build  features

A bit about us and how we build:

We are a small business that handcrafts each sauna unit with exceptional attention to detail. I, Mark, am personally involved in every sauna build, ensuring our quality control remains high. Unlike mass production facilities or sawmills that churn out units, we take the time to ensure each sauna is built to last a lifetime. Up until Dec 1, 2024, we were constructing each sauna in my garage and assembling it completely before taking it apart for delivery.

As of December 1, 2024 we are now in an industrial unit at 160 Finchdene Sqaure, Scarborough. Unit 11. We found a perfect unit that was fully set up for wood working and assembling our saunas!

Our primary building process consists of constructing the sauna 100% in our shop. We then take it apart, put it into a trailer and bring it to you!

Once on-site at your location, we reassemble the sauna in about two hours, ensuring a seamless and sturdy installation.

Built to last:

Built locally in Toronto, Ontario. Each sauna is hand built for a top quality product.

Exterior

• Designed to be maintenance free and long lasting! No other saunas on the market offer this
• Included high quality LP Smartside wood panels or custom siding exterior or upgrade to Chamclad cladding (costs extra)
• All exterior metal is aluminum (never rust or corrode)

Interior

• All fasteners are stainless steel to eliminate corrosion
• Sauna heater exterior is stainless steel
• Aluminum foil vapour barrier and strapping behind the panelling to allow for continuous air flow behind the panels to create a better heat and to keep the panelling from trapping moisture.

Fully sealed base:

• Inside and outside, even underneath with aluminum! No competitor has anything even close to how good our bases are.

• Full waterproof and draining floor. Use as much water as you want! Bath in the sauna, hose it down to wash it...  It is fully waterproof unlike most (if not all) competitors.

  • It drains to the side so you don’t have to worry about water and ice buildup underneath like a common centre floor drain

  • most sauna kits on the market have a timber wood floor where the water just seeps through. This is not good, especially in Canada with our cold winters and all the ice buildup you will get underneath. Not to mention all the moisture that will attract rodents and ants.

• • Drain can be built to drain to the left or the right side

Aluminum roof:

• Super long lasting!
• Custom made to each specific sauna. Standing seam aluminum roof with Rhinoroof U20 synthetic underlayment for extra protection.
• No need to worry about re-shingling the sauna in the years to come!
• Competitor saunas have a rubber membrane roof that will last only a few years and then start to leak. Ours will last a lifetime!

We use local Ontario Aspen ¾” thick wood for the interior. It is a beautiful light coloured wood with a pleasant aroma. It is a superior choice for the sauna interior for these reasons:

• It is non-toxic, non-allergenic and no off-gasing
  • some people are allergic to Red Cedar
• No-resin - unlike Pine or Spruce that will drip resin/sap as it heats up
• Highly resistant to moisture, fungus and bacteria
• Easy to treat with a natural sealant for long lasting use
• Gentle and pleasant aroma
• Low density - keeps it from getting too hot
• Light in colour giving the sauna a modern and spacious feel. Darker woods, such as Cedar, can make a space feel smaller.
• Consistent in colour giving the sauna a beautiful appearance. Red Cedar lacks colour consistency and can often appear visually cluttered.
• It is the main wood used in saunas in Finland (Red Cedar is not native to Finland and is a North American invention)

The color difference between fresh-cut cedar, sauna-used cedar, and aspen is striking. Cedar darkens considerably, especially with sauna use, while aspen's change is much less pronounced.

• We use 5 ¼” Aspen clear shiplap. This gives the sauna a modern rustic outdoor cabin look and feel. This is included in our pricing.

• We also stock clear 1x6 premium Aspen tongue and groove (extra charges apply for this wood. See Pricing and Options for details).

• We typically install wood horizontally for optimal airflow. This allows for vertical installation of strapping (furring strips), which allows for vertical airflow behind the wood. Vertical wood installation is also possible for an extra charge of $400 as we have to carefully layer the strapping to allow for airflow. Please note that shiplap cannot be installed vertically, but tongue and groove wood can.

We also offer the flexibility to install Western Red Cedar in various wood profiles according to your preferences and budget. Contact us to discuss it more.

Here is a list of the Cedar profiles that we can source and install:

• 1x4 or 1x6 tongue and groove (knotty or clear)
• 5 1/4 shiplap

Pricing will depend on the size of the sauna, which start at $1500+

Benches and Configuration:

Bench height is essential for an authentic Finnish sauna experience, where ideally, your feet should be level with or above the rocks. While this setup is easy to achieve in larger saunas with a three-tier bench design, it’s more challenging in smaller saunas. Often, images of compact saunas reveal a lower foot bench 8-15 inches below the rocks—a compromise we find unacceptable. That’s why we’ve thoughtfully and carefully  crafted our saunas to keep your feet as elevated as possible while maintaining easy access to the first bench. Thanks to our high-quality insulation, your feet rest just below the rocks but stay comfortably warm, even in the depths of winter.

• Benches can be lifted up and out of the way if you want more space to stretch or exercise. This also makes for easy cleaning
• We take our time and build the benches super heavy duty with no fasteners showing
• Bench mounts are reinforced within the wall framing with heavy duty 5” long and 3/8” thick lag bolts
• Door hinge, floor drain, heater and electrical items can be installed on the right or the left

Floor board

Our saunas feature a removable floorboard that elevates your sauna experience. Designed to match your sauna's interior, this floorboard offers several advantages:

• Smooth Transition: Step effortlessly into your sauna without any obstructions.
• Optimal Heat: The 4.5" elevated floorboard allows for higher bench positioning, maximizing heat exposure.
• Easy Maintenance: Easily remove the floorboard for cleaning and drying, ensuring a hygienic sauna environment

Colour choice: (No other competitor that we know of offers this!)

• Choose ANY colour for your LP Smartside panels - the panels are primed from the factory and we then paint them with a top rated exterior paint of you colour choice
• More than 50 colours of aluminum to choose from for the trim, base, door frame and roof!

Customize the exterior: (This will cost extra. Contact us to discuss your requests)

Upgrade the exterior to Chamclad 100% Canadian recycled PVC cladding. Chamclad has many profiles and colours to choose from to help you find the exact look you are going for!

You can view their product line here: Chamclad Cladding

Customization: (These will cost extra. Contact us to discuss your requests)

Here is a list of some custom options along with our estimated additional costs. As you’ll notice on our website, we aim to provide as much information as possible to help you make an informed decision about your sauna and your budget.

• Modify the size of the sauna (longer and or deeper) (add $600-2000+)
• Add a custom exterior finish to the front or to all the walls (Chamclad or other siding materials) (add  $750-2600+)
• Add a change room to the side with a separate entrance (add $5500+)
• Add more glass / windows (add $650+)
• Install the door on the side and install a larger front window (add $1500+)
• Install Western Red Cedar wood for the interior (add $1600 - 2500+)
• Shift the position of the door on the front wall ($300) or make the door wider ($300). Existing door opening is 21".
• Extend the roofline to one side to create a porch overhand. To do this we would also need to extend the roof and base and add: two extra walls; one wall and a post; or two posts to secure the roof to the base ($4500+). Price will depend on how large the porch is and how deep the sauna is.
• If there is something else you are wanting, let us know and we can see if we can make it happen! No promises though but we will try.