09/10/2025
๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐ป๐ฎ ๐๐
๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ: ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐ป๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ๐
With all the choices you make for your sauna, the rocks that top your heater might seem like a minor detail. But selecting the right rocks for your sauna is crucial to ensure optimal heat and an enjoyable experience. Sauna rocks are placed on the stove to absorb and radiate heat, and their quality significantly impact the performance of your sauna.
With that in mind, here are a few steps to follow when selecting sauna stones:
๐ญ. ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ธ๐: The most common & recommended rocks for saunas are volcanic stones, such as ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐๐ค๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐ or ๐๐๐๐๐๐จ๐. These rocks are durable, can withstand high temperatures, and retain heat efficiently. Avoid soft or porous stones, as they can crack or break under intense heat.
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๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฆ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐: Select rocks of varying sizes, as a mix helps distribute heat more evenly. Larger rocks work well for the base, while smaller stones can fill in some of the gaps. Itโs still important to have small gaps between rocks to ensure sufficient airflow. This will prolong your heaterโs lifespan and help ensure smooth, consistent performance.
๐ฏ. ๐๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐๐: Make sure the rocks are free of chemicals or contaminants that could release harmful gases when heated. Most reputable sauna heater manufacturers sell high-quality stones separately. See our full selection by searching for โstonesโ on our website!
๐ฐ. ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ค๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐: A typical sauna requires about 50-100 pounds of rocks, depending on the size of the stove and the sauna itself. Check your heaterโs manual for the recommended amount.
๐ฑ. ๐๐ป๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ: In a home sauna, you can expect sauna rocks to last two to five years, depending on frequency of use. Inspect regularly to catch damage before it impacts your saunaโs performance. If you notice rocks cracking or developing contamination such as mold, itโs important to replace them.
With the right stones, your sauna will radiate heat effectively, creating the perfect environment for your rejuvenation.
