Category: Materials / Design

Planning delivery for your new hot tub or outdoor sauna? Below you’ll find everything you need to know about VAT & customs, shipping prices, curbside delivery, access needs, and safe unloading—plus quick links to related guides on our blog.

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Planning the perfect base for your hot tub is essential. A stable, well-draining platform boosts lifespan, protects timber and liners, and keeps bathers comfortable. Use this guide to choose materials, prepare the ground, and avoid common pitfalls—plus find related how-to articles across our blog. Continue reading “Hot Tub Base Preparation: Stable, Level & Well-Drained Garden Foundations”

The idea of owning an outdoor sauna is tempting. An infrared (IR) sauna looks modern, is compact, and fits almost anywhere. Still, many people hesitate about safety and long-term use. This article clears up common misconceptions, explains the differences vs. a traditional Finnish sauna, and shares practical buying tips so you can choose with confidence.

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At TimberIN, environmental responsibility is one of our core company values. While our primary material — natural timber — is renewable and eco-friendly, we constantly look for ways to improve our sustainability. To further reduce our ecological footprint, we’ve introduced an innovative new material to our production process: Neular paneling.

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Even though Europe shares many similarities across countries, one area that often varies is the electrical system. When purchasing a hot tub or sauna with electric components from abroad, it’s essential to check technical details and ensure that all appliances are compatible with your household’s power supply. This guide explains everything you need to know about TimberIN’s electric accessories — from heaters and pumps to LED lighting — and how to connect them safely.

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Before installing your outdoor wooden sauna, preparing a proper and stable ground base is crucial. Many future owners of garden saunas ask us about the best base type and how to prevent water damage and instability. Below you’ll find everything you need to know to ensure a solid, long-lasting sauna foundation.

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Cold snaps can turn still water into ice fast — damaging shells, pipework, pumps and heaters. This guide shows you exactly how to prevent a hot tub from freezing with smart circulation, insulation, thermostat settings, and power-outage plans. New to winter spa care? Start with our winter hot tub care checklist.

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Hot Tub Winter Care: How to Protect Your Spa During Cold Weather (UK Guide)

There’s nothing like sinking into a steaming wood-fired hot tub on a snowy evening. To enjoy your spa safely all winter long, follow this essential winter hot tub care guide — including maintenance, freeze protection, oiling, and smart heating advice. Whether you own a wooden, fiberglass, or electric model, proper winterizing keeps your tub efficient and damage-free.

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A sauna on wheels (mobile sauna) lets you bring authentic heat therapy to campsites, rentals, events, or your own garden—without a permanent build. This guide covers towing rules, heater choices, insulation & ventilation, layout, operating steps, maintenance, and safety so your rolling sauna is comfortable, efficient, and compliant.

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Effective thermal insulation is the foundation of a comfortable, energy-efficient outdoor sauna or hot tub. It keeps heat where it belongs, protects the structure from moisture, and lowers running costs. In this guide, you’ll learn why insulation matters, which materials to choose, how to install them properly, and how to maintain performance over time. For layout choices and siting, see our outdoor sauna review & buying guide.

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