Thermowood Barrel Sauna

LC 225 – compact thermowood barrel sauna with a separate anteroom for up to four people

The Bloomcabin LC 225 combines a space-saving barrel shape with a separate anteroom and a sauna cabin for up to four people. With external dimensions of approximately 227 × 194 × 204 cm, it can suit smaller gardens and terraces. Interior height is around 175 cm. This model is for buyers who prefer a sheltered transition area to the greatest possible length of heated cabin space on a limited footprint.

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The LC 225 at a glance

Alongside the external dimensions, check how the seating, interior height, anteroom and intended electric heating suit your usual way of using a sauna.

How much space does the LC 225 offer in everyday use?

The LC 225 is designed for up to four people. With every place occupied, the group sits closer together; for two people, the cabin provides noticeably more personal space.

For couples, the model is therefore not oversized. They benefit from a more comfortable seating arrangement while retaining the compact external form.

Anyone who regularly uses a sauna with a larger group, or prefers longer benches and more room to move, should compare the LC 260 or a taller LCF version.

FSC®-certified thermowood for a garden barrel sauna

The LC 225 is made from FSC®-certified, heat-treated wood. Thermal treatment reduces moisture absorption and helps the wood remain more dimensionally stable.

Its warm wood tone and visible grain complement the traditional barrel form. This makes the sauna a particularly natural fit with timber terraces, natural stone, garden planting and holiday-home plots.

Thermowood remains a natural material. Sun, rain and changing temperatures may alter its colour and cause slight movement in the timber. Regular visual checks and material-appropriate care are therefore still needed.

An electric heater for easily planned sauna sessions

The LC 225 is intended for a suitable electric sauna heater. This makes it easier to fit sauna sessions into daily life without preparing and storing firewood.

Required heater output depends on actual cabin volume, glazed areas and the manufacturer's requirements. A heater that is too small prolongs warm-up time; an unnecessarily large one does not automatically improve comfort.

The electrical supply, protection and connection should be handled by a suitably qualified electrical professional with the appropriate REWS authorisation for the installation. Provide the complete documents for the selected sauna, heater and control system.

Level, load-bearing ground and reliable drainage

Even a compact barrel sauna needs a permanently level, load-bearing base. Depending on the site, this may be a concrete slab, professionally laid paving, suitable pad foundations or a structurally assessed terrace. The base must reliably carry the weight, minimise movement and support all intended bearing points evenly.

Mark the sauna's external outline on the proposed site and add the required area in front of the door, plus access for assembly, inspection and future care. Even slight height differences between support points can place the barrel structure under stress. As a result, the door may bind or components may not align cleanly. Carefully check the finished base for level before installation.

Rainwater must not be allowed to collect permanently beneath or beside the sauna. Drainage should lead rainfall away from the structure without flooding nearby paths. Air must also be able to circulate below it. For an existing terrace, assess load capacity, falls, drainage and structural condition; a surface that looks solid is not automatically suitable as a sauna foundation.

LC 225 or HC 225 – anteroom or maximum heated interior?

The LC 225 uses part of its external length as an anteroom. This improves comfort and order, but reduces the length of the actual sauna room.

The HC 225 does without this transition area and dedicates more of its available length to the heated cabin.

For regular use throughout the year, the sheltered entrance area is a key benefit of the LC 225. If maximum bench space within similar external dimensions is the priority, it is worth comparing the HC 225.

How to use the LC 225 in cooler and wetter seasons

During cooler months, use the unheated anteroom only for changing briefly and setting out dry textiles. As it may remain cool, take wet robes and towels indoors after sauna use and dry them fully there.

Include the route between your home and sauna in seasonal planning. It should be well lit and safe to walk on when wet. Ensure the external door can always open fully and that rainwater does not remain directly in front of the entrance.

Following a long break in use, carry out a visual check before the first heat-up. Check the door, accessible connections and ventilation areas, and look for possible signs of moisture. Remove leaves and other deposits around the base as well.

Dry the sauna room and inspect timber and connections regularly

After every sauna session, ventilate and dry the cabin completely. Damp towels and robes should not be left on the benches or stored permanently in the anteroom.

Regularly inspect the barrel bands, screw connections, door, seals and roof protection. Timber responds to changing humidity and temperature and may occasionally require adjustment.

Material-compatible products and a lightly damp cloth are sufficient for cleaning. Pressure washers and aggressive household chemicals are unsuitable for untreated sauna timber.

Who is the LC 225 particularly suitable for?

This model is especially suited to households that mostly use their sauna as a couple but occasionally invite additional people. Small families also gain a shared sauna solution without needing to plan a large garden sauna house.

For holiday-home plots, the combination of classic barrel shape, provision for electric heating and a sheltered entrance area can also be attractive.

Those who are particularly tall or simply want greater headroom should instead compare the LCF 225, with around 210 cm interior height.

Choosing a location that works every day

The garden position helps determine how conveniently the LC 225 can be used regularly. A short route from the home is pleasant, but site access and local requirements must also be considered. Walk the route as you would later use it barefoot or in sauna sandals. Steps, loose gravel, poorly visible edges and slippery surfaces can be inconvenient after a sauna session.

Also consider where you will cool down between sauna sessions and rest afterwards. A large wellness area is unnecessary, but a reachable area with seating that does not obstruct the walking route is helpful. Plan intended water connections, drainage and cables professionally before placing the sauna and constructing paths.

Consider views from neighbouring land and public routes. Screening should provide privacy without obstructing airflow around the timber or access for inspections. Leave sufficient space around plants so branches and permanently damp leaves do not rest against the outer wall.

These details make coordination before installation easier

A concise planning file helps coordinate the location, delivery, foundation and electrical work before assembly.

