Sauna wood types

Aspen

Common aspen is a deciduous tree in the willow family that grows in Europe and Asia, as well as in North Africa. It is an ideal material for sauna benches because it does not secrete resin, does not cause splinters, and does not get too hot. Its characteristic light tone and smooth texture also give it an attractive appearance. We offer a number of different profiles in both natural and thermally modified aspen.

Alder

Thanks to its reddish tint and pleasant texture, wood from the common alder, also known as black alder, is popular as a finishing material in saunas. This perennial deciduous tree from the birch family grows in Europe, Southwest Asia, and North Africa and produces a hardy, water-repellent wood that does not overheat. We use alder wood to produce a variety of materials and products for indoor saunas, with thermally modified and brushed finishes. Alder can also be colored very well with stains specifically suitable for saunas.

Pine

Scots pine is a conifer from the pine family and is most commonly used for exterior walls in saunas. It is the most common pine species, cultivated throughout Europe and Asia. The wood reacts well to thermal modification to achieve an exclusive look, and in addition, we offer sauna materials in natural, untreated pine. With a special brushing technique, the natural pattern of the wood can be accentuated.

Spruce

The wood of the Norway spruce, an evergreen conifer from the pine family, is almost white with a light yellow undertone – it is one of the lightest colored softwood species. Cultivated in Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe, spruce is often used as timber, and for saunas, it is generally preferred for exterior walls. We can also brush the wood to further enhance its attractive natural pattern.

Ash

American ash is a perennial deciduous tree from the olive family that grows in North America. It produces wood that is valuable, durable, strong, and decorative, with an attractive texture that pairs beautifully with the exterior walls of a sauna. Our thermally modified ash gains a dark brown color, giving it an exclusive look, and it can be brushed to further emphasize its characteristic pattern.

Radiata Pine

Radiata pine is a conifer from the pine family. Due to its rapid growth and excellent quality, it is one of the most cultivated softwood species in many parts of the world. Because it has no visible knots, the wood does not secrete resin, splinter, or overheat, making it ideal for sauna benches. Wide planks, brushed to bring out the natural pattern and the dark tone achieved through thermal modification, also offer a touch of luxury for interior and exterior panels.



Poplar

Poplar, part of the willow family, is naturally light yellow in color with a smooth texture. It is common in the northern hemisphere and belongs to the same genus as aspen (Populus tremula), and it is also ideal for sauna benches and interiors - the wood has no visible knots and it does not splinter, secrete resin, or overheat. The warm appearance gained through thermal modification and the wide planks provide a cozy, luxurious finish that also suits exterior walls.

Magnolia

Magnolia, also known as the tulip tree, belongs to the magnolia family and has a creamy, golden tint with darker areas and a characteristic pattern similar to ash and radiata pine. Along with its low density, this makes it perfect for sauna benches and interior and exterior panels. Wide planks and the dark tone achieved by thermal modification give this wood, which is found in parts of North America, a luxurious, exclusive finish.