Six seats for family nights and gatherings
At 87 inches long, the E8 is the largest barrel in SaunaLife's Ergo Series and seats up to six. The 81-inch diameter carries the same 6'5" interior height as the smaller models, so a full sauna still feels open and nobody has to duck.
Benches and backrests are knot-free Thermo-Aspen with 1.1" tops, set inside 1.65" full-length Thermo-Spruce staves. Dual floor drains, a shingle roof kit and heavy stainless steel bands let it take water inside and weather outside.
Made for a lifetime outdoors
SaunaLife rates Thermo-Spruce to last up to twice as long as cedar. Every Ergo barrel starts with industry-leading 1.65" full-length staves that wrap the sauna and give it excellent thermal resistance (R-value). The wood is chemical-free, eco-friendly and dimensionally stable, which is why SaunaLife even builds showers from it.
Thickness carries through to the seating. Benches and backrests are Thermo-Aspen, 1.1" thick and 3-1/2" wide, nearly 50% thicker than most.
Built to handle water, inside and out
The design is simple to install and packed with barrel-sauna engineering. Stainless steel bands 1-7/8" wide and 1/8" thick compress the heavy staves into a tight shell. A watertight DIY shingle kit with side-mounted drip edges manages rainwater, a must for any barrel sauna.
Inside, dual floor drains mean you can splash freely. One sits under the heater, right where you toss water on the stones, and the second is by the door where cold-plunge or pool water collects. If the barrel ever shifts out of level, the second drain still has you covered.
Golden spruce, silky aspen
SaunaLife sources high-quality Nordic Spruce and thermally treats it to a rich golden colour that brings out its grain and rustic tight-knot charm. Inside, the ergonomic benches and backrests are grade-A Thermo-Aspen, smooth, rich in colour and free of knots. A bottle of paraffin oil, a natural wax, comes with the kit to enrich and preserve the interior.
The Model E8 is designed by SaunaLife and precision-crafted in Northern Europe, where sauna bathing is part of everyday life.
What comes with it
The sauna
- Full-length Thermo-Spruce staves (1.65" thick)
- Thermo-Aspen benches (1.1" bench tops, no knots)
- Thermo-Aspen backrest (1.1" rests, no knots)
- Tempered bronze glass door
- Stainless steel barrel bands
- Black roof shingle kit
- Spruce cradles
- Spruce fascia boards
- Air intake and exhaust vents
Hardware, care and spares
- Extra staves (2)
- Fastener kit
- Paraffin oil, 16.9 oz bottle (500ml)
- Installation instructions
Lighting package
- White LED light bar (1)
- Wi-Fi, app-based operation
- Wireless handheld remote and mounting cradle
- 90W power supply
- Driver
- 30' light cable
- Mounting clips, articulating (3)
- Mounting clips, flush (3)
A heater is not included and is selected separately above Add to cart.
Ergo-Series Model E8
- Model
- SaunaLife Ergo Series E8
- Material
- Thermo-Spruce / Thermo-Aspen
- Weight
- 1,340lbs
- Dimensions
- L 87 in. x W 81 in. x H 81 in.
- Interior height
- 6'5"
- Capacity
- Up to 6 bathers
- Wall staves
- 1.65" thick full-length Thermo-Spruce
- Benches and backrest
- Thermo-Aspen, 1.1" thick x 3-1/2" wide, knot-free
- Door
- Tempered bronze glass
- Barrel bands
- Stainless steel, 1-7/8" wide x 1/8" thick
- Roof
- Black shingle kit with drip edge
- Drains
- Dual floor drains
- Ventilation
- Intake and exhaust air vents
- Lighting
- White LED light bar, Wi-Fi app, 30' cable
- Heater
- Not included; choose an option above Add to cart
- Origin
- Designed by SaunaLife, handcrafted in Northern Europe
Before you order
Something we haven't covered? Call (888) 715-7999 or book a free design call.
Does the E8 come with a heater?
No. The heater is chosen separately using the options above Add to cart. Inland will help you size the heater to the room, and all electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician.
How hard is it to assemble?
The E8 is designed for simple DIY installation and ships with installation instructions, spruce cradles and a fastener kit. The installation manual is linked above so you can review every step before you order.
Prefer help? Inland offers installation in the Okanagan, Calgary and Edmonton.
How does it stand up to rain and snow?
The kit includes a black shingle roof kit with drip edges for rainwater management, and the 1.65" Thermo-Spruce staves give strong thermal resistance. SaunaLife chose Thermo-Spruce because it is dimensionally stable and suited to outdoor saunas.
Where do you ship, and can I talk it through first?
Kits ship across Canada and the US. Book a free design call by phone or video at (888) 715-7999 or through our contact page. Canadian buyers can also pay over time with PayPlan by RBC.