabernet Sauvignons, Bordeaux, Syrahs, Burgundys, Barolos, and Riogjas are made with the expectation that they will be allowed to age in order to reach their full potential.
Every wine will benefit from proper storage conditions. The appropriate length of storage depends on the grape varietal and the quality of the wine.
In general, the temperature should be approximately 55° F (55° F to 60 ° F is adequate for red wines) and humidity between 60% and 75%. Sparkling wines and most white wines which generally develop at a faster rate than reds, can be stored at lower temperatures (45° F to 55° F) to slow the maturation and provide a longer “drinking window.”
Bottles are stored horizontally to keep corks moist and swollen. This prevents air from entering the bottle, thus avoiding oxidation.
In general, red wines should be served in the 55° F to 65° F range (depending on type). When served at temperatures above 68 degrees, red wine begins to taste monolithic and will have a warm, alcoholic aftertaste. White wines and Champagne are best served in the 40° F to 50 ° F ragnge (depending on the type). Too often white wines are served too cold, suppressing the flavors and richness of the wines.
It is recommended wine be served a little cooler and allowed to warm up and develop in the glass.
The standard glass used in wine cellars offers a 70% UV protections and the fluted glass offers 63%. The glass is the same type used in finer home window applications.
Baltic Leisure Wine Cellars have Thermo-Pane glass doors and low intensity LED interior lighting.
Yes, steam baths are an excellent environment to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy. Fragrance oils enhance the steam bathing experience and provide additional relief when suffering from a cold or when your respiratory system is congested