About Us
We are a small building company in the Gatineau Hills nestled outside of Wakefield, Qc.
We design, build, sell and rent custom saunas. From a budget friendly, space saving two person sauna to a bespoke luxurious sauna seating ten to twelve people.
We are also proud to be an authorised dealer of Leisurecraft and can provide you with any of their quality made in Canada products. From hot tubs to tiki bars. They’ve been doing it since 2004.
Our Experts
Mark Gibson is the owner and main builder at Wakefield Sauna Co. He has been in the construction industry since 1999 and running his own woodworking and general contracting businesses since 2016.
Mark Gibson
FAQ's
How long will my sauna take to heat up?
On average, it takes about 30 to 40 minutes for the sauna to heat up to achieve your desired temperature. This heating time is dependent upon the ambient temperature from which the room begins heating and the ventilation provided.
How hot will my sauna get?
The temperature for a sauna typically ranges between 150 F and 194 F (65 – 90 Celsius ).
How does my sauna work?
The process for heating your sauna most often involves an electric heater or wood burning stove that heats a compartment of stones, which then radiates the heat throughout the room. Once the room reaches the set temperature, the heater will cycle on and off, typically operating about 50% of the time. If applicable, the heated stone will keep the room hot and at a stable temperature.
Why should I pour water over the rocks?
Most sauna users enjoy pouring water over the stones to create steam to raise sauna humidity levels. The benefits of pouring water over the stones include: making the room more comfortable, moistening the nasal passages, and allowing the use of aromatherapy by mixing essential oils with the water. There is an on-going worldwide trend with sauna bathing for “lower temperatures and higher humidity” the so called “soft sauna”.
How long should I stay in my sauna?
The recommended length of time to remain in a sauna is 10-20 minutes. Depending on your comfort level, take breaks in between your sauna session.
What are the health benefits of a sauna?
Saunas work by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, improving blood vessel function, and activating different parts of the nervous system.
Benefits may include:
cardiovascular health
pain relief
stress reduction
muscle recovery
detoxification
organ cleanse
What are the Advantages of a Cedar Hot Tub or a Acrylic Spa?
Do Cedar Hot Tubs leak?
Cedar Hot Tubs springing leaks is the #1 common misconception among people that don’t own one. Wooden hot tubs are supposed to leak ever so slightly for the first few days after assembly, but the amount of leaked water is generally not even noticed. After the first few days, the wood in your hot tub will have swollen properly and formed a tight sea
How long does it take to heat up a wood burning hot tub?
Typical heat up times for cedar hot tubs are 2-4 hours, depends on the quality of the fire and also if you are using cold well water or pumping water from a lake or pond.
Are Wood Hot Tubs Difficult to Clean & Maintain?
This is another common misconception about wood burning cedar hot tubs. In fact, unlike plastic spas, wooden hot tubs don’t crack, chip, blister, bubble, fade or stain. To clean a hot tub all one has do is drain the water and rinse it out.
Design Your Own Sauna