Clarify configuration, delivery and local requirements before purchase

Before buying, check the selected version and its included scope. Depending on the configuration, the electric heater, controller and sauna stones may be included or available separately.

Also clarify where delivery can be unloaded and how components will reach the foundation. Gates, steps and tight turns must leave enough room for longer or bulky items.

Depending on the location, planning permission, third-party consent and electrical requirements may apply. Have a perit confirm the relevant Planning Authority classification and site conditions; general guidance is available under Useful information.

Assess running costs and care requirements realistically

The purchase decision includes future operating and care costs as well as the footprint. For an electrically heated sauna, energy use depends on session duration, frequency of use, outdoor temperature and personal sauna habits. A flat consumption figure would therefore have limited value. Instead, consider how often and with what typical occupancy you expect to use the LC 225.

The surroundings also require ongoing work. Paths need to remain clean and safe in wet weather, drainage must be checked and plants trimmed where necessary. Plan regular visual inspections of the timber structure and suitable care steps according to its condition. A readily accessible site prevents barrel bands, base areas and timber surfaces from becoming difficult to reach later.

Also plan the typical sequence of a sauna day: where will clean textiles be kept, how will you reach the cool-down area, and who will ensure the cabin and anteroom can dry after the final session? A well-organised routine is more useful long-term than extra equipment with no practical place in this compact model.

Prepare, enjoy the sauna and dry correctly afterwards

Before switching on, the area around the electric heater must be completely clear. Towels, robes, cleaning products and other objects belong neither on the heater nor close to it. Also check that ventilation areas are unobstructed and the door opens easily. Follow the relevant manufacturer's instructions for the heater, controller and sauna stones; never alter electrical components yourself.

Keep the compact interior tidy while using the sauna. Place only needed textiles on the benches and keep the route to the door clear. Children may use the sauna only under the direct supervision of a responsible adult. Adjust duration, temperature and breaks to your personal wellbeing, and leave the cabin if you feel unwell.

After the final session, remove loose items and damp textiles from both areas. Allow the cabin to cool in a controlled way and ventilate it until benches and surfaces are dry. Use the operating instructions to confirm that the electric heater is switched off.

Consider external dimensions, door space and maintenance access together

On smaller plots, the required footprint should not be equated with the sauna's external dimensions alone. Space is needed in front of the entrance door. The sides, roof and base area must remain accessible for visual checks and care. Check whether garden furniture, edging, downpipes or plants could restrict later access.

Then check how the entrance door faces the route from the house. A position that works on a drawing may be awkward in daily life if access leads around the entire sauna. Consider privacy when entering and leaving, and choose a location where rainwater can run away from the entrance.

Assembly temporarily needs more clear working space than the sauna will occupy permanently. Keep the area around the foundation free from branches, projecting walls, garden furniture and stored items. Coordinate foundation work, path or terrace construction and sauna assembly so the installation area remains accessible until completion.

Complete electrical planning before foundation and garden works

The heater output, control system and connection type required for the LC 225 depend on the selected configuration and the relevant manufacturers' specifications. Ask a suitably qualified electrical professional with the appropriate REWS authorisation for the installation to clarify these points before cable routes are closed, terraces finished or paving laid. Retrofitting cables can create avoidable excavation and surface work.

Planning includes the supply route, suitable protection and the correct position of intended controls. Outdoor electrical installations must be suitable for their specific use and professionally installed. Extension leads and improvised connections are not substitutes for a permanently planned power supply. Give the electrical professional documents for the sauna, heater and controller.

Also clarify how the installation will remain accessible after assembly. Concealed cables must not be endangered by later drilling, fixings or garden work. Record the cable route before it is no longer visible. At handover, you should know how to switch the system on and off normally, and who to contact in the event of a fault.

Furnish the compact anteroom sparingly

The anteroom is not a full changing room. Hooks for robes, a small shelf and sufficient clear floor space are normally enough.

Large cupboards or numerous stored items take away the compact entrance area's key function: creating a straightforward transition between garden and sauna cabin.

Choose furnishings that leave the floor, walls and corners readily accessible for cleaning and visual checks. Loose or moisture-sensitive items should not be stored permanently in the anteroom.

Prepare assembly and first commissioning carefully

Read the assembly documentation fully before unpacking and distributing components. Plan a dry temporary storage area and protect timber parts from dirt and standing water. Check the delivery against your order documents. Clarify the identity of components that cannot be clearly recognised before working on or permanently fitting them.

During assembly, continually check that the structure is level and that every connection follows the instructions. Fixings must not be overtightened. In a barrel sauna, later door operation depends on the precise interaction of many parts. Small deviations during early assembly steps can accumulate by completion.

A final inspection is needed before first use. Check that the door moves freely, interior parts are correctly fitted, ventilation areas remain open and the external structure appears sound. The electric heater must only be commissioned after professional connection and once you understand its operation. Keep assembly, care and heater documents for future inspections.

Keep ventilation clear and manage moisture carefully

The intended ventilation supports both the sauna climate and subsequent drying. Vent openings must therefore not be covered by textiles, decorations, retrofitted shelves or stored objects. Do not alter airflow simply for appearance, because ventilation, heater and room use must work together.

During the first uses, note where residual moisture remains after cooling. Wipe away visible water and provide sufficient air exchange instead of completely closing the cabin immediately after use. If individual areas repeatedly stay unusually damp for a long time, check the ventilation and the cause of the moisture.

Include the door area and transition between anteroom and cabin in visual inspections. Moisture marks, dirt or changes on these accessible surfaces can be noticed early and addressed directly.

FAQ – Bloomcabin LC 225