Sauna Panels
Springs Sauna Company's paneling exceeds industry's standards
Our 1"x4" T&G paneling makes a difference!
Unlike our competitors, we advertise our wood thickness and we deliver what we advertise. We exceed the industry's standard of 1/2"x4" - we have always used full 1"x4"'s.
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OUR 1"x4" Board has a small V-joint pattern. The 3/32" v joint gives a neat appearance and allows the larger shoulder to hide nails and fasteners. The 1/4" tongue allows fastening without splitting. Our 1"x4" board has the highest R value, greatest heat retention, and does not require plywood backing for added strength. Our material is 50% to 100% vertical grain. |
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COMPETITOR's 5/8"x4" Board has a profile pattern which is common in knotty spruce European Saunas. Boards must be undercut with grooves to help cupping and warping. This pattern leaves a valley between boards which can not hide nails - there is also lower R value. Boards are almost 100% flat grain. |
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COMPETITOR's 1/2"x4" Board has a reverse v pattern (v on both sides) which creates a small 1/8" tongue. The small shoulder will not easily hide nails or fasteners and the tongue and shoulder can split when nailing. The thinner board has a lower R value and natural shrinkage at the groove will allow some heat loss. 1/2"x4" boards can be flat or wide grain with some vertical grain and should be backed with plywood for additional strength and R value. |