Wood-burning stove for sauna - Home sauna with your own wood-burning stove

Wood-burning stove for sauna: romance versus potential danger?

The sauna at home has to be heated somehow - that much is clear. Anyone who can't get to grips with an electric sauna heater will inevitably have to consider a wood-burning stove. But what are the implications for sauna owners? What are the costs and what needs to be considered?

Wood-burning stove for saunas: classic saunas in compliance with the law

The classic wood-burning sauna heater is the first choice for many sauna lovers. The logs crackle romantically, you can watch the fire and the room climate is very pleasant. The need to add wood is not a chore, but is seen as part of the relaxation process. However, there are some legal regulations to be observed to ensure that the wood-burning stove can be used in the sauna at home.

A fire protection plate must be fitted between the stove and the wall, and the surface on which the stove is placed must also be protected accordingly. There must be a safety distance between the wall and the stove and between the stove and the ceiling. The wood-burning stove must also bear the CE mark, which means that it is safe in accordance with DIN EN 15821-2010. In addition, there are the requirements of the Federal Immission Control Ordinance, which must also be complied with. This is where the chimney sweep comes into play, with whom the construction project for your own wood-burning stove should ideally be discussed. He can also tell you what is really subject to authorisation and which requirements you must comply with. In some cases, the requirements differ depending on the federal state or even between different cities in the same state. These requirements often go beyond the Federal Immission Control Act.

Important: The wood-burning stove produces smoke during operation, so the distance to the neighbours must be guaranteed. This is necessary so that the smoke can dissipate without disturbing the neighbours.

Wood-burning stove for sauna - advantages and disadvantages of the wood-burning stove

If you decide in favour of a wood-burning stove, the initial purchase costs start at around 400 euros, depending on the model. Of course, there is no upper limit to the price. With a wood-burning stove, you always have full cost control and the opportunity to compare the prices of wood and then choose the most favourable supplier. You need to plan for the costs of the chimney sweep, which can be up to 70 euros per year depending on the scope of the service.

Operating the sauna with a wood-burning stove is romantic and many sauna fans rave about the extremely hot infusions that can be produced with the stove.

However, the wood-burning stove in the sauna at home also has disadvantages. You always have to make sure that you have enough wood on hand. This must be procured and stored in a dry place. You cannot go into the sauna spontaneously because the wood-burning stove has to heat up first. You should definitely consider the time and effort involved here! It is also important to dispose of the ash. This can create a lot of dirt, so you should proceed with caution.

In practice, the wood-burning stove is of course much more susceptible to fire - insurance companies are therefore very interested in the type of stove you use for heating. The insurance premium will vary accordingly.

If you want a lower temperature during your sauna session, this is not easy to set. Switching quickly simply does not work. The wood-burning stove also takes longer to heat up.

But all these disadvantages don't bother a real sauna fan if they get a cosy sauna that is both romantic and healthy.

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