SaunaLife EE8GB: a barrel sauna with a full glass front and fitted floor
The SaunaLife EE8GB is a six person outdoor barrel sauna kit. It measures 87.4 inches across inside, with a full glass front that lets in daylight and a fitted floor included in the box. The B version includes black exterior sauna paint that you brush on yourself. A raised, contoured bench has an arched backrest and a lower footrest. The seating is thermo aspen, a heat treated hardwood without knots that stays smooth and cool enough to sit on. The bronze tinted glass gives you a view outside while you sit.
A black shingle roof and a rail along its edge help carry rainwater away. White LED light bars come with an app and a handheld remote. The heater is sold separately, so choose one of the 5 electric heater packages on the page, from 8 to 10.6 kW, each with its control and stones. You can also add a Kolo bucket and ladle or wood care supplies. Need room for fewer people? See the SaunaLife EE6GB four person barrel sauna. The SaunaLife EE8GB ships from Norse Steam by flat rate freight with No Sales Tax (except WY) and our 100% price match guarantee.
SaunaLife combines innovative engineering with meticulous craftsmanship to create spaces that are beautiful, comfortable, and built for a lifetime of enjoyment and good health. The level of quality and attention to detail that goes into each design is off the charts.
Hand-crafted in Northern Europe by sauna fanatics, each room is created especially for those who understand and crave the health and wellness benefits of sauna bathing. SaunaLife builds each room as if we were making it for ourselves.
SaunaLife Outdoor Saunas
These innovative rooms provide the ability to enjoy your natural surroundings during each sauna session. Crafted of the highest-grade wood materials, each space is designed to withstand changing weather conditions.
The features within each room work in unison to create a comfortable bathing sanctuary that both soothes and invigorates. Select from a variety of sizes and styles of outdoor sauna cabins that best suit your design needs and preferences.
Barrel Outdoor Saunas
Create a personal backyard sauna sanctuary with SaunaLife outdoor sauna barrels. These innovative spaces provide a relaxing experience steps away from your home.
SaunaLife barrel saunas are ergonomically engineered for superior comfort, with contoured seating and arched, and wood slanted backrests. These spaces are available in a variety of sizes and configurations to best suit your bathing needs.
Cube-Series Saunas
Premium quality materials are evident everywhere on Cube-Series Saunas. The exterior wood is made from durable full-length staves that have been organically thermally enhanced. This Thermo-Spruce wood is stronger, more dimensionally stable, naturally resists decay and pests, and will far outlast conventional wood. A complete shingle kit with drip rails ensures superior water management and a dry interior. The bronze-tinted 8mm thick front door is both beautiful and tempered for your safety.
SaunaLife Wood-Burning Hot Tubs
These wood-fired hot tub arrives completely assembled and is easy to set up. Its ergonomically shaped fiberglass tub is a comfortable place for up to 6 people. The interior surface is easy to clean, and the exterior is crafted from thermally enhanced spruce for superior weather resistance and durability.
SaunaLife Cold Plunges
Pre-assembled for easy installation, the enhanced Thermo-Pine wood exterior will last up to 2X longer than cedar and has superior thermal resistance. The spacious fiberglass tub contoured for the shape of your body has a 200-gallon water capacity to allow you to submerge in comfort. Matching Thermo-Pine stairs make it easy to get in and out of the tub.
Features
Model EE8GB Outdoor Sauna Barrel
- Thermo-Spruce material built for durability and low maintenance
- Full-front glass view
- Expansive 7’3” interior diameter
- Industry-leading wall, bench, and backrest material thicknesses
- Superior thermal resistance (R-value)
- Contoured Thermo-Aspen bench for improved bather comfort
- Ergonomically arched backrest to support all body sizes
- Dual floor drains for effective water evacuation
- Black shingle roof kit for protection in any weather
- Roof drip edge rail for rainwater management
- Tempered bronze glass (5/16” thick)
- Enhanced bathing ambiance with lighting upgrades
- Heavy-duty stainless steel (AISI 430) barrel bands (1-7/8” wide x 1/8” thick)
- Paraffin oil is provided to enrich and preserve sauna barrel luster
- Extra Thermo-Spruce staves to ensure success
- Sauna heater guard
- Integrated ventilation
- Up to 6 bathers
- Exterior Dimensions: 90.9″W (231 cm) x 78.7″D (200 cm) x 94.9″H (241 cm)
- Interior Dimensions: 87.4″Diameter (222 cm) x 70.7″D (179.6 cm)
- Designed by SaunaLife and handcrafted in Northern Europe
Thermo-Spruce Advantages
- Superior durability
- Sustainable and environmentally friendly
- Low maintenance
- Weathers nicely
- Resists rotting and pests
- Warmer, more vibrant color
- Enhanced stability and strength
White LED Light System
- Dotless white glowing LED lighting
- Wi-Fi, app-based operation capability
- Wireless handheld remote (IP20) and control mounting cradle
- Water and heat-rated LED and wire connections (IP67)
- Flush or articulating mounting clips to set the ideal scene
- Low voltage (24-volt DC) operation for bathing safety
- 30’ light cable (IP67) to suit all installation applications
Includes
Model EE8GB Outdoor Sauna Barrel
- Full-Length Staves
- Benches
- Backrest
- Full-Glass Front Wall
- Glass Door
- Barrel Bands
- Roof Shingle Kit
- Cradles
- Fascia Boards
- Front-Frame Plywood
- Floor Kit
- Air Intake and Exhaust Vents
- Extra Staves (2)
- Fastener Kit
- Paraffin Oil, 16.9 oz (500 mL)
- PROSAUNAS SaunaShield Black Sauna Paints (2)
- Installation Manual
White LED Light System
- White LED Lights (2)
- Wi-Fi, App-Based Operation
- Wireless Handheld Remote and Mounting Cradle
- 90W Power Supply
- Driver
- 30’ Light Cable
- Mounting Clips and Screws
- Installation Manual
Shipping
Flat Rate Freight: $950 flat rate shipping to the contiguous United States. $1,250 for Canada. Note: On rare occasions, remote or complex delivery areas may not qualify for this rate.
