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By Alana Farina • October 23, 2026
Cedar, aspen, hemlock or thermo spruce? Compare the best wood for a sauna, from walls to benches and outdoor cladding, from expert Melbourne sauna builders.
Custom traditional home sauna installation in Victoria featuring SAWO Western Red Cedar Sauna
By Alana Farina • March 24, 2026
Compare the best home saunas in Australia. From traditional Finnish steam to low EMF infrared, explore 2026 pricing, running costs, and Victoria-wide installation.
Small dark wood outdoor sauna shed with warm light, nestled among trees on a gravel path.
By Alana Farina • September 26, 2025
Are you looking for your next weekend project? Perfect for builders or DIY enthusiasts who want a custom-built DIY sauna project with expert advice.
Wooden sauna interior with slatted benches and warm amber lighting.
By Alana Farina • December 13, 2024
Explore the differences between Cedar and Hemlock wood for saunas and discover which one is best for your needs.
ladies relaxing after a sauna
By Alana Farina • November 8, 2024
Discover how incorporating a sauna session into your post-workout routine can enhance recovery, reduce muscle soreness, and boost overall health and longevity.
Curved wooden walkway with warm orange lighting and a small round table in a futuristic interior
By Alana Farina • October 10, 2024
Explore the key differences between infrared and traditional saunas to determine which one best suits your health and wellness needs.
Wooden sauna interior with bench, ladle, and metal stove topped with stones.
By Alana Farina • September 16, 2024
Discover the top-rated home saunas in Australia to enhance your wellness routine. Compare features and benefits to find the perfect fit for your home.
a wooden sauna with a bucket of rocks in it
February 15, 2024
How to maintain and look after your SAWO sauna room. Are you in Vic and need a service of your sauna equipment? Call us to organise πŸ“ž 0429 303 271
Wooden backyard shed with glass door, surrounded by trees and garden plants
February 15, 2024
Check out a job we did. You could have one of these in your backyard ;) Call us today to discuss πŸ“ž 0429 303 27
Wooden sauna with benches and a heater filled with hot stones
February 15, 2024
Learn more about SAWO infrared saunas and their benefits. Call us today to discuss πŸ“ž 0429 303 27
Close-up of green evergreen branches with dense feathery leaves
February 15, 2024
Western red cedar wood makes the sauna. Want to find out more? Let's chat SAWO saunas πŸ“ž 0429 303 27
Three people relaxing in a wooden sauna, wrapped in white towels.
February 15, 2024
The dos and don'ts of sauna usage. Let's chat SAWO saunas πŸ“ž 0429 303 27
Wood-paneled sauna with wooden benches, warm lights, and a stone heater in the foreground
February 15, 2024
Too many benefits to remember. Read this article if you want to know the secrets behind sauna use. Let's chat SAWO saunas πŸ“ž 0429 303 27
Small barrel-shaped wooden sauna by a lake at sunset, with a chimney and open door
February 15, 2024
SAWO from Finland craft beautiful timeless saunas. Thinking about getting a SAWO? Call us today, we're the exclusive SAWO distributor in Victoria πŸ“ž 0429 303 27
Wooden sauna room with benches, wall sconces, and a stove piled with hot stones
February 15, 2024
Want to know what the rocks in a sauna heater do? Call us to organise rock replacement for your SAWO sauna πŸ“ž 0429 303 27
Assorted essential oil bottles with flowers and green leaves on a white background
February 15, 2024
Want to know what the best oils are to use in your SAWO sauna? Read this article to find out the truth. Alternatively call us to organise a SAWO sauna fit out πŸ“ž 0429 303 27
Black floral-patterned container filled with gray stones, sitting on a slatted shelf.
February 15, 2024
The latest in Finnish design and elegance. Read more about dragonfire designed by architect / interior designer Stefan Lindfors πŸ“ž 0429 303 27
Wood-paneled sauna with benches and a heater piled with dark stones
February 15, 2024
Did you know regular sauna use can reduce all cause mortality by 40%. Install a SAWO sauna today and improve the quality and longevity of your life πŸ“ž 0429 303 27
Wood-paneled sauna with L-shaped benches, warm lights, and a central heater filled with stones.
February 15, 2024
Want to install a SAWO sauna yourself? We have the kits to fit any space. Call us today to find out more πŸ“ž 0429 303 271
Wood-paneled sauna with benches, wall lights, and a heater filled with dark stones
February 14, 2024
Tight space? We will cater to your needs. From design to install we take care of it all. Complete done for you service. Call us today πŸ“ž 0429 303 271
a wooden sauna with a bucket of rocks in it
May 31, 2016
Winter is here. Call us to organise your own SAWO sauna / steam room in the comfort of your own home. Complete done for you service πŸ“ž 0429 303 271
Small wooden sauna with bench and patterned door at dusk, set outdoors among bare trees.
April 30, 2016
Ready to prolong your lifespan and elevate your home relaxation ritual. Call us to organise your own SAWO sauna / steam room πŸ“ž 0429 303 271