Heat-treated magnolia is very popular because of its vivid grain pattern, ranging from dark brown to light brown. Magnolia is one degree darker than heat-treated aspen or tar alder. The width of the material also adds to its popularity. Both panels and ceiling materials are available in a much wider width than traditional sauna materials:
Table board 28×185 mm
Wall and ceiling panels 15×145 STS
Magnolia panel and board are used almost without exception in the saunas of Sun Sauna’s Relax collection. Combining the Relax board package with the wide magnolia panel makes the sauna more massive and modern.
Ruususauna, Relax laude 185 mm and panel material 15×145 STS thermomagnetic.
More about heatwood
Heat-treated magnolia is prepared in a furnace at a low temperature for a short time. Only heat and water vapour are used in the production process. No chemicals are used in the production process. The heat treatment improves the wood’s resistance to decay and weathering, improves its thermal insulation properties and reduces moisture absorption. At high temperatures, the resin is removed from the wood. At the same time, a beautiful brown colour is obtained.
Magnolia is native to North America and is widely used in interior decoration, including as a decorative tree. The wood is heat treated in Finland and the Baltic countries.
Heat-treated magnolia in Sun Sauna
The following pictures are from Sun Saunas where heat treated magnolia was used. There are few ceiling photos so far, but we are adding more all the time. We will post new pictures on Instagram. You can follow us there.
Magnolia fence and panels 15×145 STS. Luminaire ECO 32-fiber table lamp series..Thermal Magnetic Sauna, Sun Sauna Relax, with 15×68 STS thermal fork panels on the walls and ceiling.Magnolia panels 15×145 STS and Relax laude, where the material is giant clay. Cariitt series on the ceiling and a 32-fibre ceiling light on the ceiling, illuminated Sun Sauna water bowl on the ceiling.On the walls and ceiling 15×145 STS heat treated magnolia panels. Boards Relax and 185 giant slats. 32-fiber ceiling light and illuminated Sun Sauna water bowl. In addition, there is a Cariitt ceiling light with 1+4 fibres.Magnolia panels 15×145 STS on the walls. Relax boards, 140 mm thermal oak. Stove Tulikivi Kuura 1. Lights are 32-ECO ceiling light series.Panels in 15×145 STS thermal magnolia and Relax XL ceilings, with thermal fleece. Lighting Cariitti Linear.Magnolia panels 15×145 STS on walls and ceiling. Boards Relax, giant chairs. Set of 16-ECO ceiling lights and Sun Sauna water bowl illuminated in a pedestal bath.
