Having a steam room can add a great deal to the quality of life of the people who are living in the house. It can also add to the value of the house but this will only be if the steam room has not only been installed correctly but also been correctly maintained. It is an easy thing to install but if you have any doubts it will be best to speak to in an expert as there are certain things that can go wrong.
Can a Steam Room Damage my Home?
Firstly the answer is yes but it is more than likely going to be as a result of mistakes that are made rather than just the fact that there is a steam room. If you don’t feel that you are up to it don’t do the work as there could be damage caused to the area that you are working on. This will obviously apply to any DIY work you do but as you will be dealing with water and steam there are additional problems that can be caused.
It is vitally important that you make sure that the steam room is totally insulated and sealed. You must make sure that steam is not able to escape, and that the water is able to drain away fully. When you are building the steam room the best way to make sure that there will not be any steam able to escape is to make sure that all the materials you use for the structure are totally water proof. Added to this you should also put in a thick plastic vapour barrier underneath.
How to Prevent Steam Damage
Once you have asked the question can steam damage my home you are at least aware that there may be problems and the good news is that there are some easy solutions to prevent any damage being caused. It is not just the doors that need to be sealed but also the connections and joints. The best thing to use here is silicone and this will make sure that none of the moisture is able to escape. The walls and ceiling must be made in a way that will keep the moisture in and the best way to do this will be by using ceramic tiles. Condensation can also be a problem and there is an easy way to deal with this. You just have to make sure that the ceiling slopes and as a result the water will be able to drain away. This will also add to the safety of the users as the drops will not be falling onto them.
If you follow these guidelines you should not have any problems as a result of having a steam room. There are so many houses with them now that the problems must be manmade rather than just having the steam room there. For each problem there is a solution and by working carefully you should find your home is enhanced not damaged by installing a steam room.