tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185706977944732616.post2333271849145888524..comments2024-03-17T04:36:03.021-05:00Comments on Outdoor Sauna Build- How I Built My Wood Fired Sauna: Insulating the sauna-- I feel warmer already.JulianBlogMNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728083898768467524noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185706977944732616.post-84634693916126543152016-07-28T08:32:48.079-05:002016-07-28T08:32:48.079-05:00J,
Thank you for following the blog! Since I hav...J, <br /><br />Thank you for following the blog! Since I haven't dealt with the regular foil, I can't really compare the two. However, my goal was to build the sauna to be as warm as possible for the most enjoyment. Although I haven't yet had a chance to use it in the dead of winter, as we were still building, we did use it in the early spring, with temp's being around 30F and were able to get the hot room above 200F. <br /><br />As far as off gassing, I assume you're talking about health concerns. I am too usually looking out for things like that, however, look at it this way:<br /><br />1. The foil will be behind a layer of 1" thick cedar.<br />2. As far as I understand, it's a difference between just foil and foil with air pockets<br />3. You probably have worse materials that are more exposed such as green 2x4s to frame/support your benches, and the stove which will smell up the room like crazy for the first 10 firings while burning off the paint :)<br /><br />So, my personal opinion, use the insulation that will retain the most heat in the room-- you'll love the sauna that much more if it gets you hot in the winter.JulianBlogMNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728083898768467524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185706977944732616.post-6900114726419518082016-07-28T00:22:35.224-05:002016-07-28T00:22:35.224-05:00ive been reading quite a bit on the aluminum foil ...ive been reading quite a bit on the aluminum foil vs reflective bubble foil debate. how have you found the bubble foil to perform? my main concern is off gassing (even if the product can withstand 180F, seems like things might start getting funky before then). ive already purchased bubble foil, but am seriously considering switching to simple aluminum and making up the 1-2 in R value with more insulation...any thoughts?Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15746172652687972527noreply@blogger.com