Why Cross-laminated Timber is the Gold Standard for Outdoor Sauna

Описание: What does a centuries-old Finnish log sauna have in common with modern engineered timber?

More than you might think.

In this conversation, Cedar & Stone Co-Founder and Chief of Innovation and Design, Joel Vikre, breaks down why cross-laminated timber is the foundation of our sauna builds and why we believe it is the gold standard for outdoor sauna construction.

CLT allows us to honor the spirit of the traditional Finnish log sauna while solving the challenges of modern building. It delivers exceptional thermal mass, structural stability, and longevity in harsh outdoor environments. Fewer gaps. Less movement. More heat where it belongs.

Joel shares:
• What cross-laminated timber actually is and how it is made
• Why CLT behaves more like a solid log wall than conventional framed construction
• How thermal mass impacts heat quality, heat retention, and overall sauna experience
• Why CLT allows us to build saunas that age beautifully instead of fighting the elements
• How this material choice connects modern sauna design back to its Finnish roots

At Cedar & Stone, we see our saunas as the modern reincarnation of the old Finnish log sauna. Same principles. Same respect for heat, wood, and ritual. Built with today’s best, most sustainable materials so they can serve for generations.

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Learn more about our saunas at cedarandstonesauna.com.