Material profile
Pine
| Typical use | Economical framing, cladding and, in stacked form, log-sauna walls |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Warm yellow tones with pronounced knots that darken with age |
| Thermal behaviour | Light and low-density; solid stacked pine adds useful thermal mass |
| Resin level | High |
| Moisture resistance | Moderate |
| Maintenance | Moderate; exterior pine needs protection and periodic upkeep |
| Exterior suitability | Fair |
| Interior suitability | Fair |
| Bench suitability | Poor |
Pine is the economical, traditional timber behind many log saunas and budget builds. Its resin makes it unsuitable for benches, but as stacked log walls it brings warmth and mass.