Sauna Timbers
Mediterranean Pine
It has marbled and red look.That is why it is also named as red pine. It has a unique odor.Its manufacture cost is relatively low since it is easy to purchase. But its resin amount is high.Even it is used for the walls, it can not be used in benches. In case it is used, it may drain resin.The most important of all, it retents heat and burns you when you sit or lie down.
Siberian Pine
Siberian Pine is one of the woos with lowest amount of knobs and resins. With its plain marbled structure and color, it has a unique, plain and nice look. It is the most preferred timber in sauna manufacture cause of these characteristics. It can not be used in benches like red pine.
Abachi (Ayous)
It is an African originated wood. This timber has knot-free, non resinous and smoothtextured.It has a soft surface. The most important characteristics is its excellent heat insulation properties. It is the most commonly used wood in sauna paneling In sauna, at the points where the skin directly contacts with, this wood has been used. Only ayous wood should be used in benches and mats as well as headrests and stove guards.In order to obtain visual integrity, abachi panels may be used in wall and ceiling paneling.
Mediterranean Cedar
Mediterranean Cedar wood is a wood with a unique aromatic odour which is famous of its durability. It has resin and multi knobs. It is generally preferred for its odor rather than its look. Its logging is limited in recent years. Thus, it is rarely found. Generally it is not found in one piece, pieces dovetailed and turned into panels. In special implementations, it is generally preferred at hidden places under the benches only for its odor.
Aspen
It is a soft wood suitable for processing. It is knot-free, non resinous without vascular. It is a plain material with extraordinary beautiful look. Since it is rarely found, its cost is high. It is generally recommended for private sauna manufacturing due to its very light color.
Canadian Red Cedar
It is also known as Western Red Cedar. It is the lightest sauna timber with the highest heat isolation capacity. Its resistance is also high. It is knot-free and non resinous. It is the sauna timber with the best smell. It is the timber of special projects and special saunas due to its attractive smell.