It is a lumber that is naturally resistant to the elements and it has often been remarked that the cedar smell is a special bonus.
Cedar planks for sauna.
1 2 is too thin in t g for saunas.
9 16 is too thin in t g for saunas.
Both these species are not cheap but definitely definitely stay away from pine.
Caution do not use 1 2 or 9 16 t g cedar in sauna.
Cedar sauna wood naturally repels many bacteria fungi and insects.
In scandinavia many saunas are paneled with white spruce.
For our outdoor barrel saunas western red cedar has always served us well.
Cedarland is a cedar lumberyard in waterloo.
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.
Clear tongue and groove cedar paneling is the industry standard for sauna rooms.
Quality lumber since 1978.
The two cedars that i would strongly discourage using in a sauna application are aromatic cedar eastern red cedar and incense cedar sometimes called california cedar.
7 16 is too thin in t g for saunas sold by some.
Available in 1 2 and 11 16 thick.
The dry heat is very hard on the cedar boards.
Our lumber yard includes a full line of new redwood western red cedar and douglas fir.
Our wide western red cedar sauna wood paneling is a clear grain premium grade no knots.
As per the installation instructions it is not recommended to be used in high moisture areas such as a sauna.
We also carry a variety of reclaimed lumber including reclaimed redwood reclaimed cedar reclaimed douglas fir and reclaimed hardwoods.
1 2 cedar boards are too thin for use in a hot rock sauna.
Charles and diana species.
Our most traditional cedar of choice has been clear with no or minimal knots.
We re doing good but cedar is super expensive.
Thin boards are very fragile in the sauna environment.
Here in minnesota we use western red cedar.
We ve been able to save a lot building our own many thanks for what you do.
1 x4 tongue and groove net size is 11 16 thick with 3 exposed after the tongue and groove is interlocked together.
This knotty cedar planking is quickly and easily installed with professional results.
Price is for 25 square feet.
It is a decorative plank that can be used for interior applications living rooms offices dining rooms hallways etc where there is low humidity.
Sauna cabinets portable saunas designed for easy assembly using infrared heaters at lower temperatures.
They also have a great selection of cedar saunas kits and do it yourself diy saunas heaters backyard living accessories lighting for your deck and yard and more.
