A Budget-Friendly DIY Guide from Norway with practical insights, resourcefulness and a touch of humor throughout the sauna-building process.

Embark on a journey to create the ultimate sauna experience with this comprehensive guide, sharing the nitty-gritty details of building a sauna in the chilly winters of Norway by a self-proclaimed DIY enthusiast. DIY Sauna Building Adventure.

Driven by a desire for intense heat, I strategically places the sauna close to a lake. The build begins with creating a functional workspace, including a whimsical "støvvel dance" to test it out. To ensure stability, three concrete pillars are cast after meticulous measurements and diagonal checks, preventing the creation of a "crooked Russian Sauna."

Addressing freezing temperatures in Norway, the author digs down one meter or to solid rock to prevent concrete movement. Despite being a DIY amateur with basic tools, I share creative solutions, including using a weight to compensate for a low pillar height.

I emphasizes the importance of a well-leveled frame and adds extra support with a secondary frame within. Resourcefulness shines as second-hand windows are repurposed for cost savings, and insulation is strategically placed to meet Finnish sauna guidelines.

The guide delves into the magical realm of sauna interiors, covering ventilation, insulation, and temperature control. Valuable insights from a Norwegian DIY forum and special thanks to "Doctor Sakke" enhance the sauna's efficiency. I share the importance of using aluminum foil for steam protection and provides step-by-step details on the sauna's interior construction.

The flooring comprises treated wood, wet room plates, and tiles with a waterproof membrane to prevent unwanted chemical gases. I share experiences with a flat-sloped roof and addresses potential issues with chimney placement, backed by lessons learned from a saunaguy.

Resourcefulness continues with money-saving strategies, including the acquisition of free materials like planks and second-hand tiles. I showcase a humorous approach, incorporating a clown.

The guide wraps up with a reflection on my as a non-expert builder, highlighting the importance of research, thoroughness, and a nine-year learning curve. I share a budget breakdown and concludes the sauna-building adventure with a toast: "Kippis! Cheers! Skål!"

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00:00 Intro
00:36 Building the outside box for the sauna
08:46 The roof
15:34 The walls, door and window
21:21 The inside job starts
23:58 2. Layer floor, plates
26:40 Tile floor
29:30 Chicken pooh in my face
30:42 Panel
32:06 Firewall
33:14 Wood fired sauna oven and pipe installation
36:13 The bench
38:35 Outro and pictures

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