Salus

Buying guide

Garden sauna buying guide

Barrel or cube, capacity, heater power and the base it sits on.

Sizing

  • A 6ft barrel seats four; an 8ft barrel seats six. Cube saunas suit contemporary gardens.

Power

  • Electric sauna heaters normally need a dedicated supply installed by a qualified electrician: [PLACEHOLDER].

Base and access

  • Saunas need a level base such as a concrete slab or paving. Barrel saunas are not designed to be totally dry; cedar weathers and seals small gaps over time.

Running costs

  • Cost per session: [PLACEHOLDER]. Heat-up time and how often you use it matter most.