Prefabricated vs. Precut Rooms

Prefabricated Sauna packages

Reasons to use a Prefabricated Sauna package  

1. The Prefabricated Sauna is an excellent option when minimal labor is desired. This type of Sauna can be assembled in only a few hours saving valuable labor time.
2. If the Sauna is to be placed outdoors, unless a permanent outdoor structure is erected to house the Sauna.

These packages are pre-manufactured in the factory for quick and easy installation. This Sauna only requires that the contractor provide adequate space for the Sauna, a solid, level. waterproof surface, and appropriate power for the heater and the light. This kit includes interior and exterior materials for the Sauna.

The prefabricated Sauna room is a complete room. It is framed, insulated, and paneled inside and out. The room is built in sections approximately 7' long and 2' wide. These paneled sections sit on a 2" x 4" base supplied by the manufacturer. The panels lock together using Finlandia's exclusive concealed locking system.

Competitors use wood screws, that are not as strong, and require additional battens inside the Sauna, or require that the paneling be face nailed. These methods do not give the Sauna the same custom look or strength of the locking system.

These rooms are pre-plumbed for electrical wiring. The electrical wiring enters the Sauna from the top and runs through the conduit to the heater or controls. This type of room requires a minimum of 3" of clearance for the sides and the ceiling panels to be installed.

Side by side comparison of Precut and Prefabricated sauna rooms (technical specifications).

Precut Sauna Packages

Reasons to use a Precut Sauna package

1. Precut rooms can be almost any size or shape and can be worked into plans for bathrooms, master bedrooms, home and commercial gyms, recreation rooms, pool houses, basements, garages, and virtually anywhere where a permanent installation is preferred.
2. The precut or custom cut Sauna must be used in Saunas that have custom shapes, custom dimensions, or have varying ceiling heights.
3. Precut must be used if handicap accessibility is required.

Reasons not to use a Precut Sauna package

1. Precut Saunas are more labor intensive than the Prefabricated packages. If the home owner or the contractor do not have the knowledge or time to frame, insulate, and install the tongue and groove paneling one board at a time then the prefabricated room would be a better choice ( In the instance where SPRINGS SAUNA COMPANY is not contracted to perform part or all of the labor).
2. If the location of the Sauna is temporary, Precut Saunas are not removable.

These packages require that the contractor frame and insulate the space prior to installing the kit. The contractor must frame the room with either wood studs or metal studs. Drywall must be installed over the metal studs and wood nailers installed over the drywall. After the room is framed it must be insulated and a vapor barrier installed. 1"x4" wood paneling is then installed horizontally over the studs or nailers using standard blind nailing procedures.

This kit includes materials only for the interior of the Sauna. The exterior of the room can be drywalled, tiled, paneled, or any other type of material can be used.

The room layouts shown on this site are our standard room sizes.

These standard rooms utilize the space most effectively and allow for safe bathing.