The right outdoor sauna fits your people, yard, heat source and budget. Check ten things before you buy: wood, wall thickness, heat options, seats, kit or fully built, shipping cost, lead time, warranty, base and power needs, and who answers the phone after delivery.
The 10 checks, and how Blazin answers them
| Check | Ask | Blazin |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wood | What species, inside and out? | Sugi cedar, handmade in East Idaho. See Sugi vs Western Red Cedar. |
| 2. Walls | How thick? | 1 5/8-inch Sugi cedar on pods, barrels, the 4 Person Cube, the 6 Person Cube and the Timberline. |
| 3. Heat | Electric, wood or gas? | Pods: electric, or gas by request. 6 Person Cube: electric. Wood-burning or gas heat on the 6 Person Cube is available on request; ask us. Other models: ask. |
| 4. Seats | How many people, really? | Pod Mini 1 up to Blackwood 8x15 at 12 to 14. See size guide. |
| 5. Kit or built | Who assembles it? | Pods, barrels, cubes and the Timberline are kits. Teton, Blackwood and Timberline Lux arrive fully built. |
| 6. Shipping | What does freight cost? | Pods, barrels, cubes and the Timberline ship free to the lower 48 states; Hawaii and Alaska are quoted. Teton, Blackwood and Timberline Lux shipping is quoted. |
| 7. Lead time | When will it arrive? | Kits have a 4–5 week lead time, then 5–10 business days in transit. Teton and Blackwood: confirmed with your quote. |
| 8. Warranty | How long, and what is covered? | 3-year limited warranty. See warranty. |
| 9. Base and power | What does my site need? | A level, drained base and, for electric heat, a dedicated circuit. See foundation and electrical. |
| 10. Support | Who do I call? | The team that built it, in East Idaho. See contact. |
Kits have a 4–5 week lead time while we build, and transit then takes 5–10 business days. Teton and Blackwood arrive fully built; their lead time and shipping are confirmed with your quote.
For a full walk-through, read the outdoor sauna buying guide, kits vs fully built and handmade vs imported.
Questions? Call (208) 520-6612 or (208) 270-5860, or find us on Instagram at @blazinsaunas.
Questions
What makes an outdoor sauna a good buy?
One that fits how many people will use it, your yard and your heat source, with clear answers on wood, shipping, lead time and warranty.
What should I check before buying an outdoor sauna?
Check the wood, wall thickness, heat options, seats, kit or fully built, shipping cost, lead time, warranty, base and power needs, and who supports it after delivery.
Kit or fully built?
A kit ships in parts you or a crew assemble. A fully built sauna arrives in one piece. Blazin pods, barrels, cubes and the Timberline are kits; the Teton, Blackwood and Timberline Lux arrive fully built.
What warranty comes with a Blazin sauna?
Every Blazin sauna carries a 3-year limited warranty.
What questions should I ask a sauna seller?
Ask for the wood species, wall thickness, heater choices, shipping cost to your address, lead time and warranty terms in writing.