{"product_id":"steam-oak-gas-cube-sauna-2-4m-double-shelf-electric-or-wood-fired","title":"Steam \u0026 Oak Cube Sauna 2.4m Double-Shelf (Electric, Gas or Wood-Fired)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSteam \u0026amp; Oak Barrel Sauna 3m with Anteroom and Canopy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a dedicated space for relaxation, recovery and time outdoors with the Steam \u0026amp; Oak 3m Barrel Sauna with Anteroom and Canopy. Combining traditional Scandinavian spruce construction with a sheltered entrance and separate changing area, this spacious garden sauna is designed for shared sessions and year-round outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose between gas, electric or wood-fired heating at checkout, or select the shell-only option if you already have a suitable heater. The extended canopy provides extra shelter around the entrance, making it a practical choice for exposed gardens and changeable weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose your heater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinSteam Aurora 81 R14S Gas Heater\u003c\/strong\u003e – An electricity-free heating option with engineered ventilation, safety components, regulator, gas hose and sauna stones included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvia PC70 6.8kW Electric Heater\u003c\/strong\u003e – A practical electric option for regular sauna sessions, requiring a suitable dedicated electrical supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvia PC90 9kW Electric Heater\u003c\/strong\u003e – A higher-powered electric option for faster warm-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEtna 12 Wood-Fired Stove with Flue Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Enjoy the traditional ritual of heating your sauna with logs. The package includes a chimney pipe and flashing kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell Only\u003c\/strong\u003e – Choose the cabin without a heater if you prefer to source your own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose gas heating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe FinSteam Aurora 81 R14S provides an alternative to conventional electric and wood-fired heating. Running on propane, it does not require an electrical connection to operate, making it an option to consider for gardens where installing a dedicated sauna circuit may be difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n \u003cthead\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eGas\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eWood-fired\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eElectric\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/thead\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eTypical warm-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 15 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 30–45 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 30–60 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eElectrical connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNot required to operate\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNot required to operate\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eDedicated electrical supply required\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eChimney or flue\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNot required for the gas heater\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eRequired\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eSmoke and ash\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNo wood smoke or ash\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eProduces smoke and ash\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNo smoke or ash\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eOff-grid operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eYes, with a suitable propane supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eYes, with a suitable supply of logs\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eRequires electricity\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eIndicative running cost\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eApproximately £1.50–£2.00 per session\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eApproximately £2–£4 per session\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eApproximately £1.75–£3.25 per session\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWarm-up times and running costs are estimates. Actual results depend on outdoor temperature, starting temperature, session length, energy prices and the selected heater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included with the gas configuration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel sauna shell, canopy and anteroom\u003c\/strong\u003e – With alder benches and 8mm tempered glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAurora 81 R14S gas heater\u003c\/strong\u003e – 8.1kW output, with flame monitoring and an oxygen-depletion safety shut-off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrbis 14 stone cage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Designed to hold the sauna stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalo safety rail\u003c\/strong\u003e – A protective rail around the heater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNjord heat shield\u003c\/strong\u003e – Included with the heater package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40kg of pre-washed sauna stones\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK propane regulator and 1.2m CE-marked gas hose\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineered gas-ready ventilation\u003c\/strong\u003e – Wooden louvre vents built into the cabin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gas ventilation configuration includes a low-level fresh-air intake of at least 350cm² beside the heater and a high-level exhaust of at least 250cm² in the opposite corner. Both are designed to connect directly to the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gas-heated configuration is priced at £8,090 including VAT. The Aurora 81 R14S gas heater is also available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-gas-sauna-heater-aurora-81-finsteam\"\u003eExplore the Aurora 81 R14S gas heater\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGas heating costs and setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Aurora 81 R14S gas heater, a typical session costs approximately £1.50–£2.00, with a warm-up time of around 15–20 minutes. Actual costs depend on propane prices, usage and operating conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll need to source a standard UK 13kg Calor propane bottle locally. A Gas Safe registered engineer is required for a fixed gas connection. Check the heater's installation instructions and applicable safety requirements before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGas vs electric: comparing the total cost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe purchase price is only part of the cost of setting up an outdoor sauna. An electric heater needs a suitable dedicated circuit, installed by a qualified electrician. Gas heating avoids the need for a dedicated electrical circuit to operate the heater, although installation costs may still apply depending on your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n \u003cthead\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eCost\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eElectric configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eGas configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/thead\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eSauna and heater\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eFrom £5,795\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e£7,790\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eElectrical installation estimate\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e£800–£1,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNot required to operate the gas heater\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eEstimated total\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e£6,595–£7,295\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e£7,790\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are indicative comparison figures. Electrical installation costs depend on your property and the work required. Any applicable gas installation costs are additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRunning costs for each heating option\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas – Aurora 81 R14S:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately £1.50–£2.00 per session, with a typical warm-up of 15–20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectric – Harvia PC70 6.8kW:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately £1.75–£2.25 per 90-minute session, with a typical warm-up of around 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectric – Harvia PC90 9kW:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately £2.00–£2.50 per session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood-fired – Etna 12:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately £2–£4 per session for hardwood logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese estimates vary with energy prices, session length and how frequently you use the sauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more detail, read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/sauna-running-costs-uk\"\u003eguide to sauna running costs in the UK\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA canopy and anteroom for a more comfortable sauna ritual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended canopy roof projects beyond the entrance, creating a more sheltered transition between the garden and the sauna. It's particularly useful when the weather is changeable, providing extra cover as you move between the outdoors, the changing room and the heated cabin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe enclosed 0.75m anteroom gives you a separate place to change out of outdoor clothing, hang dressing gowns and keep sauna essentials close at hand. Together, the canopy and anteroom help turn the sauna into a more complete outdoor wellness space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the canopy version if you value extra shelter around the entrance, especially in exposed or coastal gardens. If a more compact roofline is a priority, consider the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/barrel-sauna-3m-anteroom\"\u003estandard 3m Barrel Sauna with Anteroom\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt from solid Scandinavian spruce\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sauna is constructed from solid 44mm Scandinavian spruce, kiln-dried to a stated moisture content of 14%. The thick timber walls form the main structure rather than simply covering a separate hidden frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSlow-grown spruce develops tight growth rings in colder climates, giving the timber a dense, substantial feel. The solid walls provide a robust structure and help create the warm, enclosed atmosphere that makes a sauna such a rewarding place to unwind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural timber can also be finished with oil or colour to suit your garden. If you'd like to explore alternative timber options, read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/thermowood-vs-slow-grown-spruce-sauna\"\u003ecomparison of thermowood and slow-grown spruce\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44mm Scandinavian spruce, kiln-dried to a stated moisture content of 14%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alder wood, with comfortable single-level seating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoor and windows:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8mm tempered glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoof:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitumen shingles with an extended canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the Aurora 81 R14S gas heater, Harvia electric 6.8kW or 9kW heater, Etna 12 wood-fired stove, or shell-only option at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSauna shell and base beams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePre-cut, numbered wooden panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eStainless steel tension bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAlder benches with backrests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e8mm tempered-glass door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVentilation valve and grill suited to the selected heater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eStainless steel floor drainage grid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBitumen roof shingles and canopy frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFastener kit and assembly manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSelected heater and sauna stones with the relevant heater package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery and installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard UK delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated transit time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–10 working days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three pallets, each measuring approximately 2.4 × 1.2 × 1.0m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSite preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A stable, level base should be ready before delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-assembly, typically requiring two people and 6–10 hours over one or two days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional requirements depend on your chosen heater:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectric heaters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Require a suitable dedicated supply, specified as 32A single-phase or 16A three-phase, installed by a qualified electrician.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas heater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a suitable propane bottle. A Gas Safe registered engineer is required for a fixed gas connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood-fired stove:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires the appropriate flue installation and suitable clearances from buildings and overhanging trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoor use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal dimensions (L × W × H):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.35 × 2.2 × 2.2m, including the 0.4m porch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain sauna room depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4m covered entrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44mm Scandinavian spruce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoor and windows:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8mm tempered glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alder, two-tier double-shelf seating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaged weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 780kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which sauna configuration is right for your garden? 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