Some Things You Might be Wondering...
We want to make sure all our customers get the perfect sauna for their space and intent of use. Below are some common questions we get about our saunas.
Ordering & Installation Enquiries
1. What is the Lead Time on an Order?
2. Should I Go with an Electric or Wood-fired Sauna?
3. What Surface Can I Install a Barrel Sauna On?
The great thing about barrel saunas is that they don’t require a concrete foundation. This means they can be installed on nearly any level surface (e.g.: crushed stone, river rock, gravel, wood decking, flagstones, or even grass. When installing on grass or organic surfaces, we recommend putting down pavers or flagstones under the corners of the sauna feet to prevent it from settling into the ground over time. Our saunas have 3 cradles/feet, which are 4ft wide and are made of pressure treated wood.
4. What Size Sauna Should I Get?
5. Why the Barrel Shape?
The cylindrical shape of a barrel sauna makes for a great convection flow where the air naturally recirculates and there are no corners for air to get ’trapped’. In addition, barrel saunas look great and are structurally sound, even in harsh climates.
6. Does Nootka Saunas Only Make Barrel Saunas?
7. How Hot Do The Saunas Get?
8. What is Required For the Electric Heater Connection?
9. What type of Heaters do the saunas come with?
10. What are the Saunas Made Out Of?
11. Where are Nootka Sauna Built?
12. Do the Saunas Work Well in Cold Climates?
13. Is there a Warranty?
14. Do I need a Permit for a Sauna?
15. How easy is the Assembly Process?
16. Does Nootka Saunas Make Infrared Saunas?
No, we don’t currently make infrared saunas. The jury is still out on the health benefits associated with infrared saunas and we’ve been disappointed by the build quality and lifespan of most infrared panels on the market. As such, we only fabricate electric and wood-fired saunas.
Operation and Maintenance Enquiries
16. Can I Pour Water on the Heater?
17. How Long Does the Sauna take to Warm Up?
18. Do I need to Stain or Seal my Sauna?
19. Do Barrel Saunas Leak?
20. What Safety Precautions Should I Take?
Still Have Questions?
If you still have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us directly
Ph: +1 (778) 652-3569
Email: [email protected]
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