A sauna needs vents in order to provide a flow of fresh air for the user. The proper venting requires vents low and near the heater, and then additional vents high opposite the sauna heater. Since heat rises, the hot air escapes through the top vents while being replaced with fresh air from below. The [...]
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Sauna History
An Almost Heaven Sauna is a an easy-to-assembly sauna kit that is built of Western Red Cedar. Our Barrel Sauna and Cedar Sauna kits are sold world-wide to sauna enthusiasts. But a Barrel Sauna design isn’t the only type of sauna, and while Cedar Sauna barrels are our specialty, the history of sauna refers to [...]
Definition of “Sauna”
People are often confused about the true definition of “Sauna.” Terms such as “wet” sauna, “dry” sauna, or infrared are confusing. We have covered the aspects of the authentic cedar sauna experience in previous blog posts, but it may be useful to some to read the Wikipedia definition of “Sauna.” It is as follows: A sauna ( /ˈsɔːnə/ or /ˈsaʊnə/) [...]
“But only… If the Price is Right!”
What world renowned cedar sauna manufacturer is featured regularly on The Price is Right? You guessed it; Almost Heaven Saunas! We have been partnering with CBS for decades and are pleased to have our Barrel Sauna, Modern Home Sauna and Silo Sauna all featured on this popular game show. Our high quality sauna kits are [...]
Cupcake Sauna Response
If you have not read the previous “Cupcake Sauna Request” blog entry concerning a request for a special cedar sauna, you need to do so before reading this response. At Almost Heaven Saunas, our goal is to build quality Barrel Sauna or custom Cedar Sauna designs and Sauna Kits for ALL of our customers, even [...]
How Hot is Hot?
People purchase genuine steam saunas for the heat and the steam, and Almost Heaven Saunas manufactures only genuine steam saunas. Our specialty, of course, are Barrel Saunas. One of the most common questions we get is, “How hot will the sauna get?” But we also get the question, “Do I have to have it super [...]
Longevity
Experience matters in all things, including the manufacture of quality Cedar Saunas! Almost Heaven Saunas has been building exceptional Cedar Barrel Saunas for nearly 40 years. We have used the same METHODS, built at the same LOCATION, and utilized the talents of many of the same PEOPLE during that entire time. Sure, we have enhanced [...]
Almost Heaven, West Virginia
Almost Heaven Saunas is very proud of our genuine cedar sauna kits! We are one of the few US manufacturers of authentic cedar kits, and we are located in the heart of West Virginia. We specialize in Barrel Saunas, including our standard Barrel, Canopy Barrel, Modern Home and Silo Saunas. In each case they [...]
Happy Easter
To all of our friends and customers, Almost Heaven Saunas wishes you a Happy and Blessed Easter! Blessings, Rick Mouw
DIY Sauna Kits
While there are many great attributes of Almost Heaven Saunas, one of the best and most appreciated features we hear about is how easy they are to assemble! Almost Heaven builds a very easy DIY Kit that comes to you partially assembled. In fact, our Barrel, Canopy Barrel , Modern Home, and Silo sauna kits are each [...]
