Maintenance
How to look after your Outdoor Sauna and what to expect with cedar.
The Nature of Softwood
While your barrel sauna is designed for outdoor use, the construction plays an
important part in keeping it water-tight. Properly installed, water will not drip into the
sauna. However, over time water may seep between the staves due to the porous
nature of softwood. This will not hurt the sauna and should quickly evaporate once
the sauna heater is turned on. To further assist in waterproofing, apply silicon in and
around the bitumen roofing (you may need to remove some layers).
Inside the sauna, certain areas will eventually darken due to normal use and the
effects of perspiration. Excessive water seepage can also cause bleeding of tannin.
This can be minimized, but not eliminated. Occasionally scrub down the inside with
baking soda and water to remove odor and stains of perspiration. Light sanding can
also be effective to help remove the appearance of these stains.
Cleaning Guide
Preventing Stains
To avoid transferring sweat and oils to the benches, users should lay a towel down
as a barrier between skin and the wood.
Cleaning Outside
Clean the outside parts with a cloth or soft brush and bucket of water (do not
pressure wash) and then dry down with a clean towel.
Treating the Wood
Cedar is naturally resistant to the elements however New Zealand's sun is very
harsh. Left untreated, the exterior of an outdoor sauna will eventually become
silvery-gray in color. Be aware that non-protected wood can crack. We highly
recommend that you apply a quality wood oil that contains a U.V inhibitor to
the outside surface of the cedar at least once a year. Areas in NZ that see more
sunshine may require more frequent oiling to protect the wood.
Note: Be sure to follow the directions when applying oil. Never treat the interior of the
sauna and never use varnish or paint on the exterior of the sauna. Some sauna kits may
come pre-oiled and therefore will only require the yearly re-application.
We recommend CD-50 timber protection oils - available at hardware stores.
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