Alder 2x4 Bench Board

Description

These alder bench boards are milled to a true 2x4 profile (28mm × 90mm) with all four sides smooth and edges eased — a finish known as S4SEE. That means every surface you or your guests contact is ready to install without additional sanding, and the relieved edges eliminate the sharp corners that cause discomfort during long sessions.

Alder is a traditional sauna hardwood valued for its low resin content, which keeps the wood from becoming tacky or sticky as the room heats up. Available in ten lengths from 1 foot through 10 feet, you can order exactly what your bench layout requires and minimize off-cuts, whether you are building a single-tier bench or a full multi-level configuration.

Key Features

• 28mm × 90mm (2×4) profile — a full, substantial bench board thickness that supports body weight without flex across typical bench spans
• Smooth 4 Sides, Eased Edges (S4SEE) mill finish — all faces are planed and corners are relieved so the board is comfortable to the touch and installation-ready straight from the package
• Alder wood species — naturally low in resin, so the surface stays dry and clean-feeling even at high sauna temperatures
• Available in 1-foot increments from 1 ft to 10 ft — lets you match board length to your exact bench plan and reduce waste

1'

• 292 mm nominal length — useful for short infill sections, corner details, or accent boards

2'

• Suits narrow bench sections or filler runs where a longer board would overhang

3'

• A practical mid-range length for benches in compact sauna layouts

4'

• Covers a standard single-person bench span in one continuous board

5'

• Accommodates a generous single-person or tight two-person bench run

6'

• Common choice for a two-person bench; spans most prefabricated bench frames without seams

7'

• Bridges longer bench runs while keeping joint count low

8'

• Suitable for full-wall bench lengths in larger sauna rooms

9'

• Covers extended bench layouts with minimal splicing

10'

• Maximum available length — ideal for long continuous benches where a seamless surface is a priority

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.