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The
high quality, non – toxic plantation Hemlockused for our saunas,
is only used for strong constructions, like houses and modern boat building,
unlike other woods that are used for furniture, musical instruments, flooring,
turning, and crafts, etc . Hemlock has a natural pythoncidere fragrance,
considered the’ forest bath’ for its ability to relieve stress,
eliminates bacteria, purifies air of pollutants to ensure smoother breathing,
and enters the body via the nasal passage to fight diseases.
Hemlock timber is the best choice for your sauna, for home or commercial
usage, and most beneficial for all those individuals with allergies, patients
addressing health problems related to chemical or heavy metal toxicity.
Hemlock is known for its natural strength and durability.
It is naturally resistant to decay therefore ideal for sauna uses. Its longevity is 300 -1000 years, most other woods average 200 years. Hemlock is commonly used for bridge timbers, house sills; the grain patterns are dramatically beautiful so it is prized as material for flooring, paneling and trim. Hemlock, a strong, safe and very attractive even grained wood texture.
Being a natural material our wood is not too hot to touch even in hot temperatures. Let your interior and exterior of your sauna be the focal point of any room
Checklist for Your Good Wood Guide
Traditional Saunas and Conventional Saunas
Traditional saunas and conventional saunas used very hot coals to heat
the air within the cabin, we used water to create more steam, the air
was thick and sometimes uncomfortable. A lot of woods did not hold up
under those conditions, cedar and redwood was the most common of these
woods.
They
also used Cedrene, a volatile oil based chemical to give the wood the
ability to withstand the wet conditions and repel infestation by insects.
The oil Cedrene has a viscous dirty wood odors, it is part of a group
of plant derived hydrocarbons, called Terpenes that are known irritants,
inhaling and absorbing these gases is toxic.
The Cedrene in the wood are lung irritants and can produce gastrointestinal symptoms, aspiration and pulmonary toxicity, and other skin and health problems. Terpenes with there strong characteristic odors are also used in cleaning products, turpentine, etc, it is also flammable. A lot of the older style saunas where used outside, these days we have the luxury of indoor saunas, which means we can use wood that is safe.
Different types of woods used for saunas
Basswood - found in US, tough, fibrous inner bark, is
weak and is used for cheap furniture, containers. Bee keeping equipment,
etc
Polar - pale white wood, darkens on exposure, a straight
grain and a fine textures, ideal for people who have allergic reactions
to wood.
Birch - a medium heavy, med. hard wood, its used for
most furniture, joinery turned
products and floors, it has a wide grain, is smooth and has an elegant
feel.
Longevity: 80 years.
Oak - a hardwood used as a veneer exterior wood, it would
suit a home with oak
furniture or if you want to create the look of a tight grained wood. Longevity:
50 – 80 years.
Cedar - variety of colours, has a fairly pungent odour,
straight-grained, has a high
degree of thermal insulation, is also used for light construction. Longevity:
200- 400 years. Check out why not to use cedar here.
Spruce - also known as whitewood, light in colour, fine
grained, resists odour
absorption, emits a subtle forest scent, and is commonly used for flooring.
Longevity: 200 – 300 years. The spruces are valuable wildlife trees,
producing quantities of seed which is eaten by birds and small mammals.
Pinewood - has a yellow colouring with brown knots, excellent
for staining, by staining
the wood it helps to seal it better and achieve a more even look. Pine
has a
lot of uses, especially for smaller projects. Longevity 200 – 350
years.
Sitka- from Alaska, a type of Spruce, most commonly used
for boxes and other
minor constructions.
Healthstart saunas and its affiliates do not provide
medical advice, treatment or education. The information contained in this
site is for general information purposes only and does not address individual
circumstances or medical conditions. It may not be right for you and should
not be relied upon in making decisions about your health. Always consult
your doctor for medical advice.
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