ProSaunas Western Red Cedar 4x4 Sauna Bench Wood, Clear is clear Western Red Cedar lumber, milled smooth on all four sides with eased edges, which ProSaunas recommends for sauna bench legs, bench support, or a support beam. Each piece is 3.5 in thick and 3.5 in wide and is sold by the piece in lengths from 3 ft to 6 ft.
Why Western Red Cedar for a sauna?
ProSaunas calls Western Red Cedar the traditional sauna wood in North America and selects cedar with smooth, even, straight grain and a consistent light reddish-brown color. According to ProSaunas, cedar stays comfortable to the touch in high heat, naturally resists decay, rot and insects, and contains organic compounds that help repel water.
Smooth four sides, eased edges
ProSaunas mills this 4x4 smooth on all four sides (S4S) and eases the edges, softening them for comfort against bare skin. ProSaunas recommends it for sauna bench legs, bench support, or a support beam.
Nominal 4x4 vs. actual size
"4x4" is the nominal size: the piece's size when it is cut from the log, before drying and surfacing. The finished piece is 3.5 in thick and 3.5 in wide.
Matching paneling, bench wood and trim
Most saunas are built in one wood. Western Red Cedar Sauna Wood collects every Western Red Cedar paneling profile and bench size; Western Red Cedar 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.