Question: What are the differences between "pre-built", "pre-cut", "outdoor" and "portable" traditional saunas?
Answer:

Pre-Built (Modular) Saunas come in modular insulated panels that are assembled together to form a fully functional room.

Pre-Cut Sauna Kits require that you frame up your own walls and provide your own insulation. Tongue and Groove boards from the kit are provided to attached to the inside framing of your room.

Outdoor Traditional Saunas are exactly like a pre-built's in addition to having a roof package option.

Portable Traditional Saunas are small modular rooms that are capable of plugging into standard wall outlets (15amp or 20amp).

Question: Can I order boards to be installed vertically in the Polar Pre-cut Saunas?
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.

Question: What sort of heater control configuration comes with the Polar Pre-cut Kit?
Answer: The Polar Pre-cut Kits come standard with the Polar HMR Heater, which has built-in controls. For those interested in External Controls simply request for an Upgrade to the HNVR Heater or for added Steaminess Upgrade to the Polar Steamy heater.

Question: What is the size of the tongue & groove boards in the Polar pre-cut sauna kit?
Answer: The Polar Pre-cut sauna kits come with 1" x 6" tongue and groove western red cedar boards. The boards net out at ½"x 5".