
SaunaLife E8G: a six person barrel sauna kit with a full glass front
The SaunaLife E8G is a six person outdoor barrel sauna kit with a full glass front. Bronze tinted glass panels sit on both sides of a matching glass door, so the long room feels bright and open to the yard. It is built from thermo-spruce, which is spruce baked in a kiln so it shrugs off moisture and lasts up to twice as long as cedar. Steel bands hold the barrel tight, and a black shingle roof keeps the rain off. The barrel is about 87 inches long and 81 inches across, with room to stand up inside. A curved bench with a backrest runs along each side. You can dim the white LED light bar from your phone or a remote.
The kit includes the staves, the benches, the glass front and door, the steel bands, the shingle roof kit, the cradles it sits on, and the LED lights. Two people can build it in about a day. The heater is not included, so pick one of the 5 electric heater packages on the page, from 8 to 10.5 kW; each comes with its control and stones. A bucket and ladle, the SaunaZone, color lights, and wood care oils are optional on the page. Want a wider barrel with two rows of benches? See the SaunaLife EE8G barrel sauna. The SaunaLife E8G ships from My Cozy Outdoors by flat rate freight with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
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.
Includes
The following items are included:
Model E8G Sauna Barrel
- Full-length Thermo-Spruce staves (1.65” thick)
- Benches of Thermo-Aspen (1.1” bench tops, no knots)
- Backrest of Thermo-Aspen (1.1” rests, no knots)
- Full front glass view
- Tempered bronze glass door
- Stainless steel barrel bands
- Black roof shingle kit
- Spruce cradles
- Spruce fascia boards
- Air intake and exhaust vents
- Extra staves (2)
- Fastener kit
- Paraffin oil, 16.9 oz bottle (500ml)
- Installation instructions
White LED Light Bar System with Wi-Fi App
- White LED light bar (1)
- Wi-Fi, app-based operation
- Wireless handheld remote & mounting cradle
- 90W power supply
- Driver
- 30’ light cable
- Mounting clips, articulating (3)
- Mounting clips, flush (3)
- Installation instructions
Features
Model E8G Sauna Barrel
- Thermo-Spruce materials (lasts up to 2X longer than Cedar)
- Designed for ergonomic sauna bathing experiences
- Spacious 6’-5” interior height
- Engineered for simple DIY installation (1-day, 2-persons)
- Industry-leading wall, bench, and backrest material thicknesses
- Full front glass view
- Superior thermal resistance (R-value)
- Curved Thermo-Aspen benches for bather comfort
- Premium arched backrest for all body sizes
- Dual floor drains for effective water elimination
- Black shingle roof kit for weather-tight installation
- Roof drip edge for rainwater management
- Tempered bronze glass (5/16” thick)
- Enhanced bathing ambiance with E SCONCE+ and E MOOD lighting upgrades
- Heavy-duty stainless steel 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 (2)
- Sauna heater guard
- Intake and exhaust air vents
- Exterior dimensions – 87” long and 81” diameter
- Interior dimensions – 78-½” long and 77” diameter
- Up to 6 bathers
- Designed by SaunaLife and handcrafted in Northern Europe
Thermo-Spruce Barrel Sauna Advantages
- Lasts up to 2X longer than Cedar
- Superior thermal resistance (R-value)
- Eco-friendly
- Chemical-free
- Golden color
- Ideal sauna use (stable)
- Rustic tight knot charm
White LED Light System with Wi-Fi App
- Dottless white glowing LED lighting
- Wi-Fi, app-based operation capability
- Wireless handheld remote (IP20) and control mounting cradle
- Water and heat 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
- Expandable to control up to four white LED light sources (see E SCONCE+ Package)
FAQ
Can I change the back wall of this barrel?
Yes. The Choose Your Style selector on this page lets you configure the rear of the barrel: keep the standard solid back, add a rear window, or order a full glass treatment. Whatever configuration you pick is confirmed with your order, and any price difference for the style you choose is shown right on the selector.
What does the glass front on the E8G include?
The front wall is made of three separate tempered bronze glass sections, each 5/16 inch thick: a 66.5-inch-high glass door with a simple black handle plus two fixed side segments. The tempered surface will not break or crack with normal use, keeps the inside insulated, and lets natural light pour into the room.
Which heaters are offered for this sauna?
The heater selector lists Harvia KIP 8kW packages with either built-in or Wi-Fi digital controls, the Harvia Wall 8kW kit with built-in controls, a HUUM DROP 9kW kit with the UKU Wi-Fi controller, and a HIVE Mini 10.5kW kit. All include sauna stones, and each package’s price appears on the selector when you choose it.
How much room do six people really have?
The interior runs 78.5 inches long by 77 inches in diameter, and the two benches at opposite ends have 17.8-inch-deep seats with 15-inch backrests. That gives six bathers genuine seating rather than a squeeze, and the full-glass front keeps the barrel from feeling closed in even when it is full.
Can I install it myself?
Yes, the design is engineered for one-day installation with two people. Full-length Thermo-Spruce staves, stainless steel barrel bands, spruce cradles and fascia boards, the black roof shingle kit, a fastener kit, two spare staves, and complete installation instructions are all included, so no extra structural materials are needed for a standard backyard setup.
Can I add more lighting than the included LED bar?
The white LED light bar with Wi-Fi app control comes standard. If you want more ambiance, the Sauna Add-Ons selector on this page offers SaunaLife color LED lighting made for the ERGO-Series barrels, alongside bucket-and-ladle sets and the SaunaZone with ladle, so the upgrade ships together with your sauna in one order.
How long will the wood last outdoors?
The barrel is Thermo-Spruce, which SaunaLife rates to last up to twice as long as cedar, with superior thermal resistance and a stable, chemical-free character. A bottle of paraffin oil is included to maintain the finish. You can see the same material across the rest of our SaunaLife lineup.
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 these rates.
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.