Journals

Thermowood barrel sauna with a glass wall in a large rear garden, set well back from the boundaries

Do You Need Planning Permission for a Garden Sa...

Peter Gibbs

Most garden saunas don't need planning permission in the UK. See the height and boundary rules, the exceptions, and what building regs cover.

Do You Need Planning Permission for a Garden Sa...

Peter Gibbs

Most garden saunas don't need planning permission in the UK. See the height and boundary rules, the exceptions, and what building regs cover.

How Much Does It Cost to Run an Outdoor Sauna in the UK?

How Much Does It Cost to Run an Outdoor Sauna i...

Peter Gibbs

A one-hour outdoor sauna session costs about £1.20 to £3 in the UK. See costs by heater size, yearly totals, and whether solar panels can cut your bill.

How Much Does It Cost to Run an Outdoor Sauna i...

Peter Gibbs

A one-hour outdoor sauna session costs about £1.20 to £3 in the UK. See costs by heater size, yearly totals, and whether solar panels can cut your bill.

Close-up of Thermowood sauna boards showing the deep, even brown grain of heat-treated Nordic spruce

Thermowood vs Untreated Spruce: Which Outdoor S...

Peter Gibbs

Thermowood or untreated Nordic spruce? A spec-honest comparison of durability, upkeep, heat performance and price, with real figures from our range.

Thermowood vs Untreated Spruce: Which Outdoor S...

Peter Gibbs

Thermowood or untreated Nordic spruce? A spec-honest comparison of durability, upkeep, heat performance and price, with real figures from our range.

Wooden barrel-style sauna in a snowy forest setting

Why Winter Is Actually the Best Time for a Gard...

Peter Gibbs

Colder air outside makes the heat inside feel more intense. Here's why winter, not summer, is when a garden sauna earns its place, and what to expect running one through...

Why Winter Is Actually the Best Time for a Gard...

Peter Gibbs

Colder air outside makes the heat inside feel more intense. Here's why winter, not summer, is when a garden sauna earns its place, and what to expect running one through...

Traditional wooden sauna, illustrating the health benefits of regular sauna use

The Health Benefits of Regular Sauna Use

Peter Gibbs

What does 20 years of Finnish research actually say about sauna use and your health? A clear look at the evidence on heart health, brain health and recovery.

The Health Benefits of Regular Sauna Use

Peter Gibbs

What does 20 years of Finnish research actually say about sauna use and your health? A clear look at the evidence on heart health, brain health and recovery.