Explore the natural beauty and performance of our premium sauna wood selections. Each type brings its own look, feel, and benefit to your custom sauna:

• Clear Western Red Cedar – Smooth, knot-free, and aromatic

• STK Cedar – Rustic charm with natural tight knots

• Thermo-Aspen – Sleek, modern, and thermally modified for stability

Choose the wood that fits your space, style, and long-term wellness goals.

🔨 Why We’re Different: The Midwest Sauna & Steam Promise

When I started Midwest Sauna & Steam, I had one goal — build the kind of sauna I wished existed.

A sauna that wasn’t mass-produced.
A sauna that didn’t rely on flimsy pre-cut kits.
A sauna that felt like it was built for you — because it was.

If you’ve ever shopped for a sauna, you’ve seen what’s out there: prefab boxes shipped in from overseas, one-size-fits-all kits, thin panels with poor insulation, and no thought given to the person actually using it. These may look good in photos, but after a year or two? Cracks. Warping. Cold spots. And no local support when something goes wrong.

Here's How We’re Different

At Midwest Sauna & Steam, every build is custom, handcrafted, and made locally here in Ohio — designed around your space, your lifestyle, and your long-term health.

We obsess over the details that most companies overlook — and honestly, most customers don’t even know to ask:

✅ Your Height Determines the Bench Height
Yes — we factor in your height to determine how high to set the bench so your head sits in the warmest air zone without slouching or feeling crammed.

✅ We Properly Install Vapor Barriers
Our builds use foil-faced insulation and a carefully sealed vapor barrier — installed the right way, not the fast way. We don’t layer unnecessarily — we focus on what works, what lasts, and what keeps heat and moisture exactly where they belong.

✅ We Plug and Conceal Every Screw
We hand-plug every visible fastener so that your sauna looks clean, seamless, and built with pride. The goal? You won’t see a single screw when it’s done.

✅ Future-Proof Framing
We frame with custom 1x1 strapping behind backrests so you can update or replace a panel 10 years from now without tearing down an entire wall. Try that with a prefab unit.

✅ Hand-Selected Wood
Every board is inspected, hand-picked, and aligned by grain. If I wouldn’t put it in my own sauna, it doesn’t go in yours.

✅ Ergonomics, Visibility & Comfort
From sightlines to step-up height, ventilation placement to LED backlighting — we design for how it feels to be inside. Every choice is intentional.

Why We Don’t Use Kits

Kits are designed for mass production, not individual people. They're made to be shipped cheap, installed fast, and replaced quickly.

We’re building real spaces — not boxes.
Spaces for recovery, for quiet, for longevity.

When you work with us, you’re getting more than a sauna — you’re getting a process rooted in craftsmanship, trust, and timeless design.

The Bottom Line

We’re not the biggest company out there — and that’s the point.
Because this is personal.
Because it started in my own basement.
Because I care more about building something that lasts than building something fast.

So if you’ve ever thought about adding a sauna to your home — or if you’ve been burned by a prefab kit that didn’t live up to the hype — reach out. Let’s build something better. Something that’s actually built for you.

📍 Based in Ohio | 📧 midwestsaunasteam@gmail.com
🔗 www.midwestsaunasteam.com

It all begins with an idea.