Basic Kit for a 3x3 Banya Srb
Photo 1 – Building a 3x3 Banya
Planning a 3x3 sauna is simple. The sauna and shower rooms, for example, can be combined into one space. Up to four people can enjoy a sauna session simultaneously in such a cabin.
Logs or Timber
The cabin can be built from pre-finished round logs. Alternatively, a sauna can be constructed using convenient profiled timber.
Log construction is slightly more expensive and takes longer to assemble due to the complexity of joint carving. A sauna made from pre-finished timber is about 10% cheaper and faster to build. No carving or fitting of timber is required—the material already has a smooth shape and convenient joints.
Foundation
The foundation is selected based on soil type and the need for a basement. The simplest option is a pile foundation.
A strip foundation allows for a basement to be built.
Learn more about foundations: Build a Banya Yourself
Basic Kit
Today, it's easy to buy a basic kit for a sauna of the desired size. A standard 3x3 sauna kit includes:
- 3x3 cabin frame;
- ceiling joists;
- roof sheathing;
- interstave insulation;
- floor joists;
- roofing felt;
- finished floor;
- ceiling cladding;
- cladding for gables;
- window frames without glass or hardware;
- door frames without hardware;
- foundation blocks.
Diagram 1 – 3x3 Sauna Cabin Layout
If you want to increase usable internal space, you can order a 3x3 sauna with a dormer roof. This will add a cozy attic space of approximately 6m².
If you wish to add a freestanding veranda, you can also expand the cabin area by at least 6m².
Costs for these additional spaces vary. For example, a dormer roof will cost around $500. A veranda starts from $300 and up.
Price for a 3x3 Sauna Cabin
The price for 3x3 saunas starts at $2,500. This is the most affordable, budget-friendly option for those wishing to own a private sauna.
Naturally, costs for finishing work, utility connections, and sauna heater installation are calculated separately. However, the base price remains highly accessible for the average homeowner.
If you can order a 3x3 sauna “turnkey,” you’ll receive a full design, any interior finish option, and exterior cladding. Specialists will connect water, sewage, and electricity.
Turnkey pricing for a 3x3 sauna starts at $4,000.
