ProSaunas Aspen 2x3 Sauna Bench Wood is aspen lumber, milled smooth on all four sides with eased edges, which ProSaunas sells as sauna bench material. Each piece is 1.1 in thick and 2.56 in wide and is sold by the piece in 1 ft and 10 ft lengths.
Why aspen for a sauna?
ProSaunas selects straight-grained aspen with a uniform texture and a light, creamy color. According to ProSaunas, aspen has very good dimensional stability, does not split when nailed, and does not secrete resin, splinter or overheat; its low heat conductivity keeps it comfortable to the touch in a hot sauna.
Smooth four sides, eased edges
ProSaunas mills this 2x3 smooth on all four sides (S4S) and eases the edges, softening them for comfort against bare skin. ProSaunas sells it as sauna bench material.
Nominal 2x3 vs. actual size
"2x3" is the nominal size: the piece's size when it is cut from the log, before drying and surfacing. The finished piece is 1.1 in thick and 2.56 in wide.
Matching paneling, bench wood and trim
Most saunas are built in one wood. Aspen Sauna Wood collects every Aspen paneling profile, bench size and trim piece, so the paneling and trim can be matched to this bench wood. Sauna Bench Wood lists every bench wood profile in all species.
Cleaning and care
ProSaunas recommends wiping benches, walls and floors with a mild detergent solution to remove sweat, oils and dirt, and ventilating the sauna after each use so moisture does not build up and lead to mold or mildew.