ProSaunas Hemlock 1x6 Sauna Bench Wood, Vertical Grain is hemlock lumber, milled smooth on all four sides with eased edges, which ProSaunas recommends for sauna benches. Each piece is 0.69 in thick and 5.44 in wide and is sold by the piece in 1 ft and 7 ft lengths.
Why hemlock for a sauna?
Hemlock has a light straw color and straight grain. ProSaunas says hemlock resists warping and cracking, wears well and withstands heat and moisture, and calls it a good choice for indoor saunas.
Smooth four sides, eased edges
ProSaunas mills this 1x6 smooth on all four sides (S4S) and eases the edges, softening them for comfort against bare skin. ProSaunas recommends it for sauna benches.
Nominal 1x6 vs. actual size
"1x6" is the nominal size: the piece's size when it is cut from the log, before drying and surfacing. The finished piece is 0.69 in thick and 5.44 in wide.
Matching paneling, bench wood and trim
Most saunas are built in one wood. Hemlock Sauna Wood collects every Hemlock paneling profile and bench size; Hemlock comes without matching trim. Sauna Bench Wood lists every bench wood profile in all species, and Sauna Wood collects ProSaunas paneling, bench wood and trim by 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.