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Drawn from my 5-part backyard DIY sauna series — watch on YouTube →

Sauna Build Plans
6′ × 8′ Outdoor Cedar

Dimensioned PDFs from a real backyard sauna build — every stud, every cut, every fastener with real prices. Not generic templates.

15Pages total
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Framing — Phase 1
7-page PDF

Sauna Framing Plans (Phase 1)

Complete framing plans drawn from an actual 6×8 cedar sauna build on a backyard deck. Floor, walls, roof, and full materials list with real prices.

  • Floor framing plan with sleeper layout
  • All 4 wall elevations dimensioned
  • California-corner detail on back wall
  • Slope-cut studs for the shed roof
  • Full materials & cut list
$40
Interior & Finish — Phase 2
8-page PDF

Sauna Interior & Finish Plans (Phase 2)

Interior & finish plans for the same 6×8 cedar sauna. Wall buildup, bench framing, heater placement, vent positions for proper Finnish-style airflow, and materials.

  • Wall buildup section (cedar → furring → vapor barrier → R-15 → studs → OSB → siding)
  • Bench detail with cedar slats & joists
  • Heater placement with clearances + electrical note
  • Top + intake vent placement for airflow
  • Per-wall cedar T&G counts
$40
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Sauna Build Plans Bundle (Phase 1 + 2)

Both PDFs together — 15 pages of dimensioned drawings, materials, and build-tested decisions for a complete 6×8 outdoor cedar sauna. Save $15 vs. buying separately.

  • Everything in Phase 1: framing, walls, roof, materials
  • Everything in Phase 2: interior, benches, heater, vents
  • Substitution notes for non-deck builds included
  • 15 pages of dimensioned drawings
  • Single zip download
$80 $65

Built it. Documented it. Sharing it.

I built a 6′×8′ cedar sauna on the back deck. After people kept asking for the plans, I drew them up — properly dimensioned, with the real materials list and prices from my own build (not someone else's guess).

These plans cover the design decisions that matter: California-corner framing on the back wall, the slope-cut studs for the shed roof, the wall buildup that lets the cedar dry on both sides, bench geometry that actually works, and vent placement for the right Finnish-style airflow.

15
Dimensioned drawings
5-part
Build video series
Built
in 2026
PDF
Print or screen

Common questions

How do I get the files?

Pay with card via Stripe — instant download link on the success page. Link is valid 24 hours, up to 3 downloads.

What format are the plans?

PDF, landscape Letter. Watermarked. Print or read on screen. Bundle ships as a .zip with both PDFs.

Can I adapt the design?

Yes — every dimension is called out so you can scale, swap materials, or change door/window placement. Substitution notes for non-deck-mounted builds included.

Does it cover electrical?

Brief note on the heater wiring (50A circuit → 6/3 wet-rated → control panel). Consult a licensed electrician for your local code.

Refunds?

Digital goods aren't refundable once downloaded. If you have an issue with the file, contact me here.

What's the difference between Phase 1 and 2?

Phase 1 is the framing (floor, walls, roof). Phase 2 is everything inside (insulation, vapor barrier, cedar T&G, benches, heater, vents). Buy what you need, or grab the bundle.