A Better Way to Sauna.
NorthUp Engineered a New Sauna Design.
View the full design details and specifics here.
Durable Skid
Rated for ground contact. Easily maneuver around your property or onto a utility trailer.
The patented curve
Less wasted air to heat and natural top-to-bottom circulation. This shape is why it reaches 200°F in about 30 minutes.
Ventilation
Circular 4-vent patented ventilation system distributes air evenly. Adjustable to find your perfect steam, air it out after your session, or keep in the heat while you fire it up.
Clear Polycarbonate Shell
Durable, shatterproof architectural-grade material. Less thermal mass than wood, so it heats faster. Direct sun can warm the interior up to 75°F above ambient before the stove is even lit.
Oh, and it allows for natural light everywhere you look.
Triple 6-foot benches
Sit up with friends or stretch out solo. Western red cedar, comfortable at full temperature.
Top bench located at the hottest point in the sauna. Sit where the heat lives.
Door on the short end
Smaller and deliberately placed so rising heat stays in when you step out for a cold plunge.
Seamless vapor barrier
One continuous shell holds heat and steam. Wood saunas have hundreds of joints that expand, contract, and leak over time.
Unparalled Heat, Steam, and Ventilation.
The curvature of the sauna allows for faster heating (fewer cubic feet), and optimal flow of both ventilation and rolling steam over your body.
Whether it's for a few friends stretching out and laying down or 8 friends gathering, we have space to unwind and connect.
Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions not answered below? Review our full FAQ here.
Pickup free of charge at our shop in St Louis Park. Requires either a drop-down trailer or rental of a forklift at our site for a fee.
We ship anywhere in the USA. Contact us for a shipping estimate to your zip code.
Short answer - yes it is safe.
While certain plastics like PVC and acrylic are not rated for sauna temperatures, polycarbonate is meant to be used in high-heat environments and trusted in commercial architecture, healthcare facilities, and medical device manufacturing.
We didn't just take our manufacturer's specs at face value, we hired an independent Certified Industrial Hygienist tested our sauna at 246°F, measuring 74 VOCs against the strictest safety standards in the industry. Every VOC was negligible or non-detectable. Read the full report here.
Additional bonus - the material is shatterproof and virtually unbreakable. We once had a tree fall on a client's sauna and it didn't break!
Electric stoves requires a licensed electrician to install a 220V/40A breaker.
Wood-fired stoves require nothing but seasoned wood.
Chat with us about the tradeoffs.
All NorthUp models are lightweight and do not require a permanent foundation.
We recommend choosing a spot that is level.
Options for foundation include:
- Patio pavers, blocks, or gravel to prevent settling
- Decking
- Concrete foundation
- Directly on the grass/dirt (not recommended long term)
Sauna should be 10’ from all combustibles at or above chimney level if purchasing a wood-fired sauna. No requirements for electric sauna.
Certain municipalities require setbacks from property lines, water, or other structures. Our structures can usually either be considered temporary or are below square footage cutoffs to avoid permitting. Check your local building codes.