Steam rooms have become an affordable option for the average middle-income family. Gone are the days when steam rooms were only to be found in gyms, hotels and spas. The technology has developed to the point where “portable”, prefabricated units (Tylo steam rooms for example) can be installed in a very short time, allowing you to enjoy the calming relaxation of steam in the comfort of your own home.
The health benefits of steam bathing have been known for thousands of years since the time of the Romans. A steam bath calms the nerves and enables anyone to experience deep relaxation. These prefabricated steam rooms can be your option if you are considering a renovation, or simply planning to build a new home. You can even order a unit that is customised to your tastes. Your budget is usually the only limiting factor.
Prefabricated Versus DIY Steam Rooms
A steam bath comprises of a steam generating device (the steam generator or stem plant) and an enclosure for containing the steam. The steam generator heats water to steam, filling the enclosure or steam room with condensed water vapour that envelopes the person taking the bath. This creates a very high humidity in the room that goes as high as 100%.
This high humidity in a steam room requires that the materials used to build it are totally water resistant and non-porous. This requirement is necessitated by hygiene and the need to make cleaning and maintenance tasks easy. The best materials are usually glass, plastic or tile.
The do-it-yourself option for building a steam bath involves constructing a tiled and framed enclosure or room fitted with a steam door, buying a steam generating unit, and fitting everything together. The steam door is not just any door; it has to be able to contain the water vapour within the room and as such it is usually padded and made from a steam-proof material, either metal or plastic. The DIY option is for the perfectionist and usually results in a beautiful end product but it is also quite expensive, both in labour and material costs. Most middle-income homes may not be able to afford the DIY, customised steam room.
The Tylo steam rooms offer an affordable option to the middle-income family. These pre-fabricated steam rooms are low-cost and easy to install. This option has significantly reduced the cost of adding a steam room to the bathroom of your home.
Steam Room Accessories
To add zest to your steam bath experience a variety of accessories are on offer and include fragrances and aromas, mood lighting, special steam-proof stereo equipment among others. The conditions of temperature and high humidity in a steam room require that it is built with moisture-resistant materials. This ensures that the steam room is easier to clean and will always be fresh for your bathing experience.
The steam room environment also means that some accessories used to enhance your bathing experience have to be specially built. An example is the steam room stereo. Several manufacturers market these steam room accessories online.