{"product_id":"steam-oak-kesa-460-sauna-garden-room","title":"Steam \u0026 Oak Kesä 460 Sauna Garden Room — Lounge, Sauna and Covered Terrace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kesä 460 is not a sauna cabin — it is a \u003cstrong\u003egarden room with a sauna in it\u003c\/strong\u003e. A lounge on one side, a proper sauna room on the other, and a covered terrace across the front, all under one roof in \u003cstrong\u003e70 mm solid log\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the sauna and the place to sit afterwards in the same building, which is the thing a standalone cabin cannot do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo rooms plus a terrace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe building runs \u003cstrong\u003e4.61 m\u003c\/strong\u003e deep and splits into two rooms of roughly 2 m each: a lounge with a glazed door and window, and a sauna room with its own door. The covered terrace is carried on the same roofline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat layout means the sauna is a room you go into, not a shed you walk to. Get changed in the lounge, take the heat, come out and sit down — without crossing wet grass in between. In a British climate that is most of the difference between a sauna that gets used all year and one that gets used in July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 70 mm logs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003esolid 70 mm log\u003c\/strong\u003e, not 42 mm panel. On the sauna side that means thermal mass: the walls store heat rather than just containing it, so the temperature holds steady instead of swinging every time the heater cycles. On the lounge side it means a building that feels substantial and stays comfortable in shoulder seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in black, grey or natural spruce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLounge, sauna room and covered terrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4610 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2140 mm plus terrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLounge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 2000 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSauna room\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 2000 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeated sauna volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 8.2 m³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70 mm solid log\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, grey or natural — tell us your choice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 2200 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything structural. No hidden extras to buy before you can build it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-cut, numbered 70 mm log walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSauna benches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlazed doors and windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal partition wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered terrace structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoof covering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloor\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efoundation beams\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete fixing kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilation grids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRun the sauna on gas — no electrician, no cable across the garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eFinSteam gas heater\u003c\/strong\u003e runs on a standard propane bottle — the same sort you would use for a patio heater or a barbecue. No armoured cable, no trench across the lawn, no electrician's quote you had not budgeted for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sauna room is around 8.2 m³, so the 8.1 kW heater is well matched to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne honest caveat on a building this size: \u003cstrong\u003egas heats the sauna room, not the rest of the building\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you want the lounge heated in winter too, you will need a power supply for that regardless — so the gas option makes most sense if the lounge is a three-season space, or if you are heating it another way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePick a gas option above and \u003cstrong\u003ewe fit the flue and commission the heater on installation day\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich gas option?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotnia 81\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOur standard 8.1 kW gas heater. Everything you need to run the sauna.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAurora 81\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe premium version of the same 8.1 kW heater — better finish and detailing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd then: safety pack, or without?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith safety pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003erecommended on a building used by guests\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdds the \u003cstrong\u003eNjord heat shield\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eHalo guard rail\u003c\/strong\u003e. The heat shield cuts the required clearance to combustible timber from 200 mm to 50 mm. The guard rail stops anyone brushing against the hot stones.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithout safety pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeater and stone cage only. Suits an install where clearance is generous and the sauna is for your own use.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery gas option includes the heater, the Orbis stone cage, and our fitting and commissioning. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gas-sauna-heaters\"\u003eSee the full gas heater range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOr choose electric or wood-fired above\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric\u003c\/strong\u003e — a Harvia heater with a full stone load, integrated controls and a 2-year warranty. On a building like this you are likely running a supply out anyway for lighting and sockets, so the marginal cost of a sauna circuit is lower than on a standalone cabin. Budget £400–£1,200 for the garden supply itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood-fired\u003c\/strong\u003e — a Harvia M-series stove. No electrics needed for the sauna at all. We fit the flue on installation day. If you are in a smoke control area, check the model against DEFRA's exempt appliance register first — see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/sauna-in-smoke-control-area\"\u003esmoke control area guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e2-year warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo years on the structure and on the heater, whichever heat source you choose. Covers manufacturing defects and workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning permission — read this before you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis matters more on a garden room than on a small sauna, and we would rather you knew now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost garden buildings fall under \u003cstrong\u003epermitted development\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the rules have real limits. The ones that catch people out:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outbuildings must not cover more than half the land around the original house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight near a boundary.\u003c\/strong\u003e Within 2 m of a boundary, the whole building is limited to \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e — which a building like this will exceed. Site it further in, or you are into a planning application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed buildings and conservation areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Different rules apply, and they are stricter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeping accommodation\u003c\/strong\u003e is not permitted development. A lounge is fine; a guest bedroom is not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/sauna-planning-permission-uk-guide\"\u003eplanning permission guide\u003c\/a\u003e goes through it properly. If in doubt, a call to your council's planning department costs nothing and settles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA building of this size and weight needs a \u003cstrong\u003econcrete slab\u003c\/strong\u003e — level, load-bearing and well drained. Paving on gravel is not sufficient here. Budget \u003cstrong\u003e£800–£2,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for the base depending on ground conditions and access, and have it laid and cured before delivery day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGround should fall gently away from the slab. Timber sitting in standing water fails regardless of how well it was built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLead time — please ask before you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead times vary with stock and specification — anything from \u003cstrong\u003e2 to 12 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ask us before you commit and we will give you the real date for the exact build you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting it into your garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt roughly 2200 kg this is a substantial delivery. It arrives flat-packed on pallets that need a driveway or hard standing — a pallet truck will not cross a lawn. Individual logs carry through a standard side gate, but the volume of material is considerable, so allow proper time for the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur construction service starts at \u003cstrong\u003e£500\u003c\/strong\u003e, and on a building this size we would strongly recommend it — we apply insulating paste between every panel as we build, which is the single biggest factor in whether the sauna holds its heat. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/sauna-installation-uk\"\u003eFull installation guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOptions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your heater above. Finish comes in black, grey or natural spruce — tell us your preference when you order. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us anything\u003c\/a\u003e before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImages are manufacturer renders. The heater shown is illustrative — your heater choice is made above. 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