Alder 2x3 Shiplap Bench Board

Description

This alder lumber is milled to a 2x3 nominal profile (28mm x 65mm actual) with a Smooth 4 Sides Eased Edges (S4SEE) finish. That means all four faces are planed smooth and the long edges are lightly broken, so boards sit flush against one another without sharp corners that could catch skin or snag during installation.

Available in lengths from 1 foot through 10 feet, you can select exactly what your framing or panelling layout requires and minimize offcuts. Alder is a traditional sauna wood valued for its even grain, relatively low resin content, and consistent response to heat — qualities that matter when material will cycle through repeated temperature changes inside a sauna environment.

Key Features

• Nominal 2x3 profile, 28mm × 65mm actual — a versatile dimension for framing, nailer strips, or structural backing inside a sauna build
• S4SEE (Smooth 4 Sides Eased Edges) mill finish means all surfaces arrive ready to use without additional sanding, and eased edges reduce splinter risk on exposed boards
• Alder species selected for low resin content, so boards are less likely to weep sap onto bathers when the room reaches operating temperature
• Ten length options (1 ft – 10 ft) let you match your specific layout and reduce material waste on custom or tight-dimension builds

1'

• 292mm length — suited to short infill pieces, blocking, and detail work

2'

• Approx. 610mm length — useful for nailer blocks and short horizontal runs

3'

• Approx. 914mm length — common for bench support framing and wall blocking

4'

• Approx. 1219mm length — spans a standard stud bay for cross-blocking applications

5'

• Approx. 1524mm length — practical for partial-wall framing sections

6'

• Approx. 1829mm length — covers a full standard wall height with minimal waste

7'

• Approx. 2134mm length — suits taller wall framing and ceiling joist spans

8'

• Approx. 2438mm length — aligns with standard stud spacing for efficient layout

9'

• Approx. 2743mm length — useful for longer bench stringers or wider sauna rooms

10'

• Approx. 3048mm length — maximizes continuous runs and reduces joint count on larger builds

SHIPPING & DELIVERY

Sauna wood is not free shipping. Length, piece count, profile, and weight set the rate. These are the Bathing Brands contiguous-US flat rates. Canada is the same table plus $100. Alaska, Hawaii, and remote addresses are quoted.

Checkout charges the 8' piece-count table (contiguous US). Canada is the same table plus $100. Boards over 8' use that same checkout rate; dock or liftgate extras are a follow-up. Alaska, Hawaii, and remote addresses are quoted.

BOARDS UP TO 8'

Under 40 pieces generally ships FedEx Ground in cardboard. Over 40 pieces generally ships LTL with a liftgate on a wood pallet. The longest board in the order sets the rate tier.

• Under 19 boards — $195
• 20–39 boards — $395
• 40–99 boards — $495
• 100–299 boards — $695
• 300–499 boards — $895
• 500–799 boards — $995
• 800–999 boards — $1,295

BOARDS OVER 8' UP TO 10'

These lengths ship LTL on a wood pallet. They do not qualify for a liftgate — you need a dock, machinery, or hand offload on site. Carriers allow about one hour to unload before extra fees.

• Under 19 boards — $295
• 20–39 boards — $495
• 40–99 boards — $595
• 100–299 boards — $795
• 300–499 boards — $995
• 500–799 boards — $1,095
• 800–999 boards — $1,395

HOW THIS SHIPS

• We pack for a safe arrival at the lowest rate that fits the order.
• Boards over 8' carry a surcharge because long crates cost more to move than a standard skid.
• Heaters, doors, or accessories on the same order can offset some of that freight.