Construction

Cabin Sauna, Far Infrared Saunas are constructed of the highest quality materials. Be careful of imitation models that are poorly constructed!

We offer 2 types of wood – Hemlock and Cedar

• Made of Northern Canadian Cedar or Heavy Duty Hemlock
• 30 Day Kiln Dried Process, completely treated
• Quarter Sawn – Smooth, No Knots, No Splinters
• Tongue and Grooved – Fits Together
• Double walled construction
• A glidder system built under the base of the floor
• More lumber than other saunas
• Heavy duty latch construction/fastening system
• Very easy to dis-assemble and relocate
• Smooth designer finish to compliment any room
• Five Year Warranty on the Cabinet
• Aesthetically pleasing to look at!

Preparation and Treatment

When selecting a sauna it is important to select the proper type of wood that will not only be a beautiful addition to your home, but also last for a very long time. The finish, longevity and aesthetic appeal of your sauna are all dictated by the type, quality and preparation of the chosen wood. The following will highlight some of the factors that you should consider when making a choice.It is important that the wood is correctly cured to avoid warping and splits when the sauna is heated and cooled. If the wood is not correctly dried before the sauna is manufactured, then over time this warping can lead to problems such as gaps or seperation! All of Cabin Saunas, Far Infrared Saunas are kiln dried for 30 days at the manufacturer. This ensures that the moisture content of the wood is within optimal standards and helps prevent any crack-ing, warping, or twisting during production. Our sauna’s are also double walled for longevity and durability.

Types of Wood

The most popular woods chosen for sauna construction are: fir, hemlock, cedar and basswood. Typically, these woods are chosen due to their excellent thermal properties and resistance to splitting when heated and cooled. A Cabin Sauna, Far Infrared Sauna is made of either high grade Hemlock or Red Cedar imported from Canada.

Wood grades vary and we carefully ensure that our cedar and hemlock wood is of the highest grade when imported. Each wood-en sheets is classified according to the color and width, only qualified sheets are used in Cabin Sauna’s, Far Infrared Saunas. The color of cedar wood can vary between samples from the same tree. Therefore, during the production process a special wood-selection procedure guarantees that the wood used for any one sauna has a very close match.  They must be free of knots and have no obvious color differences. The wood used in the Cabin Sauna’s, Far Infrared Saunas have been carefully selected resulting in a designer looking fi nish. After the wood is carefully inspected, each sauna is then construct-ed together using water-based, non toxic glues and then carefully pressed for 24 hours to ensure adequate adherence. All of Cabin Sauna’s, Far Infrared Saunas are constructed so that the wood is double walled, resulting in a well constructed, heavy duty sauna.Once the sauna is constructed, it must then be sanded and finished to create a designer look. The quality of the finished paint-work depends on how well the wood was sanded in the preparation stage. Each of our Cabin Sauna’s, Far Infrared Saunas go through 2 – 3 rounds of sanding and painting to ensure a smooth finish.

Build Quality

When considering the structural strength of the sauna, it is important to look at the wall and glass thickness along with how the sauna latches together. Typically, the walls are constructed using double paneling with a cavity in the middle that can be used for wiring, etc. The type and thickness of the wood used can have a significant affect on the heat loss and overall running costs of the sauna.The Cabin Sauna’s, Far Infrared Saunas use two layers of strong, tongue and groove wood panels resulting in a sturdy, high-stability finish.While the glass provides less insulation than wood, it is desirable for both aesthetic reasons and to reduce the feeling of claustrophobia while enclosed in the sauna. Our Cabin Sauna, glass doors provide a designer finish to each sauna.

Eco-Safe / Electrical

The glue used in the Cabin Saunas, Far Infrared Saunas is a Polyvinyl Acetate Dispersion which is water based and environ-mentally friendly. As a result, no unhealthy gases or toxins will be released when the sauna is in use. Each Cabin Sauna has casing to protect the wires where necessary so they do not make the wood hot. We use coated flexible metallic conduit, high-temperature casing, high temperature wire, kapton tape, fuses, temperature sensitive switch, etc. on our products to ensure the electrical safety. Heaters are mounted to heater frames via a floating encasement. This structure insures that the heaters are not con-nected directly to the walls and not touching the wooden parts.

The Cabin Sauna, Far-Infrared Sauna doesn’t need any plumbing, venting, no steam, and no permits. This means that you can put them anywhere you want to put them.