Sauna Benches
Finlandia brand benches | MUOTO custom benches
Our Benches Are Superior
There is no comparison! Our benches have the greatest strength and durability and are made from the finest materials.
Our 2x2" Bench Tops (Finlandia)
Competitor's 1x4" Bench Tops
 vertical grain wood |
 wide grain wood |
 flat grain wood |
| Finlandia's 2x2" Bench Tops | Competitor's 1x4" Bench Tops | |
| Fastening Ability | 1-3/8" penetration for greater strength and durability |
Minimal; only 5/8" penetration |
| Tendency to cup |
None |
Moderate; elevates with flat grain |
| Water Retention (perspiration) |
Virtually none; narrow tops will not retain perspiration |
High; due to width of boards and tendency to cup |
| Vertical Grain |
Always |
Occational |
| Air Circulation |
Excellent; narrower boards allow greater air circulation and less water retention |
Less, due to width of boards |
| Advantages |
Greater durability; better holding strength, neater look. No slivers. fastened from the bottom, leaving no exposed metal to burn bather |
All advantages are to the manufacturer. Cheaper to make, lower cost of materials, takes less time to manufacture! |
| Disadvantages |
None to purchacer. Better materials may result in some higher cost for manufacturer. |
Questionable durability, will not support heavy weight, tends to sag with use, high tendency for flat grain boards to cup and splinter. Less air circulation. |