SweatDecks Blog

Welcome to the SweatDecks wellness journal. Our team of credentialed experts -- including sports medicine physicians, exercise scientists, and master builders -- covers everything from cold plunge protocols and sauna health benefits to installation guides and product comparisons. Whether you're researching your first home sauna or optimizing a contrast therapy routine, you'll find science-backed answers here.

Cedar tongue-and-groove sauna wall boards with small expansion gap spacers between courses

Jul 10, 2026
by SweatDecks

Sauna wall board expansion gaps: exactly how much space you need

Leave 3 to 6 mm (⅛, ¼ in) between sauna wall boards for wood expansion. This guide explains why, how to measure, and what happens if you skip it. 140 chars

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Fogged glass steam room door closed against tiled wall with condensation

Jul 10, 2026
by SweatDecks

Steam room door seal gap requirement: what you actually need to know

Steam room doors need a near-zero perimeter gap and a proper sweep seal. Learn exact tolerances, code requirements, and why even a 1/8" gap kills performance.

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