Benefits of Cedar for Your Home Sauna
Posted in Outdoor Saunas, on April 17, 2023
Often when people think of themselves sitting in a sauna, they naturally envision themselves enjoying a pleasant cedar scent. For most, cedar and sauna go hand-in-hand. When looking for a home sauna, the material from which it is made has practical implications. So, cedar wood doesn’t just smell and look nice but has proven itself as durable material for environments with moisture. Let’s explore why people who shop for saunas in Toronto seek ones made of cedar wood. The cedar wood used by SaunaFin is Canadian as well. Basking in a cedar sauna in winter, summer or indoors always seems like a fantastic option.
Helps Relaxation and Creates a Luxurious Experience
Cedarwood creates a beautiful mild fragrance that most sauna users enjoy. It is not an imposing scent and is often welcome by sauna users around the globe. Cedarwood exudes a scent that many find calming and removes stress, creating a lovely home spa experience. Cedar also acts as a natural insect repellent which helps for outdoor saunas. If homeowners have used saunas at luxury spas, in five star hotels or at upscale resorts, they will be used to the smell and want to enjoy it when they utilize their home sauna.
Does Not Rot or Decay
Cedar naturally has a high level of tannins which prevent it from rotting despite being used in home saunas where the wood can be splashed with water. Tannins also prevent fungal growth and keep the wood in good shape and durable. Cedars are generally found in damp and moist environments, allowing them to be versatile in different conditions.
Long History of Being Used in Saunas
Cedarwood can easily expand and contract without damage; this is an important feature as saunas often have dry and hot temperatures when they are on and then return to cooler temperatures once turned off. It’s important that the material with which the sauna is made is flexible and can expand and contract without cracking or becoming damaged. That’s why many years later, cedarwood is still a go-to material to build saunas with.
Knotty or Clear Cedar Saunas
Depending on your preferences and style, you can choose between knotty and clear cedar. Knotty cedar is a more cost-effective option and has a more rustic or traditional look. Meanwhile, clear cedar has more of a modern minimalist feel. At SaunaFin they only source the best cedar available on the market and ensure only the highest quality for saunas in Toronto. Clear cedar has a track record of being the most popular choice among homeowners.
SaunaFin is one of Canada’s top suppliers of indoor sauna material kits, indoor pre-fab saunas and steam showers. SaunaFin takes pride that their clients will always receive the best quality, service and product when they receive their sauna. After over six decades of experience, SaunaFin remains a trusted supplier of quality saunas. We remain the largest sauna retailer in Canada.
We do sauna kits for those who want to do it themselves or offer professional installation.
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