| Sauna and Fitness Center: Building the Frame |
From "Weekend Handyman"
episode WKH-209 |
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Time: 18 hours over two days. Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 3 on the Weekend Handyman scale. Materials: Chalk line
Sliding "T" bevel
Variety of levels
Pressure treated 2x4's
Regular 2x4's
Furring strips
Unfaced insulation
Sauna kit Tools: Pin nailer
Framing nailer
Power miter saw
Cordless screwdriver
Framing and speed squares Day One Notes: - When setting up a fitness area, the location is real important. Chose a location where there will not be a lot of traffic so you can keep distractions to a minimum. You can place a sauna on concrete, tile, linoleum or any surface that does not absorb water. Don't install a sauna on carpeting.
- Check the local building codes and have an electrician make all the required connections.
- Draw up a plan and send to a sauna company. Allow two to three weeks for the sauna to arrive. Clear the location for the sauna and gather all the tools and materials.
Note: The custom sauna kit will come with everything but the framing lumber, insulation, the wire -- and, of course, the tools. Putting the Frame Together for the Sauna Floor - Measure and mark rough dimensions for the base lightly with a chalk line.
- Lay out pieces for the base plate (figure A) using 2x4 pressure treated wood.
Note: Whenever you attach wood to concrete, you have to use pressure treated wood to keep the moisture out. - To build the three wall sections, cut the top plate that matches the bottom plate.
- Mark both plates at the same time to mark the location of the studs.
- Once all the pieces are cut and marked according to the drawings, lay them out in their proper position (figure B) and then use a framing nailer to nail all the pieces together.
Note: Check the manufacturer's pressure for your nailer. Larger nailers require higher pressure. - Attach a backer board under the poly where there is no is no stud so you will have something to attach the wall to.
- Use several beads of construction adhesive along the base plate. This will provide extra stability and a better seal at the base plate.
Tip: Use heavy-duty construction adhesive. - Stand the wall in place, check to make sure it is level and then attach the wall section to the nailer. Use a powder actuated nailer (figure C) when attaching boards to concrete.
Tip: You can rent a power nailer at home center stores for approximately $40 a day. It is a real labor saving device when it comes to attaching anything to concrete or floors. Without it you would have to drill first, and then anchor your base plate using several tools and steps. Tip: Most local codes will require pressure treated lumber any time there is contact with concrete. - Frame a rough opening for the door.
- Nail top plate along the top of the wall. This will help tie the three wall sections together and give the whole structure more strength. Attach a 2x4 ledger board across the back of the sauna (figure D). This will support the ends of the ceiling joists.
Putting Up the Rafters Expert Tip: The best height for the ceiling is 7 foot or less because you don't want to waste heat. The distance from the seat to the seating should be about 42 inches. - Lay a series of 2x4 ceiling joists, 16" on center, across the top.
- You need to have a 6" overhang on the sides (figure E) -- a little longer in the front.
- Cut rafters off to create a soffit in the front. Determine the overhang by the shortest rafter.
- Put fascia framing up using 16 penny nails.
- To complete the framing, place some cross-blocks of wood in for more support, frame the windows, place some furring strips on the back wall, put up the drywall and have an electrician run the wiring for the sauna.
In the next segment, the framing will be completed and the tongue-and-groove walls will be installed.
RESOURCES :
Custom Cut Sauna (Finnleo Sauna & Steam)
Brand Name: Finnleo
Model Number: 3300
Color: Nordic White Spruce
Finnleo Sauna & Steam
Cokato, MN 55321
Website: www.finnleo.com
Powder Actuated Fastener/Nailer (Hilti)
Brand Name: Hilti
Model Number: DX460
Contact: Joe Annen, Hilti Pro Shop Consultant
Hilti, Inc.
Tulsa, OK 74121
Fax: 800-879-7000
Vinyl Wall Base (Johnsonite)
Brand Name = Johnsonite
Model Number = CB-40
Color: Black
Johnsonite
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Fax: 440-708-0069
Power Tape (Johnsonite)
Brand Name = Johnsonite
Model Number = 8 rolls/kit --164 ft/roll
Johnsonite
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Fax: 440-708-0069
Transition Trim (Johnsonite)
Brand Name = Johnsonite
Model Number = CTA-40-P
Color = Black
Johnsonite
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Fax: 440-708-0069
LifeFitness Cross Trainer (LifeFitness)
Brand Name = LifeFitness
Model Number = X3
Color = Black
Contact: Tracey M. Budz, Public Relations, Life Fitness
Life Fitness
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312-258-3904
Fax: 312-258-3990
Interior Walls
ISBN: 0696213516
Author: Stanley Books Editor
Order this title from Amazon.
Meredith Books Corp.
Website: www.meredith.com
Sports Flooring (Johnsonite)
Model: Reaction SATI-506
Color: Black with color chips
Johnsonite
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Fax: 440-708-0069
GUESTS :
Mark Raisanen
575 E. Cokato St.
Cokato, MN 55321
Phone: 320-286-3305
National Sales Manager
Finnleo Sauna & Steam
Rick Gale
10830 Russell Ave., S.
Bloomington, MN 55431
Phone: 952-884-0434
Regional Business Manager
Johnsonite
Chris Ball
6819 Wayzata Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-544-2540
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