We strongly recommend building your barrel sauna on a solid foundation such as concrete, pavers, decking, or even stone. If these options are unavailable to you, it is ok to use a solid and flat piece of dirt or grass. Cabins and the Cube should be built on a prepared foundation however, typically concrete is the best option.

While we did design each sauna to be weather withstanding, we strongly advise applying a stain to your sauna. A stain will create a water barrier for your sauna and will help protect the lumber's color, which is great for longevity.

Most of our saunas are very DIY friendly, and we have extensive guides and videos to help you through the build process. You may however need to hire a contractor or handyman in some situations, such as building some of our larger cabin saunas.

All of our outdoor saunas require very little maintenance. On a daily basis, make sure to wipe down the sauna benches, every few months wipe down the exterior of any grime or build up, and annually, check the stones for any cracks or brittleness and rinse them off.

While not all of our saunas offer wood burning heater options, we do allow wood burning heaters to be paired with our cabins, cubes, and large diameter barrel saunas!

The lifespan of your sauna will depend heavily on the environment it's placed in, as well as how well you maintain the sauna on a daily basis. To ensure maximum lifespan, keep up with proper maintenance, but also be sure to use the sauna on a daily basis. Typically the sauna should be run for 1-2 hours a day, 3-4 times a week, to keep the lumber and heater in great shape.