10 tips
from the manager of the company "Tesli" Vitaly Bannyy
I was
inspired to write an article on the
website, dedicated to the topic of how to save your money at building saunas,
because last time people frequently called in the company "Tesli"
with requests to help build a sauna by themselves. Young people and elders call
us. Not only men, even their wives call us. If the topic is interesting for
customers, let's discuss it together. Moreover, the construction by yourself
and savings - almost the same.
Often, the
customer has a room that he can convert into a sauna. Is it possible to build a
sauna with your own hands if you have the time, desire, and certain skills in
construction, but there is no experience in the arrangement? My answer, as
answered by an expert in the sauna construction: “Friends, this is no big
deal!”.
The company
"Tesli" for more than two decades, makes products that are widely
demanded in Ukrainian construction sites. Our "woodwork" is mounted
on objects in different areas, but primarily used in saunas, baths, hammams. We
deliver the highest quality product.
Analogues
of products "Tesli" on the
territory of Ukraine do not exist and similar in quality are produced only
abroad. Building the bath with our material is like a folding Lego - choose any
design of object and mount for your pleasure. All items have the stated size,
so it is not necessary to adjust anything. If you have basic knowledge,
equipping saunas is an easy thing for you.
Today on
the market there is a clear trend - people avoid contact with the professional installers, and slowly build a sauna by
themselves. With savings on the brigade of masters, owners decrease the budget,
planned to spend on the construction, to
comfortable size. You can list a huge pile of advantages, but first and
foremost - to build a sauna on your own is very beneficial economically.
How can we
save money without losing quality?
I want to
give a good example of life. Once, my classmate, resident of Kharkov Nikolai Podtopta,
called me. He recalled that at the meeting of high school friends we were
talking about where each of us works, and I told that I have a direct relation
to the theme of sauna. He did not forget that table conversation on the banks
of the Vorskla and now, after a considerable period of time it is so useful for
him.
Sauna,
built of materials of the company “Tesli” by Nikolai Podtopta, described in the
photo.
Nikolai had
the idea to build his own sauna. He asked me to help not right away. At first he visited several specialized
salons, where he understood that a pleasure like a private sauna is not cheap.
However, he did not give up.
After
buying a country house in Zmiev his life has changed. Nikolai used it for
family vacations and picnic. There he had been charged with energy and a
positive mood.
But on the
plans to order a turnkey construction, was put a cross, but not on the dream of
a sauna.
I was
pleased to help an ex-classmate, that is why I so heartily supported his desire
to get a home sauna. We tried to understand how realistic it is to realize the
dream about a home sauna for a person
without special knowledge.
Of course,
his part of plan Nikolai had to perform on his own: to spy something on the
Internet, to create something by himself, but the most important - we made a final decision - Nikolai will have
a home sauna! So, the starting point was passed, where is hidden the first and
most substantial saving.
First of
all, my friend was interested, how ordered stuff in the company "Tesli" gets in
Kharkov, and how much it costs to deliver, because the amount of the order is
so massive. Then I calmed him immediately. The company "Tesli" for a
long time has been working closely with the service "InTime".
For 10
years we helped each other, making for our customers the most profitable
prices. Delays in the delivery are extremely rare, the item comes in full
completeness, without damage.
Convenient
and inexpensive delivery - this is the second point of saving time and money.
You do not need to search for the carrier with the best prices for a massive
order - "In Time" is beyond comparison.
The company
"Tesli" and the delivery service "In Time" have been
partners since 2007. This is a good and mutually beneficial cooperation.
I note that
Nikolai did a sauna for family - with no frills: lighting, Jacuzzi, swimming
pool and other nice, but unnecessary "bells and whistles". Such
saunas are not uncommon.
Selection
of "woodwork" we started with a door. My friend studied prices on the
market and came to the conclusion that linden door prices "bite". He
decided to ask my opinion about this product. I confirmed that the door, which
he chose at our competitors - a good choice. The company that he likes is
supplying really decent products. His company delivers really decent products.
But!
This
company overseas, so at formation of prices it takes into account:
currency
fluctuations;
transportation
costs;
necessity
to customs clearance;
Foreign
level of salary, which is different from the average Ukrainian salary.
Thus, the door "Tesli" of identical quality costs at least twice less. This trend is
valid for the full range of joinery products.
When you buy goods from a domestic manufacturer you have the third
important point of saving.
Nikolai
preferred to heat the steam room with an electric furnace, not wood burning
stove. For such conditions, I advised one of my favorite models of doors called
"Vanguard-1." It is made of high-quality linden with clear glass
"window" of the original form, located at the top. The insert is made
of glass, which has thickness 14mm, which serves as a viewing window, collected
from two 4 mm glass between which is a 6 mm air gap.
Why did I
recommend this model for a bath with electric furnace:
tempered
glass;
insulated glazing
safely withstand temperatures over 200⁰ C;
the
presence of the transparent part that allows to control the situation in the
steam room;
thick door
panel, with the steam and heat insulation;
high-
quality door box.
