{"product_id":"steam-oak-gas-barrel-sauna-2-4m-with-porch-electric-or-wood-fired","title":"Steam \u0026 Oak Gas Barrel Sauna 2.4m with Porch (Electric or Wood-Fired)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNEW: First UK barrel sauna available with gas heat — Steam \u0026amp; Oak × FinSteam\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick \"+ FinSteam Aurora 81 R14S Gas Heater\" at checkout\u003c\/strong\u003e and your barrel ships with engineered ventilation built for gas + a bundled \u003cstrong\u003eFinSteam Aurora 81 R14S gas heater package\u003c\/strong\u003e — ready to light on a UK propane bottle the day it lands. Steam \u0026amp; Oak is the only UK retailer offering this. \u003cstrong\u003eNo electrician, no chimney, no fire to tend. Hot in 15 minutes, turn a dial.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Aurora 81 is the only CE-marked electricity-free sauna gas heater on the European market (FinSteam's stated claim) and the heater that powers the FinSteam NOIR Signature packages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy gas changes the equation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGas (new)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWood\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElectric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat-up time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~15 min, dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-45 min, tend a fire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-60 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrician \/ wiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32A circuit (£1-2k callout)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChimney \/ flue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmoke, ash, soot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery session\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOff-grid \/ power-cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally humid (combustion vapour)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry until löyly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry until löyly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunning cost \/ session\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~£1.50-2.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£2-4 logs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£1.75-3.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEU-cert, auto O₂ shut-off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen flame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe real cost to your first sauna — gas vs electric\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn electric sauna's shelf price isn't the price to your first löyly. A 6.8–9 kW electric heater needs its own dedicated circuit, wired by a qualified electrician and signed off under Part P — typically \u003cstrong\u003e£800–£1,500\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus the wait to get one booked. The FinSteam gas heater connects to a UK propane bottle outside, like a patio heater: no dedicated circuit, no electrician for portable use, and it's hot on the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElectric (from)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGas (FinSteam)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabin + heater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£4,795\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£6,790\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrician — dedicated circuit + Part P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£800–£1,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady to use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfter wiring is booked + signed off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDay of delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal total\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£5,595–£6,295\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£6,790\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ~£2,000 gap on the shelf narrows to roughly \u003cstrong\u003e£500–£1,200\u003c\/strong\u003e once the electrician is in the sum — and the gas sauna doesn't wait on a sparky's diary. (Portable use needs no Gas Safe engineer; a fixed install does. A standard UK 13 kg Calor propane bottle runs the heater for a dozen-plus sessions.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat \"gas-ready\" means — engineered vents built into the cabin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gas variant ships with \u003cstrong\u003ewooden louvre vents at the FinSteam-specified sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e built into the cabin: intake ≥350 cm² low next to the heater (drawing fresh air directly from outside), exhaust ≥250 cm² high in the opposite corner (discharged directly to outside). FinSteam explicitly exclude plastic disc \/ twist valves — the gas variant doesn't ship with those. The vent configuration and the FinSteam heater are certified together under EU Gas Appliance Regulation 2016\/426. Pick the electric or wood-fired variant instead and the sauna ships with the appropriate vent set for that heat type — pick the heater at checkout and the build matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the gas variant package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe barrel shell + porch + alder bench + 8mm tempered glass\u003c\/strong\u003e — same build as the electric\/wood variants of this model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineered gas-ready ventilation\u003c\/strong\u003e built in (wooden louvres, FinSteam-spec sizes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinSteam Aurora 81 R14S gas heater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8.1 kW, EU Type-Examination Certificate, AENOR-tested under Reg 2016\/426. ODS oxygen-depletion auto-shutoff + flame monitoring. Configuration includes Orbis 14 stone cage + Halo safety rail + Njord heat shield as standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK propane regulator + 1.2 m CE-marked gas hose\u003c\/strong\u003e (I3P 37 mbar, 27 mm clip-on for standard Calor 13 kg propane bottles).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 kg pre-washed FinSteam sauna stones\u003c\/strong\u003e, sized for the cage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aurora 81 R14S retails standalone for £2,395 — the gas variant bundles it with the engineered cabin build at a single price (£6,790 inc VAT). Zero warranty returns on the FinSteam heater in the last 12 months. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-gas-sauna-heater-aurora-81-finsteam\"\u003eMore on the Aurora 81\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll need to source locally\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standard UK 13 kg Calor propane bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e — bought locally. The included regulator + hose connects to one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Gas Safe registered engineer\u003c\/strong\u003e for the gas connection on a fixed install. Required by UK regulation for fixed gas connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSteam \u0026amp; Oak Barrel Sauna 2.4m with Porch — pick your heater at checkout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteam \u0026amp; Oak — one of the very few UK sauna brands that lets you choose gas, wood-fired OR electric on the same listing. Pick at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe choice (heater options)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e★ + FinSteam Aurora 81 R14S Gas Heater (UK first)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the new gas option. See full details above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell only\u003c\/strong\u003e — buy the cabin, source your own heater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e+ Electric Harvia PC70 6.8kW\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for the interior, single-phase ~25A circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e+ Electric Harvia PC90 9kW\u003c\/strong\u003e — for faster heat-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e+ Wood-Fired Etna 12 stove + flue kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditional log-fired ritual, no electrical install. Includes chimney pipe + flashing kit. (Wood-fired stove is rated for 6-12m³ saunas.