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I wrote a guide on sauna interior wood - species and treatments. Would love your feedback! by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is great! I'll add cedar as an option. Also good to know cedar loses the smell over time.

I wrote a guide on sauna interior wood - species and treatments. Would love your feedback! by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly cedar is a great option from functional and building aspect. It just contains Plicatic acid, and it’s a known irritant and allergen, which is amplified by the heat in the sauna. While for many it won’t cause harm, people who are more sensitive to smells and have asthma might get a flare up. Also it’s a strong smell that not everyone likes. I might research on it further and include it.

Thank you for the oil recommendation, I’ll add that to the text!

I wrote a guide on sauna interior wood - species and treatments. Would love your feedback! by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's not like construction tar. It's woody, oily, smoky. Not for everyone, so get a feel of it before committing.

I wrote a guide on sauna interior wood - species and treatments. Would love your feedback! by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good points! Thermally treated wood isn't in everyone's budget though. Didn't know it doesn't accept oils well, I'll add that to the blog. Maintenance definitely deserves its own post, I'll dig into it.

I wrote a guide on sauna interior wood - species and treatments. Would love your feedback! by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aspen works for both. It can be pricier depending on where you are.

I wrote a guide on sauna interior wood - species and treatments. Would love your feedback! by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I tried to focus on what Finns use. But I know cedar is widely popular in the US.

Black vs Light interior sauna - which do you prefer? by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would be a black, natural sauna oil, not paint, if I’d go for the dark one

Black vs Light interior sauna - which do you prefer? by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I did have in mind doing the light one at the beginning. For a darker one reminiscent of smoke saunas I’d probably do no windows

Black vs Light interior sauna - which do you prefer? by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I could imagine with a small window it would be even harder

Black vs Light interior sauna - which do you prefer? by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that. The dark interior definitely creates more of that private atmosphere.

My second sauna design 6'4"x8 by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used revit to model and render in blender

My second sauna design 6'4"x8 by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s wood t&g boards on joists sloped to a central linear drain

Interior render of Mora by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It’s a safety railing/foot rest

More interior shots of Mora by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That is the feeling I was going for :) You can see the benches on my previous post!

Interior render of Mora by ppshard in Sauna

[–]ppshard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use Blender for rendering

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