Answer: A true portable sauna allows for quick assembly/disassembly to move from place to place and also has the ability to be plugged into a 15 amp and or 20 amp 120v outlet.

Answer: Yes but you will need to secure plywood onto your metal frame. Work on the inside of your framing to provide a surface for the wall boards to be nailed to. The other option would be to apply wood nailers across/ in-between the metal studs to provide locations to secure/ nail the wall boards to. This method would require a vertical installation of wall boards.

Answer: Yes you need to provide some type of roof protection for an outdoor sauna. We offer roof kits for all models as an option, but could design your own roof for the sauna. It is important that there is some sort of roof to protect the sauna from the elements.

Answer: Because heat rises. To keep the temperature optimal in your room the ceiling height in your room should not exceed 84".

Answer: No, except in rare cases where it might be required by code. There is actually very little water drainage in a dry sauna. You should however, make sure to have a waterproof floor such as tile or concrete to allow for easy clean up.

Answer: The Arvo kit is available for vertical install only. All wall boards will be the same standard height of 84".

Answer: These saunas are made-to-order in Finland and then shipped to the US.

Answer: All of our electric sauna heaters carry either a UL or ETL listing which mandates that the high limit for electric sauna heaters in a 7' high room be 194F at the ceiling level.

Answer: Saunas will normally be listed with a certain number of people capacity. If a sauna is listed as a two person sauna then two average sized people would sit side by side.

Answer: The 1.7kw portable saunas plug into a dedicated 15 amp/120 volt outlet. The 2.1kw portable sauna plugs into a dedicated 20 amp/120 volt outlet.

Answer: The Portable Knockdown saunas can take approximately 1-2 hours. Of course, this depends on how handy you are. The portable 2-piece sauna takes just minutes.

Answer: Yes, they can be assembled and re-assembled somewhere else. It is a 2-4 hour project to assemble and/or dis-assemble.

Answer: The Polar benching consists of 2 x 4 frames with 1 x 4 tops for the best comfort.

Answer: ¼" thick glass is what is used for the all glass door on the Laatu sauna.

Answer: 1 " x 4 " (Actual 11/16") Grade A Western Red Cedar is what is used to construct Avalon saunas.

Answer: The backrests keep your back off of the T&G boards to prevent sweat and oils to be absorbed into the wood, helping preserve them for many years.

Answer: Yes, all sauna kits are considered custom and will be tailored to whatever you specify. You are only bound by the space you are working with and the clearance needed for the heater.

Answer: No, the Arvo is just a lumber kit but you can add whatever heater you want to your order.

Answer: You can order the Polar Saunas as a vertical or horizontal install for the same price but you will need to install nailers to install vertically.

Answer: Yes, you have your choice of the analog PSC control or the digital D60 control. Talk to a consultant if you want controls on the sauna heater.

Answer: The ¾" (Actual Thickness 11/16") will provide a little better R Value, it has less chance of cupping and warping over time, and you have a wider shoulder & tongue to shoot the nail through.

Answer: No, the gray tint is see through but you can switch to obscure (frosted glass) for the same price.

Answer: It is recommended so that rain and snow do not collect on the flat roof. Purchasing a roof kit signifigantly extends the life to the sauna itself.

Answer: No, you need to provide a floor or base pad to set the sauna on. The Polar sauna will come with removable Western Red Cedar duckboard slats for the walking area.

Answer: The digital D60 control is weather proof. The analog PSC sauna control will need to be protected somehow if mounted on outside of sauna, but because it has an electronic thermostat, you could have it wired into your house if you wanted.

Answer: Yes, but you will need to seal it with your brand of waterseal or stain and protect with a poly-urethane as needed. You can upgrade to Western Red Cedar on exterior but that will need protection as well.

Answer: No, but you can upgrade to the FRP kit which would include stainless steel hinges for door, outdoor electrical, and an outdoor lightswitch.

Answer: Yes, these are five sided sauna rooms specifically designed to go into a corner.

Answer: Yes, when we take the order we go through a pre-cut worksheet which asks for the stud to stud measurements. Some angles may need to be cut onsite.