Are you looking to buy DIY sauna kits? Why don’t you invest in an outdoor barrel sauna kit! This sauna kit is perfectly engineered with computer aided milling and computer aided design. Made with the time-tested art of barrel making, the barrel sauna ensures absolute accuracy and precision.
You don’t require any specialty tools for its assembly. All boards are precut as per their exact dimensions which make the assembly quite easy for those who don’t have prior knowledge of installation. Though outdoor barrel saunas have unique circular design, they provide superior level of natural insulation which helps in retaining heat and allows the sauna to breathe comfortably.
Please keep in mind that, the circular shaped saunas require 23% less area to heat as compared to the same size box style sauna kit. However, Northern Lights cedar barrel saunas are the largest in the sauna industry. These kits come with a full 7’ tall x 7’ long for additional space and height in the interior. You will find two bench seats which can be assembled and disassembled much faster.
This sauna design utilizes the same cooperage ball and socket design and no screws. With a set of brushed stainless steel straps, this sauna kit stands out from the rest. Take a look at the special features of the DIY barrel sauna kits discussed below:
- They are made with clear grade “A” western red cedar. This wood is ideal for outdoor use and is of top quality used for constructing sauna.
- Northern Lights sauna kits are available in two sizes i.e. 7’ and 8’. Both of them are perfect for family and friends. They can accommodate up to eight people with two benches each with different height to meet every person’s requirements. If you want lots of head room and look for the tallest sauna kits, you should choose no other than the 7’ height sauna kit.
- These kits use three stainless steel straps of 304L grade that ensures solid structural support without any chance of the warping staves. Though stainless steel is more costly, it won’t rust or oxidize the cedar wood.
- The doors of sauna kits are pre-hung by using the clear Western Red Cedar. They are completely insulated and are available with real brass hardware. If you choose a tempered glass door, it comes with a double pained high heat, tinted glass window.
- The milling design utilizes two separate joints including a canoe joint for the staves and the T&G joint for the walls. Both of them provide superior level of strength and rigidity.
- The outdoor barrel sauna kits from Northern Lights are available with Canadian/US (230 VAC/60HZ) and European (220VAC/50Hz) supplies and codes along with additional wood fired sauna heaters.
- The sauna systems have pressure treated 2″ x 10″ cradle which provides solid support to the sauna.
- The DIY sauna kits have bi-level seat structure that allows different levels of seat height, making it ideal for kids and cooling off comfortably. All of the seats are made using the Western Red Cedar and are hand sanded to deliver the silver free comfortable finish. In fact, cedar is an ideal alternative for sauna construction as it won’t heat up likewise other woods. The seats won’t get hot even when at high temperatures.
- These saunas are operated through superior quality energy efficient electric sauna heater which is designed specifically by using 100% surgical steel inside and out. These heating kits are available in 6 KW or 7.5 KW for colder climates and with a lifetime warranty.
- The sauna kits come with detailed assembly instructions along with illustrations and photos as well as operational manual.
- All outdoor saunas are supplied in the kits ensuring easy transportation. The prefab engineered systems are easy to assemble, which makes it easy to install by using a few basic tools like a wrench and screw drivers.
If you want to learn more about DIY sauna kits, feel free to contact Northern Lights Heaters4Saunas at 1-800-759-8990.
