| Conventional Saunas |
Skillbuilder Infrared Saunas |
| Need installation for higher electrical voltage |
No installation is necessary - plugs into 110-volt outlet |
| Must be built-in. Contractor often needed |
A completely self-contained unit requires approximately 20-25 minutes to assemble |
| Heats up in 30 to 60 minutes |
Heats up in five - ten minutes |
| Energy costs per session higher due to warm-up time and heating of the air and water |
Costs only pennies per day |
| Stereo system optional |
Premium Stereo System with Cd Player Included |
| Not portable! Stays built into house |
Transportable! Take it with you when you move |
| Sauna temperature is 160o to 200o F |
Comfortable, cooler temps allow for a longer sauna session. |
| Pine wood which has a shorter life expectancy as well as gives off oily toxins when brought to high temperatures. |
Hemlock, a non-toxic fir wood, which has the longest life span of any wood used in the industry. Twice the life of white pine. |
