| Saunafin Saunas
& Steambaths
Your Source for Traditional &
Infrared Saunas,
Sauna Kits, Pre-Fab Saunas & Steambaths
SAUNAFIN specializes in the factory direct
sales of Saunas, Sauna Kits, Pre-Fab Saunas, Sauna Heaters,
Infrared Saunas and Steambath Generators. Whether you are
building your own home sauna or steambath, or are looking
for a pre-fab or infrared sauna, Saunafin will take care of
your entire sauna and steambath needs.
 WE
ARE NOT SIMPLY A "VIRTUAL COMPANY". Saunafin
is first and foremost a "brick and mortar" company.
We are not an Internet invention or simply an online reseller.
We manufacture 80% of the products we sell.
We make our own line of sauna heaters. We build our own sauna
doors in a variety of styles. And we bring in truckloads of
Western Red cedar directly from the west coast. Not only do
we manufacture sauna kits and other sauna materials, but we
also have over 40 years experience
installing literally thousands of home saunas as well as many
public use saunas.
What does this mean for you?
It means we have direct installation experience with virtually
any shape or size of sauna and have had to deal with any number
of obstacles.
If you have a special restriction or concern,
we do not have to call some distant supplier to relay your
concern, pick their brains and get back to you. We
can answer your questions on the spot, based on years of experience
installing literally thousands of saunas.
To be blunt, it means there is nothing you
have that we have not seen before.
See a list of some of our
Customers and Installations
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our Photo Gallery
TYPES OF SAUNAS
The benefits of saunas and steambaths are
widely reported. From relieving stress and soothing
tired muscles to health improvements related to "induced
fever" and detoxification. These benefits can
be realized by the use of different types of rooms.
Saunafin offers all three - traditional
(hot rock and water), steam (steambath) and
infrared. The benefits of taking a sauna
can be achieved with each. Which type of sauna is best suited
for you is a personal decision. Your choice may be influenced
by particular health concerns; a certain exercise regimen,
space restrictions, social aspects or home decor plans.
 For
example: Traditional
saunas provide a more intense environment with
extreme temperatures and blasts of hyper-steam from splashing
the rocks. For many, this is what a true sauna is all about
and it is something they desire and appreciate.
Others find this type of sauna to be too
harsh. They may consider a steambath
or one of the amazing Tylo
Combi sauna heaters with built in steamer. The
steambath approach provides lower overall temperatures (110-120°F.
vs. 185-195°F) and higher humidity (70-100% vs. 10-30
%). The higher humidity "softens" the heat.
 Infrared
saunas offer a modern twist to an age-old experience.
Infrared radiation is utilized to heat the body. Because the
rays are absorbed directly into the body, one can work up
a sweat at less intense temperatures than a traditional sauna
(100 - 130°F. vs. 185 - 195°F.)
There are those who view saunas as a communal
experience - something to be done with family or friends.
For these people a larger room is preferable. In this case,
a traditional sauna is likely more suitable as they are readily
available in a great selection of sizes. Similarly, some who
are renovating want to incorporate the sauna in the home so
that outside décor matches. For these people, a built-in
sauna kit or a steam shower may be more desirable.
Whichever type
of sauna you select, we are confident that
after only one or two sessions, you will wonder
how you ever lived without it.
HEALTH BENEFITS
A review of the literature
turns up some very significant health claims:
PAIN RELIEF:
Heat relieves pain by expanding blood
vessels and increasing circulation. Better circulation
allows more oxygen to reach injured areas of the body
and helps reduce pain and speed up the healing process.
WEIGHT CONTROL:
Perspiring is part of the complex
thermoregulatory process of the body that increases
the heart rate, cardiac output, and metabolic rate.
The process requires a large amount of energy and reduces
excess moisture, salt and subcutaneous fat. Fat becomes
water-soluble and the body sweats out fats and toxins.
EXERCISE:
 During
a 10-20 minute sauna session, your heart rate increases
by 50-75%. This provides the same metabolic result as
physical exercise. The increased cardiac load is the
equivalent to a brisk walk. There is a nominal effect
on blood pressure because the heat also causes blood
vessels in skin to expand to accommodate increased blood
flow.
DETOXIFICATION:
Toxins such as sodium, alcohol, nicotine,
cholesterol and carcinogenic heavy metals (cadmium,
lead, zinc, nickel) accumulate in the body during modern
 daily
life. The body eliminates most toxins naturally by sweating.
Heat therapy stimulates the sweat glands that cleanse
and detoxify the skin. The heat simply speeds up the
body's natural process. |
INDUCED FEVER:
Most illnesses are accompanied by
a fever. During a fever, the body heats up to eliminate
viruses and attack foreign agents. Often misunderstood,
this rise in temperature is a natural stage of the immune
system's healing process and is one of the best ways
to rid the body of chemicals and unwelcome visitors.
The immune system weakens the hold of viruses and bacterial
growth. Saunas induce an "artificial fever"
by heating up the body but without the pains of an illness.
Subsequently, the body wards off invading organisms
much more easily because the immune system is activated
consistently by the "artificial fever".
REDUCE STRESS:
Heat therapy loosens the muscles
and relaxes the body. Many massage
therapists use heat to provide more thorough and effective
treatment.
BENEFIT TO SKIN:
Heat improves circulation, expels
dirt & chemicals and removes dead cells on the surface
of the skin. This leads to a more soft and clear complexion
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Which
is best for you? All else being equal,
we always encourage our customers to select the sauna that
they "like" best. The reason is quite basic. Most
of us have a piece of equipment or a utensil sitting around
the house that we could not live without, yet never use. We
want you to use and enjoy your sauna or steambath
and you are more likely to do that if you enjoy the experience.
If you are not sure which sauna product
is best for you, please browse our website to educate
yourself and do not hesitate to call us to pick our brains.
We don’t mind at all, that’s what we are here
for. We are pleased to assist you in all facets of your project;
helping plan, design and build a sauna or steambath
you will enjoy and be proud of for years to come.
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In Canada, Saunafin is well known
as Finlandia Sauna & Steam. Since 1962, Finlandia has
been pleased to serve customers in the Toronto area and across
Canada. In order to avoid confusion with another firm in the
USA with a similar name, we have established the Saunafin
division for US sales. We are pledged to supply our American
friends the same quality, care and customer service that our
Canadian customers have come to expect and appreciate.