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Custom Sauna Builders

Invest in your mental and physical health with an outdoor custom sauna. We've seen first hand the benefits a sauna unlocks in this modern age.

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Check out three of our example saunas below, every sauna is fully customizable.
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Rainier

Our basic model at $25,000 to $35,000
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Aspen

Runs generally from $35,000 to $45,000
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Juneau

For the dreamers at $45,000 to $100,000
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Additional Costs

  • Delivery or Crane costs: $1,750-$3,600+ depending on access
  • Electrical hookup from home to sauna: $2,000-$6,000. We can help you coordinate with an electrician
  • Site prep: $250-$2,000

Saunas We've Built

Take a look at some of the saunas we’ve built locally. Each custom sauna project has a full image gallery and project details.

Sauna and Deck in Oregon City OR

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Custom Sauna in Vancouver WA

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Sauna Features

Hover on the icons below and get a glimpse of what goes into the Cascade outdoor sauna.

Huum drop 9kw stove

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7 x 7 footprint

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Doug Fir Kiln Dried walls

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¼” thick tempered glass front window

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Glass Sauna Door 2’-6 x 6’-8

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  • Structure
    • 7x7 footprint
    • Pressure Treated 4x4 Base OR concrete pad
    • Doug Fir Kiln Dried walls
    • ¼” thick tempered glass front window
    • Siding: vapor barrier with Hardi siding. (upgrades available)
    • Roofing: Ice and Water underlayment with Black metal roofing (standing seam)
    • Door: Glass Sauna 2’-6 x 6’-8 with black hooks outside for towels
    • Floor: Waterproof floor
    • Circular drain directly under stove
  • Insulation and Ventilation
    • Insulation: rockwool and reflective barrier
    • Vents: circular mesh vents, one near sauna stove, one in the furthest corner away from stove, and one under the bench
  • Interior and Benches
    • Interior walls/ceiling: Rainier Plank in horizontal orientation
    • Benches: 2x2’s with 2x6 rim
    • Lower bench is 2’-6” off the floor
    • Top bench is 1’-6” off the lower bench
    • 2’ wide step and 5’ wide foot rest from step to stove
  • Electrical and Lighting
    • Light Switches: black modern exterior 2-switch (controls benches and can lights)
    • Light Fixtures: Strip light under bottom bench and exterior light by door
  • Stove and Water Features
    • Stove: Huum Drop 9kw with rocks, standard wall mount local control controller
    • Water: Hose Bib ready for outside hookup
    • Warranty: Lifetime Workmanship Warranty, 5-year manufacturer warranty on Huum Stoves

Life Doesn't Need to be Hurried

Relationships, work, social media and the general bustle of life pull you in every direction. A sauna centers you and takes away the noise.

Build a backyard sanctuary with your own custom sauna. Our team is here to design and build a sauna that fits your outdoor space and your lifestyle.

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Interior of a custom sauna with underlit benches

Sauna for your health with cold plunge

Studies suggest saunas could help improve cardiovascular health, reduce chronic pain, and even lower the risk of some diseases.

Switching from a sauna to a cold plunge helps improve circulation and speeds up recovery. This simple practice leaves you feeling refreshed and recharged.

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A diagram showing the cycle of water, steam, heat, and cold plunge

Frequently Asked Questions

Our most common sauna questions from homeowners and customers.

Whether to build a custom sauna or use a sauna kit is a personal decision that depends on what you're looking for in your sauna.
 
Sauna kits are available at much lower prices, which can be appealing if you're on a budget. The quality and longevity of a kit sauna will vary depending on the model. Some sauna kit users complain about the sauna's ability to retain heat, or to reach their desired temperature. With infrared sauna kits, some users may find the experience less enjoyable than in steam saunas.
 
Custom saunas can be built to fit your outdoor space, and may include a dressing room, shower, and matching deck and patio cover. If you're looking to create a truly unique outdoor sauna experience, our experienced outdoor living designers can help.
We build custom saunas in Vancouver, WA. Each sauna is assembled by hand in our shop, and then carefully delivered and installed in it's location at your home. This process allows us to produce custom saunas to high production and quality standards.
If you're not ready to build a custom sauna but you still want to use one, there are many places where you can experience saunas in Vancouver, WA. If you don't want to deal with people, the Automated Wellness Center provides a private, no-contact sauna and other amenities. You can find saunas at many local hotels like Heathman Lodge or Red Lion Inn & Suites Vancouver. Or book sessions with small businesses like Connect Wellness and Uptown Sauna House for a unique experience. Wherever you go to try a sauna, make sure you read reviews and understand the rules and etiquette for that location.
We recommend staying in the sauna for 15 to 20 minutes per session. This gives you plenty of time to enjoy the benefits without overdoing it. If you're new to saunas, start with 5 to 10 minutes to ease into the heat.

For regular users, sessions can last up to 45 minutes, but it’s important to take breaks. A common practice, especially in Finland, is to step outside into the cold or take a cold plunge for a quick cool-down between sessions. This helps regulate your body temperature and enhances the sauna experience.

The number of calories burned in a sauna varies based on factors like your weight, metabolism, the sauna’s temperature, and how long you stay in it. On average:

  • In a 30-minute session, you can burn between 300 and 500 calories.
  • In a 1-hour session, the range is typically 300 to 600 calories.

When you're deciding what to wear in a sauna, here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • Loose-fitting clothing made of natural fibers like cotton or linen is ideal, as it allows your skin to breathe and helps regulate body temperature. Avoid synthetic materials or tight-fitting workout clothes, as these can trap heat and sweat.

  • A fresh pair of short-length compression shorts or performance material underwear can also work well for maintaining comfort.

  • In many cases especially in the Nordic countries, going into the sauna naked is common and even preferred, as it allows your body to sweat freely.

We recommend keeping the temperature in a traditional sauna between 155–195°F (70–90°C), with 180°F being a good balance between comfort and intensity.

For a more relaxing session, 160°F works well, while those who prefer a stronger heat might enjoy the 180°F range for a more invigorating experience.

We asked one of our IT guys if you should bring a phone into a sauna at about 180 degrees. He looked very concerned and shook his head. We would not recommend bringing a phone into a sauna as the heat would drive the internal temperature of the phone to unhealthy levels.

Also the humidity which is around 40%-60% in a traditional steam sauna could cause malfunctioning with the internal electronics. This not only applies for modern phones but also smart watches and other gadgets.

Cascade sauna locations

We serve Portland, SW Washington and Tacoma. Find a Cascade sauna builder near you.

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VANCOUVER, WA

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PORTLAND, OR

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LACEY, WA

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CAMAS, WA

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TACOMA, WA

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