Prefab Outdoor Saunas

Prefab vs. Material Kit

Prefab Saunas
(Also known as Pre-Built Saunas)

• These saunas are pre-fabricated (like the name suggests). 
• They can be assembled in 4-8 hours.
• With Pre-Fab saunas there is no additional framing or insulation. The walls are self-supporting.
• Everything is designed for quick assembly without specialized tools.
• All our outdoor saunas (as well as our indoor Cabin and Vision models) are pre-fab.
• Outdoor Saunas: https://www.saunafin.com/category/outdoor-saunas

Sauna Kits
(Also commonly referred to as Sauna Material Packages, Sauna Liner Kits, Do-It-Yourself Sauna Kits)

• This refers to a built-in sauna.  The Sauna material kit is the inside "skin" of the sauna.
• You or your contractor build the frame walls, insulate and finish the exterior.
• We provide kits that consist of inside materials such as a door, cedar lining, molding, benches, a heater, a vapour barrier, and more.
• You will trim the boards and nail them to the walls & ceiling.
• You will assemble and install the benches, hang the door, etc.
• Kits are installed permanently into a home (or club) during renovation or new construction.
• The installed kit can blend in to home decor and can be customized in to any shape or size.
• Sauna kits are more popular than pre-fab saunas

Which is Best for You?

Prefab

• It's portable.  While we would not recommend moving it on a regular basis, it can be dismantled and re-assembled elsewhere.  If you are renting your home, this may be a better solution.
• If you can't build a sauna yourself and can't get someone to build one, then a prefab is a viable option.
• Perhaps you already have a finished basement and you do not want to deal with the mess of a full construction project.
• Sometimes renovators do not want to "do" a sauna for whatever reason.  In such cases we often see a pre-fab sauna and then the renovator drywalls around it so it appears built in.
• If you are looking for outdoor, there is a larger selection of styles and sizes of stand-alone saunas to choose from.

Material Kit

• Material kits are available much faster than pre-fab saunas; generally, 2-3 weeks.
• If you are doing renovations, a material kit allows the sauna to be incorporated as part of the house finishes.  It is not a stand-alone structure set off from the rest of the home. 
• There are some limitations with a pre-fab structure in terms of size and shape.  With a built-in sauna kit, you can build virtually any size or shape sauna.
• For outdoor, you can build or purchase your own outdoors shed or cabana and install a material kit inside.
• Sauna Material Kits: https://www.saunafin.com/category/sauna-kits

Outdoor Sauna Material Kits

In a nutshell, there are no outdoor material kits. The only real difference between an outdoor sauna material package and our standard material package is the location. The sauna kit is basically the inside "skin" of the sauna. Many outdoor saunas are built into a portion of cabana or "bunky".

• You or your contractor will build the outside structure and we provide the sauna portion as a kit. The kit we supply includes the inside materials; including the vapor barrier, cedar lining, benches, door, molding, heater, etc.

• We can supply additional cedar to finish of the change room area.

• For outdoor saunas, a wood burning sauna heater is an option. We offer wood burning heaters alone or you can substitute it for the standard electric heater included with the sauna kit.

• For information on Interior kits, see Sauna Material Package Category.

Barrels - Clear or Knotty Cedar

The barrel sauna concept is the ideal outdoor sauna. Simple, practical and beautiful. Your choice of either Knotty or Clear Western Red Cedar barrel saunas Barrel saunas have 1-1/2" thick walls for natural insulation and the barrel design gives you a much smaller heating area than a rectangular sauna, with plenty of room for bathers. Ideal by the pool or at the cottage. A healthy and enjoyable space that generations will enjoy.

• Barrel saunas are manufactured in the Canada.
• Constructed of solid 2x6 tongue and groove Clear Western Red Cedar "logs" with notch corners and threaded rod system for secure assembly.
• Benches are pre-assembled.
• Standard heater contains with control built into front base of heater. (Other heater options; including wood fired.)
• Sauna Door with Full Length, light bronze, single pane tempered window.

For More Barrel Sauna pictures, see "Barrel Saunas" in photo gallery"

POD (Raindrop) Saunas

The current craze for outdoor saunas right now are these raindrop shaped saunas. The design comes in different sizes and has additional headspace.

Clear or Knotty Western Red Cedar.

The Outdoor POD Sauna requires a waterproof roof. You can order the Pod without additional material for the roof, however, it is encouraged that you put in shingles on your own. Bevel siding or cedar shingles are available as an optional extra as a waterproof roof.

• Pod Pre-Fab saunas are manufactured in the Canada.
• Constructed of solid 2x6 tongue and groove Western Red Cedar "logs" with notch corners and threaded rod system for secure assembly.
• Available in Clear or Knotty Western red cedar
• Benches are pre-assembled.
• Choice of clear cedar shingles or clear or knotty bevel siding.
• Standard heater is Saaku Sauna CP model with control built into front base of heater. (Other heater options; including wood fired.)
• Sauna Doorwith Full Length, light bronze, single pane tempered window.
• Standard POD available in three sizes 8' at peak (6',7&8' length), in Clear or Knotty cedar.
• Mini POD available in one size only (7' x 7'). Clear or Knotty Cedar.

Panoramic View Barrel Saunas - Clear Cedar Only

The Panoramic View Sauna with top of the line Western Red Cedar Barrel provides gorgeous view through an acrylic bubble back wall within the sauna. This one of a kind sauna is roomy and has a view that ultimately helps you reduce stress and feel relaxed after a long day. Barrel saunas have 1-1/2" thick walls for natural insulation.

Add the Signature package for a premium look; inludes a floor, premium benches, a back rest for added comfort, cedar slats in between the floor and bench, and an arch seat (Premium bench on porch if porch is selected).

Available in: 84" diameter x 6',7' or 8' in length.

• Barrel saunas are manufactured in the Canada.
• Constructed of solid 2x6 tongue and groove Clear Western Red Cedar "logs" with notch corners and threaded rod system for secure assembly.
• Benches are pre-assembled.
• Multiple heater options; including wood fired.
• Sauna Door with Full Length, light bronze, single pane tempered window.

Luna Sauna Diagrams & Measurements

Diagrams (pdf) showing Dimensions and Bench Layout options for each Luna Sauna

Luna Sauna 8x6     

Luna Sauna 8x7   

Luna Sauna 8x8   

Outdoor pre-fab sauna can beinstalled on a variety of surfaces, including:  concrete pad, gravel "cottage" pad, patio or deck
Recommended base size and specifications: 

BASE PREP & SPECS for ALL OUTDOOR SAUNAS: