Q: What do you get when you combine a Finnish health enthusiast, a custom woodworker, and a home builder with 40+ years of experience?
A: The finest Finnish saunas in the Midwest!
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Hi! We’re Vilppu & Ryan. We launched our woodworking business, Treetotable.co, together in 2021. Sharing meals and sitting around the table with family & friends changed our lives, and we wanted to invite others experience that. 200+ custom tables later, it’s time to take that mission a step further: Let’s not just gather for meals, let’s gather for sauna. From growing up in Finland and sauna-ing weekly for years, we’re convinced that whatever your life/health/fitness goals are, sauna is going to help you achieve them!
Our Process
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We offer over 50 styles in different sizes, both indoor and outdoor, all fully customizable to fit your space and your liking.
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We’ll work with you to design the interior with your values in mind: Seating, comfort, atmosphere, relaxation. Whatever your sauna goals, we’re here to bring them to life.
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Electric or wood-fired? HUUM or Harvia? We work with a local stove distributor of 25 years to bring you the selection and quality you deserve.
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Once the details are in place, we get to work. Expect you dream sauna in 8-10 weeks!
Our Saunas are built different. Here are 15 things that set us apart:
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We’re the ONLY sauna builders in Ohio that build truly Finnish saunas. Why is that important? Because sauna was born in Finland and is central to their culture. 3 million saunas for 5 million people. That’s more saunas than cars! When we build a sauna, it’s done right the first time.
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Our saunas are fully insulated with Rockwool mineral wool insulation AND foil-faced PIR vapor barrier AND sufficient air gaps to prevent thermal bridging, with interlocking tongue and groove wood paneling on the front. It means your sauna heats up quickly, there are no drafts, it’s efficient, and you won’t end up with a cold back, or toes!
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We deliver our outdoor saunas fully assembled and ready to enjoy, and our indoor saunas are fully installed into your space. This is not a DIY kit, this is the last sauna you’ll ever buy!
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We offer endless customizations. Literally. Size, style, materials, layout, windows, heater type, location, lights, roof, appearance, colors, etc. Want us to match your house exterior? Done! Copper roof? No problem! Three different types of cedar? Just say the word. Challenging location? We’re on it. If you can dream it, we can build it. But we’ll also make sure it’s designed and built right — that’s part of our promise.
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Here’s the thing: There are a LOT of people out there that claim to be building “saunas.” But most of them don’t work well. The layouts are poor. The benches are too low. Or too tight. The heaters are under-sized. The walls are thin. They look good on social media, but they’re not enjoyable to use. Money is spent on the wrong things. That’s not us. We understand the principles of good sauna design. And we don’t compromise on quality. You’ll sit where the heat is. You’ll be able to relax and lean back and lay down without burning your back. We work through the design WITH you, making the most of every inch, and every dollar. That’s good sauna design.
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Ever been in an old home with single pane windows? You can FEEL the heat escaping. That’s how most cheap sauna kits are built — but not us. We use state of the art tempered, insulated window units that are energy efficient, and look awesome. Because that’s what I’d want in my sauna.
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We only use Finnish sauna heater brands like Harvia and Iki. Why?
1. Because the Chinese and Canadian and Estonian brands might save you a few $$, but are dangerous, unreliable, and have known issues.
2. Finns design their heaters for minimal radiant heat and maximum convective heat. You should be surrounded by the heat, like a warm hug, not blasted by it, like a furnace.
Let’s do things right the first time.
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How many saunas come with ergonomic back rests and ergonomic foot rests as part of the basic package? Ours do.
Our benches are also the right depths… and heights… And sadly, that’s rare!
No cutting corners, no compromise.
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We’re local, and we stand by our work. Need something? We’re just a short drive away. And we’re here to help.
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Our materials are sustainably sourced: Metal roofs and wood siding made in the Midwest. Ohio cedar for our frames, purchased from small local mills. Responsibly harvested Michigan cedar for our interiors. Glass from right here in Cincinnati. Every sauna we build is a net carbon sink. Good for you, good for the environment.