Freight Quote for Other Areas: Email support@norsesteam.com
Heater Systems & Accessory Freight: Sauna heater system and accessories may ship in a protective box on top of this room’s crate. If so, shipping and packaging is FREE. An additional heater system freight charge may apply for secondary pallets required for heavy or fragile sauna heaters.
About This Delivery: The weight and packaging of this handcrafted sauna sanctuary requires delivery by special appointment, and on a wooden pallet. The driver is responsible for “curbside delivery only” and will lower the items to ground level. Prior to shipping this product, we often contact customers to share shipment details and discuss any extenuating delivery circumstances that may complicate or cause additional delivery expenses. Our goal is to ensure your project’s success.
Shipping Dimensions: 91″W (231.1 cm) x 44″D (111.8 cm) x 47″H (119.4 cm)
Shipping Weight (less heater): 1863 lbs (845 kg)
FAQ
What does the B in the model name mean, and do I have to paint it myself?
The B means the SaunaLife EE8GB includes two containers of PROSAUNAS SaunaShield black exterior paint, and yes, you brush it on yourself after assembly. Follow the paint manual on the Manual tab and apply it only outside, never inside the hot room. The paint expands and contracts with the weather and will need a fresh coat over the years to stay black.
Does this barrel come with a heater?
No, the heater is sold separately. The Select Heater add-on on this page offers five electric packages from 8 to 10.6 kW, each with controls and stones. Pick one when you order or buy one later, choosing a higher kW option for a colder climate.
What electrical work does it need?
It depends on your property and heater choice, but every package needs a licensed electrician to hardwire its own dedicated 240 volt circuit, with breaker and wire sizing checked against the heater's manual. These heaters cannot plug in, use extension cords, or share a dryer, hot tub, or EV circuit, and outdoor runs need buried conduit and a weatherproof disconnect. The LED power unit mounts outside the hot room in a weatherproof box you provide.
Will my feet be cold on the bench?
Your feet will be in cooler air than your shoulders because a barrel sauna has one bench level. This model's 87.4 inch interior diameter, raised bench, lower footrest, and intake and exhaust vents help address that difference. A slightly larger heater package can narrow the temperature gap further.
Will it leak in the rain?
The included black shingle roof and drip edge rail protect against rain seeping through the stave seams. Two floor drains let water escape, and small gaps that appear between staves in dry weather close when the room heats.
Do I have to tighten the bands, and are gaps between the staves normal?
Yes, retighten the stainless steel bands after the first few weeks and check them each season. Hairline gaps are normal as the staves shrink in dry or cold air and swell back when heated, so do not caulk them. The kit includes two spare staves.
What do I put under it?
The right base depends on your site, but it must be firm, flat, and level: compacted gravel topped with pavers, a concrete slab, or a deck built to carry the weight. The sauna weighs 1,765 pounds, and the Specifications tab also lists its shipping weight. Avoid bare grass or soil, which holds moisture against the wood, and make sure the base is level so the staves line up and the door latches.
How long does assembly take?
About one day with two people is SaunaLife's estimate for assembling the cradles, staves, bands, door, and shingle roof. First-time builders often take longer. Plan for the electrician's visit on a separate day.
Can it stay outside all winter?
Yes, it is built for year-round outdoor use. In freezing weather, heating often takes 45 to 90 minutes instead of 30 to 45 minutes, and the glass front loses a little more heat in deep cold. Keep the vents clear.
How is it delivered?
It ships by freight truck on a wooden pallet, with curbside delivery by appointment. The driver lowers the pallet to the ground, so have two or three people ready to carry the pieces to your assembly spot. Inspect the crate before signing and note any damage on the receipt.