Cedar Wood For Dry Sauna

Wood 415 11 16 x 3 4 inside 45 degree trim cedar sauna wood bathology.

Cedar wood for dry sauna.

Red cedar provides a more comfortable and cooler sauna surface to sit and lean on compared to more dense sauna woods. Polyethylene cannot be used as it has no resistance to heat it will slowly evaporate starting in the ceiling. Eucalyptus and sometimes pine can be used. When ready see our how to order a precut sauna kit.

At the same time it does not absorb moisture so it won t expand or warp over time. 2 66 wood 419 3 4 x 3 4 inside corner trim cedar sauna wood bathology. Poplar is a clean wood and is best for chemically sensitive people. Cedar hemlock basswood and poplar are the most often used woods for saunas.

Normally cedar paneling is clad horizontally. Nail the pre cut custom cut cedar boards to the length of your ceiling and walls thus lining the sauna room with cedar. All cedar sauna woods have an aromatic scent but the heartwood of red cedar trees has the strongest aroma and is popular in many american traditional saunas. Cedar has a rich aroma and is most often associated with a sauna.

Like basswood it is a soft wood that stands up well to regular use and is particularly good at withstanding temperature extremes and excess moisture. 2 95 wood 414 5 16 x 2 1 4 door casing cedar sauna wood bathology. Only aluminum foil will last indefinitely. You have options when you purchase a sauna.

Cedar sauna wood naturally repels many bacteria fungi and insects. Our cedar is well kiln dried to a low 9 moisture content by our cedar mill supplier it is specifically for sauna building. Continue reading our step by step how to build a sauna convert a roomarticle and videos.