| The Wood Used in Pro Health and Royal Deluxe Saunas |
| We are the only sauna manufacturer that kiln dries our wood for 45 days to 92% dryness. It is very important that the wood is cured properly to prevent any splitting or cracking in the future. It also kills everything in the wood so that fumigation is not necessary. We do not use Cedar because we build these saunas for health purposes and Cedar is not a suitable wood for that application because it can irritate some people's respiratory tract. We use Canadian Hemlock which has no toxins and the lowest amount of odors. We have sold these saunas to people with severe chemical sensitivity and they had no problem with it. |
| Most sauna manufacturers use a loose fitting tongue and groove as shown below, but we use a tight fit. By placing the boards tightly together as shown above this not only gives the wood a nicer look, but it is much stronger as well. |
New Style Wood Panels
Old Style Wood Panels
| The Difference Between Hemlock and Hemlock Fir We only use Hemlock in our saunas because Hemlock Fir is actually Hemlock with Fir (Balsam) mixed with it. Fir is a softer wood than Hemlock and about 30% cheaper, so most companies buy the cheaper Hemlock Fir mix. This can create inconsistencies in the wood as they react differently to finishing and use. Because we always strive to maintain a high quality product, we only use Hemlock which is a much better wood for saunas. |
| Here are some close-ups that shows what the tight fit wood looks like and the outside finish on our saunas. |
