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What’s the maximum dimensions 5×7′ sauna material package?
FAQ: What’s the MAXIMUM stud-to-stud-to-joist measurement that fits this 5x7x7 Sauna Materials Package?
Set your wall spans at:
- WIDTH = 5′15/8″*
- LENGTH = 7′15/8″
- HEIGHT = 7′ 3/4″ *
* Why are studs 15/8″ further apart than the sauna’s W x L ??
Since 3/4″ is the standard thickness of our standard cedar material and we’re adding it to two opposing walls. This reduces the room size by 11/2″. But now consider we’re going to ship 5 ft and 7 ft benches, exactly. You want those benches to angle and drop into place without scratching your new soft cedar wood walls. So you want 1/8″ – 1/4″ for wiggle room.
IMPORTANT! When maximizing coverage, center your boards on each wall leaving a mostly hidden gap in all corners — the trim kit provided will cover all corner gaps!
Decrease wall spans by 1/2″, IF you selected 1/2″ material (this option only available IF WxL = 4×4, 4×6, 6×6, 6×8 or 8×8)
At these dimensions, the sauna benches will fit perfectly with ~1/8″ on each side* — NO need to trim your benches and cutting the cedar boards is minimal. At these dimensions, sauna benches will drop in at an angle without scratching your cedar walls