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2.4m barrel extends the entry barrel with a 0.4m covered porch — the small detail that turns a sauna kit into a proper garden building. The porch is where people sit to cool down between löyly throws, change footwear, hang towels. 44mm Scandinavian spruce walls + alder benches + 8mm tempered glass throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRunning cost + warm-up (the question buyers ask first)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured with the \u003cstrong\u003eFinSteam Aurora 81 R14S gas heater\u003c\/strong\u003e, running cost is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e£2.00-£2.50 per 60-90 minute session\u003c\/strong\u003e (around 0.6 kg propane per session at a typical £47 \/ 13 kg Calor refill). Warm-up: \u003cstrong\u003e15-20 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e from cold to 70-75°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured with a Harvia 6.8kW electric heater, this sauna runs at \u003cstrong\u003e£1.75–£2.25 per 90-minute session\u003c\/strong\u003e at the 2026 price cap. Warm-up takes around \u003cstrong\u003e30 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Configured with a 9kW Harvia, those numbers move to about £2.00–£2.50 per session. With the Etna 12 wood-burning stove, the running cost moves off the electricity bill entirely — typical hardwood log cost is £2–£4 per session. See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/sauna-running-costs-uk\"\u003efull running-cost breakdown\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe porch advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparable 4-person UK barrels — our own Rustic Barrel 6ft is the closest at this capacity — don't have an integrated porch. The 0.4m covered space at the door is genuinely useful: somewhere to sit during cool-down without standing on wet grass, to remove boots before stepping inside, or to position a small wood log store next to the wood-fired heater. Practical detail, real quality-of-life difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild + finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44mm Scandinavian spruce, kiln-dried to 14% moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alder, single-level — face-each-other benching with backrests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoor + windows:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8mm tempered glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoof:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitumen shingles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose FinSteam Aurora 81 R14S gas, Harvia 6.8kW or 9kW electric, or Etna 12 wood-fired stove at checkout — or shell-only if you have your own heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSauna shell, base beams, wooden panels (pre-cut + numbered), stainless steel tension bands, alder benches with backrests, 8mm tempered glass door, ventilation valve + grill (vent type matches selected heater), stainless steel floor drainage grid, bitumen roof shingles, fastener kit + assembly manual. Selected heater + stones included with the gas\/Harvia\/Etna variants. 24-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; site preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free standard UK delivery on all SKUs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated transit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–10 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 pallets, 2.4 × 1.2 × 1.0 m each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSite preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoor saunas need a stable, level base ready before delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical (Harvia variants):\u003c\/strong\u003e dedicated 32A single-phase or 16A 3-phase supply, fitted by qualified electrician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas (FinSteam variant):\u003c\/strong\u003e standard UK 13 kg Calor propane bottle, sourced locally. Gas Safe registered engineer required for fixed gas connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChimney (Etna 12 wood-fired variant):\u003c\/strong\u003e clearance from buildings + overhanging trees; installation drawing included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-assembly — typically 2 people, 6-10 hours over 1–2 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoor only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal dimensions (L × W × H):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.35 m × 2.2 m × 2.1 m (incl. 0.4 m porch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSauna room depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnteroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 m covered porch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44mm Scandinavian spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoor + window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8mm tempered glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench config:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alder, single-level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaged weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~740 kg total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-month warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Czyste Pole sp. z o.o. (Polish-built Steam \u0026amp; Oak commission)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e💡 Not sure which configuration? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sauna-buying-guide-uk\"\u003ecomplete UK Sauna Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant a smaller barrel? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/barrel-sauna-1-8m\"\u003e1.8m Outdoor Barrel\u003c\/a\u003e. Want a larger barrel with a separate changing area? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/barrel-sauna-3m-anteroom\"\u003e3m with Anteroom\u003c\/a\u003e. Prefer the cube format at the same capacity? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cube-sauna-2-4m-porch\"\u003e2.4m Cube with Porch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steam\u0026Oak","offers":[{"title":"Shell only","offer_id":54381628784987,"sku":"BAR24P-SHELL","price":4195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ Electric Harvia PC70 6.8kW","offer_id":54381628817755,"sku":"BAR24P-PC70","price":4795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ Electric Harvia PC90 9kW","offer_id":54381628850523,"sku":"BAR24P-PC90","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ Wood-Fired Etna 12 stove","offer_id":54381628883291,"sku":"BAR24P-WF-ETNA12","price":4895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gas — Botnia 81, no safety pack","offer_id":54381628916059,"sku":"BAR24P-GAS-BOT-R14","price":6290.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gas — Aurora 81, no safety pack","offer_id":54381628948827,"sku":"BAR24P-GAS-AUR-R14","price":6490.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gas — Botnia 81 with safety pack","offer_id":54381628981595,"sku":"BAR24P-GAS-BOT-R14S","price":6590.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gas — Aurora 81 with safety pack","offer_id":54381629014363,"sku":"BAR24P-GAS-AUR-R14S","price":6790.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/7420\/5019\/files\/BAR24P_gas.png?v=1792171853","url":"https:\/\/homelure.co.uk\/products\/steam-oak-gas-barrel-sauna-2-4m-with-porch-electric-or-wood-fired","provider":"HomeLure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}