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STEAM ROOM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

Here is some basic information to help you understand basic steam room construction.

1. A steam room, unlike a sauna, is a moist environment. Avoid using construction
materials which are subject to corrosion or decay.

2. All inside surfaces of the steam room must be completely sealed and covered with
a waterproof finish such as tile. Sheet-rock surfaces are not recommended.
However, fiberglass re-enforced cement Sheet-rock such as “Dura Rock” or “Wonder
Board” may be used if properly sealed against moisture with a commercial
waterproof paint. All joints or cracks including shower head, handle escutcheon and
steam head escutcheon should be sealed with silicone. Acrylic enclosures recommended
for steam by the manufacturer also make excellent steam rooms.

3. Ceiling and seats inside the steam enclosure should be sloped to allow condensation
to run off the interior surfaces and prevent dripping on the bather. A ceiling
slope of 2″ per foot should be adequate. In some installations, sloping the ceiling
from the center may be required to minimize the ceiling height.

4. A floor drain should be provided for cleaning and allowing water drainage. A
nonskid floor surface should be used for safety.

5. Ceiling height should be limited to 8′. Heights in excess of 8′ may result in hot
or adequate temperatures near the ceiling but uncomfortably cool floor temperatures.

6. An area for mounting the steam generator must be selected to provide the
following:
a. Allow access for servicing and provide sufficient space to remove elements
should they ever need replacing.
b. Protect steam generator from freezing, moisture and areas which might
exceed140° F. (Do not mount the generator in the steam room or in an outdoor
location)

7. When selecting a construction material for lining the inside of your steam room,
make sure to contact the material manufacturer to determine that the material is
warranted for the hot, moist conditions of a steam room.

8. The steam room must be totally enclosed.

9. Ceiling vents in the steam room are not recommended. If used, they must form
a vapor-tight seal and positive closing. Ducts must be waterproof.

10. Skylights and exterior windows are not recommended. If used, they must be
double pane. Caution must be used to insure that the height and size of a window or
skylight in a steam room does not prevent the room from maintaining comfortable
temperatures in a reasonable length of time.

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