Glossary

Custom infrared sauna

Cabin built to exact room dimensions with engineered heater placement, low-EMF wiring and optional integrated red light. See home.

Far-infrared (far-IR)

~5.6–1000µm; therapeutic saunas target ~7–14µm (VantaWave ~7.9µm peak).

Near-infrared / 660nm / 850nm

Red-light therapy wavelengths; require 2–6 in. proximity. See red light.

EMF / ELF / mG

Electromagnetic / extremely-low-frequency fields; mG = milligauss. Target <3 mG seated; best ~0.20 mG. See EMF.

VantaWave®

SaunaCloud proprietary far-IR panel: 190°F, 0.97 emissivity, system ~0.20 mG. See SaunaCloud.

SoloCarbon® / Tecoloy®

Proprietary heaters from Sunlighten / Health Mate.

Western Red Cedar

Gold-standard sauna wood: antimicrobial, stable, no off-gassing. See wood.

NEC Article 424

US code for fixed electric heating; governs custom sauna circuits. See installation.

Prefab vs custom kit

Prefab = fixed box; custom kit = 3D + panels + heaters for contractor assembly. See comparison.

Atlas / Sierra / Atlas One

SaunaCloud lines: modern / classic / compact 1-person. See profile.