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.

Unfinished sauna wall framing with clear polyethylene vapor barrier stapled to studs

Jul 09, 2026
by SweatDecks

Vapor barrier placement inside vs outside sauna walls: where it actually goes

Put the vapor barrier on the wrong side of your sauna wall and you'll rot the framing in a few years. Here's exactly where it goes and why, with citations.

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Curved cedar wood interior of a barrel sauna with tiered benches and glowing heater stones

Jul 09, 2026
by SweatDecks

Inside a barrel sauna: what it looks like, feels like, and costs

Curious what a barrel sauna looks like inside? We cover benches, heat, wood, ventilation, size, and real costs so you buy with confidence.

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Cedar sauna interior with glowing stones on iron heater and warm amber bench lighting

Jul 09, 2026
by SweatDecks

What is the temperature inside a sauna? A complete guide

Sauna temps range from 150°F to 195°F for traditional Finnish, 120°F, 140°F for infrared. Learn what's normal, safe, and right for you. Full breakdown inside.

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