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I’m beginning to research an article about steam showers, and the very first question that pops into my head is, “Why would anyone want one?” So, do any of you have experience with steam showers, either using or installing them?
Thanks much,
Andy
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UH, Andy?
Did you miss my post of about a half hour earlier? Are you sure this is research for an article & you aren't bidding against me?
The why in this application is he likes a steam room & can afford some of the better things in life. I have refused to custom build one in this application as it is on the 2cnd floor & I have heard way to many horror stories. Even My architecht said don't do it.
*Mr. Engel,
View Image © 1999-2001"The first step towards vice is to shroud innocent actions in mystery, and whoever likes to conceal something sooner or later has reason to conceal it." Aristotle
*What, you think that I actually read this board, Rob? I'm sorry, I had no intention of hijacking your thread. I just didn't see it. I think that we'll be OK to leave both of these up. Since you've mentioned your thread as this thread's first response, I think you might get more responses. Hey everyone, read Rob's post. His question is different than mine. Hope that helps,Andy
*Andy,The best my sinuses have ever felt were after steam bathes. I'd love to have one.JonC
*Bad Andy; good steam..Built right, A good steam shower is a real pleasure. The key is to build it right. The enclosure must be well insulated and watertight all around, the steam generator must be accessible from outside the steam envelope (maintenance) and the door must be tight fitting all around. Personally, I would much rather indulge in a steam bath than to lounge in a sauna.Just my $0.02Bob
*Andy, my brother-in-law put one in for his sinus problems. He loves it
*Depending on available time, certain routines get trimmed from my gym workout: the first to go is the stationary bike, the very last thing to get trimmed is my steam bath (if I don't have time for it, I don't stop by the gym)
*Surely you are kidding...pretty close to heaven in my book.
*Just be sure to put in the very best vapor barrier moisture barrier waterproofer that you possibly can. If the steam gets into a wall cavity and then attacks the back of the drywall of the adjoining room... or condenses and drips to the ceiling below...You end up with a mushy mess.
*Andy, For my experience the two most important things to remember are 1) have the generator match the need of the shower enclosure which is affected by several items, size,material and openings. The manufacturers can figure all this quite easily and are glad to as a proper installation makes all the difference in how their product functions. 2)Make sure the ceiling is either a slight dome or pitched slightly off level.A drip from a tile ceiling onto one's back in a steam shower feels like an ice cube. Skip
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I'm beginning to research an article about steam showers, and the very first question that pops into my head is, "Why would anyone want one?" So, do any of you have experience with steam showers, either using or installing them?
Thanks much,
Andy