5 Person Traditional Outdoor Sauna for Backyard – Golden Designs Vorarlberg

You need a level, stable and well-drained base. A concrete pad, reinforced deck or properly prepared gravel base may work depending on your site, but the final choice should be made with your contractor or installer. If placing the sauna on a deck, confirm the structure can support the listed product weight plus people, movement and installation loads.

Yes, this is listed for outdoor use. That said, outdoor wood still needs care. Choose a location with drainage, avoid standing water around the base, and inspect the exterior periodically so the finish can continue protecting the wood.

The specification lists natural reforested Canadian Hemlock with waterproof stain on the exterior. To keep the sauna looking premium, clean the exterior gently, avoid harsh chemicals and inspect the finish seasonally. Sun, rain and freeze-thaw exposure can age exterior wood, so plan for periodic exterior wood maintenance.

Bronze privacy tempered glass helps reduce visibility compared with fully clear glass, but it does not make the sauna invisible. Think about the path from the house to the sauna, nearby windows, lighting at night and whether landscaping, fencing or placement can make the ritual feel more private.

This model requires 240V / 40A stove and 120V / 15A controls, lights and music. Outdoor electrical work may involve conduit, trenching, panel capacity or weather-rated components depending on your property. Ask a certified electrician to review the product page before the sauna ships.

Plan the base, the electrical route, the delivery path and who will help move the boxes from curbside. The carrier handles curbside delivery, not backyard placement or assembly. If you want professional help, review third-party assembly options before delivery day.

Do not use the sauna if you are pregnant or trying to conceive, have an active fever, unstable angina, have recently had a heart attack, have severe aortic stenosis, or have uncontrolled high blood pressure. Because a traditional sauna operates at much higher temperatures than an infrared sauna, typically between 160°F and 195°F, the heat stress is more intense.

Consult your physician before use if you have any cardiovascular condition, diabetes, or difficulty regulating body temperature. If you have asthma or respiratory sensitivity, use caution with woods such as cedar, as heat can intensify the release of plicatic acid, a natural irritant that may trigger symptoms in sensitive people.

Consult your physician if you take medication that may affect circulation, blood pressure, sweating, or heat tolerance. Traditional saunas can cause faster, deeper sweating, which may affect how some medications are tolerated or absorbed.

Remove transdermal medication patches before each session unless your physician tells you otherwise, as temperatures up to 195°F may change how quickly medicine is absorbed through the skin. This information is general and does not replace professional medical advice.

Maintenance is simple, but important for the long-term life of the wood.

After each session, wipe the benches and backrests with a damp cloth to remove sweat. Removable benches are helpful because they make it easier to deep clean the lower area, where skin particles and moisture can build up.

For deeper cleaning, use only diluted white vinegar and water or cleaners specifically approved for sauna wood. Avoid bleach, ammonia, or solvents, as the wood may absorb them and release unwanted fumes when heated.

After use, remove damp towels and leave the door slightly open for about 30 minutes. Mechanical ventilation or an exhaust fan should continue running so the cabin can dry fully and reduce the risk of mold, especially in indoor or sheltered installations.

Inspect the sauna stones annually. Over time, stones can erode and block airflow, which may overheat the heating elements and reduce efficiency.