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Here are a few benefits of working with a small family company like us: The same guy that quotes your project is also building your sauna. (👋) We actually pick up the phone. We send you progress pics, and updates. We listen to your concerns. We educate and explain. And we have over 100 years of combined construction experience.
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When we send you a quote, you see where every dollar is going. Line by line, materials and labor. No surprises, no hidden costs. 100% transparent, and 100% customizable. Our goal is to make the most of your budget and to get you the best sauna possible, at the best possible price.
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Forget 9-12 month lead times. We average 8-12 weeks from order to finished product, and over 95% of our projects are completed on schedule, delivered or installed exactly where you want it, how you want it.
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Most sauna kits are good for at most 3-5 years before you run into major trouble. Our saunas are guaranteed for life: With proper maintenance, your sauna will last a lifetime, and if you run into issues, we’re here to make things right.
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At the end of the day, you want to work with THE experts, someone you can trust, who knows more about saunas than you do. Someone who can answer your questions, explain the principles and help you make thoughtful design decisions. That’s us. Sure there are some great sauna builders up in Minnesota and in the UP of Michigan. But in Ohio? We’re your local sauna experts.
FAQs
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We build real Finnish saunas: Both indoor and outdoor saunas as well as wood-fired and electric options. Meaning if you want a sauna installed in your basement, we can help you with that. Or if you’d like a traditional outdoor cabin sauna, we can do that as well.
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Yes! Ask us about our sauna consulting packages (starting at just $1,500). We’ll work with you (or your contractor) to build your dream sauna.
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Great question. Infrared saunas are like airplane food, kit & barrel saunas are like cafeteria food, but real Finnish saunas are like a great steak dinner. Here’s why:
People get infrared (IR) saunas because they’re inexpensive, and take very little space. They sit in them for purely the health benefits. It’s better than nothing, but it’s not a real sauna.
Barrel saunas & kit saunas are step closer, because you can actually sauna together and throw water on the rocks. But there are no barrel saunas in Finland because they’re cheaply built, too small, drafty, uncomfortable, don’t hold heat well, and can’t endure the weather. It’s really just not the same experience.
If you’ve tried an IR sauna or a barrel sauna, you’re going to LOVE the real Finnish sauna experience.
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As long as your home. Seriously. Many of the saunas we grew up in were over 50 years old, built by grandparents in their youth. When you build it right, it lasts forever.
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Yes! The only thing better than sauna, is sauna with a cold plunge. It doubles the benefits and the enjoyment!
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Great question! The price depends on the type of sauna, as well as the size. We offer lots of custom options to work with almost any budget. In general, most of our sauna builds range between $15-40K.
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We’re located just north of Cincinnati. Most of our projects are within the Tristate area (Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky), but we’re able to deliver our cabin saunas as far as 5 hours away. If you’re not sure whether you’re in our area, just ask! We also offer sauna consulting packages for customers all over the US.
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If you’d like to join us for a sauna night, reach out! This is not an open invite, but we’d love for you to experience a real Finnish sauna before committing to buying one :)
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Yep! These three words will turn heads at any sauna session:
- Kiuas (pronounced ˈkiu̯.ɑs) - Sauna stove, covered in rocks. Traditionally wood-fired, but nowadays also commonly electric. Produces löyly when water is thrown on it.
- Löyly (pronounced ‘løy̯ly) - Steam created by throwing water on the rocks of the kiuas. “Lisää löylyä!” = Throw more water on the rocks / Turn up the heat.
- Vihta (pronounced ˈʋihtɑ) - Bath broom / sauna whisk made from fresh birch branches tied together. Seared on the kiuas for a pleasant aroma and used to whack each other on the back and the legs to relax muscles, stimulate circulation, and create airflow, intensifying the effects of the sauna.
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