For this residential sauna project in north-east Dublin, Polaris Sauna installed a compact 1.6m Comfort Barrel Sauna on a prepared garden base.
The sauna was supplied as a flat-pack, and the complete pallet could be transported directly into the customer’s garden. As the base had already been completed before delivery, the installation team could unload the components beside the final sauna position and begin assembly immediately.
The complete installation was carried out over approximately one and a half days.
Despite its compact footprint, the sauna provides comfortable seating for one to two people. Its L-shaped bench layout makes efficient use of the available interior space, while the 6 kW Harvia Top Steel electric sauna heater provides a convenient heating solution for regular home use.
Project Overview
The sauna was supplied with the following configuration:
- 1.6m Comfort Barrel Sauna
- compact design suitable for one to two people
- L-shaped interior bench configuration
- 6 kW Harvia Top Steel electric sauna heater
- sauna stones
- flat-pack delivery
- on-site assembly
- installation on a prepared garden base
Flat-Pack Pallet Delivered Directly into the Garden
Access is an important consideration when planning the delivery and installation of an outdoor sauna.
For this project, the complete flat-pack pallet could be transported directly into the customer’s garden and positioned close to the prepared base.
This allowed the sauna components, tools and installation materials to be unloaded and organised immediately beside the final assembly location.
There was no need to carry the individual components over a long distance or use specialist lifting equipment to move the sauna into position.
The direct access simplified the delivery process and allowed the installation team to begin work without delay.
Prepared Base Allowed Assembly to Begin Immediately
The customer had completed the sauna base before the delivery date.
A firm and level base is essential for an outdoor sauna. It provides stable support for the structure and helps ensure that the sauna remains correctly aligned during assembly and throughout its use.
Because the base was ready when the installation team arrived, no additional groundwork was required.
The pallet could be positioned beside the base, the components could be organised, and assembly could begin immediately.
Good preparation before delivery helped make the installation process faster and more efficient.
Comfort Barrel Sauna Assembled in Approximately 1.5 Days
The 1.6m Comfort Barrel Sauna was assembled on site over approximately one and a half days.
The installation work included:
- unloading and organising the flat-pack components
- positioning and aligning the floor structure
- assembling the curved barrel structure
- fitting the front and rear sections
- completing the exterior finish
- fitting the entrance door
- installing the L-shaped benches
- mounting the Harvia electric sauna heater
- placing the sauna stones
- checking the structure and internal fittings
- completing the final inspection
Once the main structure had been assembled, the walls, entrance door and benches were checked carefully to ensure that everything was stable, secure and correctly aligned.
The combination of direct garden access and a prepared base allowed the installation to be completed efficiently without unnecessary delays.
Compact Interior with L-Shaped Benches
The 1.6m Comfort Barrel Sauna is designed for customers who want a comfortable outdoor sauna without using a large amount of garden space.
The L-shaped bench configuration makes particularly effective use of the compact interior.
Rather than relying on a single straight bench, the seating continues around the side of the sauna. This provides greater flexibility and allows one or two people to sit comfortably inside.
For individual use, the sauna offers a comfortable and private setting. For two people, the L-shaped seating creates a practical and sociable layout while retaining the compact footprint of the sauna.
The arrangement also maintains a clear area for entering and leaving the sauna and makes efficient use of the available interior space.
Harvia Top Steel 6 kW Electric Sauna Heater
The sauna was equipped with a 6 kW Harvia Top Steel electric sauna heater.
Its compact wall-mounted design helps preserve valuable floor space, making it well suited to a smaller sauna such as the 1.6m Comfort Barrel.
The heater was mounted together with the required sauna stones and positioned to maintain the necessary safety clearances within the sauna room.
An electric sauna heater makes the sauna straightforward to operate. There is no need to store firewood, light a fire or remove ash after use.
This makes the sauna particularly convenient for regular home sauna sessions.
The final electrical connection is completed separately by a qualified electrician in accordance with the heater manufacturer’s requirements and the customer’s electrical installation.
Final Inspection and Handover
After the assembly work was completed, the sauna was inspected before handover.
The final checks included:
- structural alignment and stability
- entrance door operation
- bench installation
- heater position and safety clearances
- sauna stone placement
- internal fittings
- general interior and exterior finish
The completed sauna was then handed over to the customer, ready for the final electrical connection to be completed by a qualified electrician.
Final Result
The completed 1.6m Comfort Barrel Sauna provides a compact and practical home sauna in north-east Dublin.
The complete flat-pack pallet could be transported directly into the garden and positioned close to the prepared base. This allowed the installation team to begin assembly immediately and complete the project in approximately one and a half days.
The L-shaped bench arrangement provides comfortable seating for one to two people and makes efficient use of the available interior space.
Combined with the 6 kW Harvia Top Steel electric sauna heater, the sauna offers a convenient solution for regular home use without requiring a large garden.
This project demonstrates how good site access, a prepared base and a compact barrel sauna design can help create a dedicated outdoor wellness space within a relatively small garden.