You can
read more details about the doors "Tesli" on our website.
We
approached the fourth point of savings - reducing spending on heat generating
devices.
Thanks to
the unique insulating qualities of the door, you do not need an expensive
electric fireplace with improved productivity. But that is not all.
You will
save on every visit to the steam room. Fifth way to save money - a reduction in
energy. It is much less needed
electricity to keep the desired temperature in the heat room, so it is an
important point of saving. Such doors, as "Vanguard-1", save 30-40
percent of the heat.
My
ex-classmate agreed with my arguments, and was pleased with the purchase and
killing, as people say, two birds with one stone.
The sixth
point of saving my friend went through the lining stage, choosing a cheaper
option.
A lot of
lamellas are needed, so any difference in the cost of a unit of goods in the
end gives a solid plus. Models
"Extra" and "Lux" are recommended for the steam room
of the sauna. Extra class is the highest quality. Polished lining, like paper
to the touch. The surface of the slats are smooth. Without any knot, without
splices - it leaves nothing to be desired. "Lux" is cheaper, although
there are no fundamental differences from "Extras":
·
"Lux" is processing by the
same machines;
· It is
absolutely smooth;
· Has no
gluing.
The only
difference is that in the bar of the category "Lux" there is a small
3-5 mm non-falling knot. Some such lining, giving the sauna naturalness, like
even more "Extra-class." The choice of my friend was given in favor
of "Lux".
Then, we
looked at all the options for the bench. Shelves are mounted from this timber,
on which sauna visitors feel much love to hover their bones. Between the models
"Extra" and "Lux" a classmate again chose a more budget
option. Also, his sauna was sustained in the same style - the shelves and the
paneling had a small knot.
At the same
time, we successfully forced the seventh point of savings.
Then we
chose the assembly bar. Nikolay with a tape measure performed simple measuring
manipulations, and I calculated the exact consumption of lumber. The number of
mounting lining is calculated based on measurements of the height and length of
the room. Without stock, without shortage.
The exact
calculation of the consumption of "carpentry" - the eighth point
savings.
Even in the
case of a small error in the measurements, we can always send the missing
material to the customer to complete the repair. At least one stick, at least
two. For us there is nothing difficult or inconvenient. I emphasize an
important detail. Rational order does not exceed the needs for construction. It
is always better to err on the downside. Otherwise, you will be buried in a
bunch of under-used profiles, which, if not cool, costs a lot.
The NINTH
item of economy concerns a covering of pre bathing premises. From a small room
next to the sauna, my friend decided to make a relaxation area, where it is
pleasant to drink tea with medicine, during the break between visits to the
steam room. For such purposes, lining "Lux" is a little expensive. It
is worth paying attention to the range of budget profile:
· Category
A - one splice is allowed;
· Category
B - two or more splices along the length of the board;
· Category
"Natur" - with a small, point, natural knot.
If you choose
one of the budget lining types for plating, you will save the natural look of
the interior, the natural smell of linden will be absolutely the same in the
rooms, but you will get away from cost overruns. Here are 9 major savings
points that we went through with the Kharkiv citizen, who decided to build
independently. He recently tested his sauna and sent a photo of the completed
repair. Thanks, invited to visit.
Summing up,
I will say that, as my classmate was convinced, it is relatively easy to build
a sauna yourself, of course, if you choose good business stuff. Materials
"Tesli" is famous for its flawless geometry. Therefore, you will not
experience any problems with installation. Working with our materials is easy.
All parts fit perfectly together. The doors are made on high-precision
equipment, so their installation does not cause difficulties.
In the end
I will give a couple of professional advice.
Starting
construction, take a look at our website and familiarize yourself with the
standards adopted in production and product parameters. Start at the door. We
manufacture doors in the following measures:
· 1900x700
mm;
· 2000х700 mm;
· 2050x800
mm.
Make the
appropriate opening and you will avoid the expensive individual order of the
door, winning not only in money but also in time - the Tenth point of saving.
After all,
for the urgency of the order I will have to pay an additional, plus a few weeks
to wait. Why should I invent a bicycle when there are doors of all the sizes
mentioned in stock? From a call to a company to be installed in a sauna, a
maximum of three days will be spent, with the condition of delivery to any
place in Ukraine.
Before you
start building a sauna, go through the Internet. Before you, hundreds of
healthy enthusiasts did it. So the recommendations for the construction of
baths in the network is more than enough.
Do not be
afraid to take up the construction of a bath. My friend started by himself, but
then he attracted a good handy neighbor to help him. I am sure that you can
find exactly the same master or godfather “golden hands” in your neighborhood.
Turn to him. You will not be denied help - checked by life! The joint business
is wonderful - a reason to make friends closer.
Understanding
the basic equipment of the sauna, you will get a taste during construction and
you will want to decorate the room with the appropriate attributes. We offer
original and functional head restraints, fencing for lamps. Check out the full
range of our products in the Cooper products section. I am convinced that it
will not be easy to resist buying bath equipment.
Good luck!
Build by yourself, sweat out with your friends!