Technical Specs
Feature Comparison of Prefabricated and Precut Saunas
(parts supplier is specified in the brackets)| Prefabricated saunas | Precut saunas | |
| Framing |
2x4 or 2x6 wood, or metal studs with drywall and wood nailers applied (contractor) |
2"x2" Fire walls and Ceiling with a 2"x4" Base (manufacturer) |
| Insulation |
R11-R19 Foil Faced (contractor) |
R11 Foil Faced (manufacturer) |
| Vapor Barrier |
Type C Building Foil (contractor or manufacturer) |
Type C Building Foil (manufacturer) |
| Interior Paneling |
1"x4" Tongue and Groove (supplied by manufacturer installed by contractor) |
1"x4" T&G (supplied and installed by manufacturer) |
| Exterior |
Drywall, Tile, Paneling, etc. (contractor) |
Rough sawn Mahogany or 1/2"x4" Cedar (manufacturer) |
| Vents |
4"x10" Set of registers and grills (supplied by manufacturer installed by contractor) |
4"x10" set of Registers and Grills (supplied and installed by manufacturer) |
| Electrical |
All wiring must be provided by the electrician. Including water tight flex to the heater |
Conduit is installed in the wall panels, the electrician must run his wire through the conduit to the heater |
In both Precut and Prefab packages the Sauna door is pre-hung and ready to install, the benches are prebuilt to the appropriate length and width by the manufacturer, the contractor only has to install supports provided by manufacturer to set benches on. The heater, controls, and accessories are provided in the same fashion for both packages and the contractor installs these items in accordance with the instructions.
These instructions only apply if Springs Sauna Company has not been contracted to install the package.