Material profile

Hemlock

Pale timber lining boards
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Typical useInterior lining and, in clear grades, benches, on mid-range saunas
Visual appearancePale, even and knot-light with a subtle straight grain
Thermal behaviourModerate density, giving reasonably cool surfaces at temperature
Resin levelLow
Moisture resistanceModerate
MaintenanceLow; benefits from good ventilation and drying between sessions
Exterior suitabilityFair
Interior suitabilityExcellent
Bench suitabilityGood

Hemlock is a clean, economical interior timber: pale, knot-light and low-resin, it suits calm minimalist linings and, in clear grades, comfortable benches.

Profiles using Hemlock

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SA-CA-039 · Reference Configuration

Shed Sauna with Changing Room

  • Traditional
  • 5–6 people
  • Electric
  • Hemlock
  • ≈8–10 kW electric heater class
  • Hot room + changing room
  • Single-pitch shed, 12 × 7 ft
  • Seats four to six
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SA-CA-013 · Reference Configuration

Two-Person Backyard Cabin Sauna

  • Minimalist
  • 1–2 people
  • Electric
  • Hemlock
  • ≈4.5–6 kW electric heater class
  • Single-pitch beginner build
  • 7 × 5.5 ft reference footprint
  • Hemlock lining, aspen bench
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