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Many who dream of their own sauna may have wondered whether it's worth ordering a garden sauna from Estonia or buying one from Finland. Both countries certainly have expertise and traditions in both timber construction and sauna manufacturing.
If you're interested in ordering a log sauna from Estonia, it's worth considering a few things. Check out our 11 points to ponder when ordering a sauna!
Selection
If you're looking for a garden sauna from Estonia or Finland, there's plenty of choice. However, garden saunas and sauna cabins ordered from Estonia are usually just material deliveries, while ready-made saunas are mainly smaller barrel saunas. Read more about the different levels of sauna completion and their prices in our article: How much does a sauna cabin or garden sauna cost?
2. Ease of ordering
When product information is in Finnish, there is a better chance that the order will match what was desired and there will be no unexpected costs. If your Estonian is not fluent, doing business can be difficult. Therefore, it is worth considering whether someone in your close circle might have the language skills to help with the transaction. Some online shops that supply saunas from Estonia also have Finnish-language websites.
Does the warranty work?
Familiarise yourself thoroughly with the warranty matters. For products and services purchased from a Finnish company, warranty matters are generally clearer and consumer protection laws protect you in difficult situations.
4. Material
Ehtan garden saunas are made from domestic laminated log of at least 90 mm thickness, which withstands sauna use and is guaranteed not to warp. According to online shop selections, garden saunas from Estonia are often made from a lighter planed log of up to 70 mm thickness.
5. Monetary policy
In Estonia, prices have traditionally been a bit cheaper than in Finland, but the price levels are constantly converging. In addition to the price, it is also worth considering what it costs if the order or quality does not meet expectations, or if there are additional delays, for example, related to crossing borders.
6. Is customer service going well?
A Finnish company will most often also have a Finnish-speaking customer service, which helps with planning and procurement. Sauna manufacturers also advise on matters relating to Finnish legislation and permit issues.
7. Delivery schedule and costs
The shorter the transport journey, the clearer, more accurate, and more affordable the transport schedules and costs will be. Shorter journeys are less likely to encounter unexpected delays, etc.
8. You employ in Finland
By buying Finnish products and services, you create jobs in Finland. This way, well-being spreads further and further, benefiting us all.
9. Taxes remain in Finland
When doing business with a Finnish company, you know that the taxes from your purchases also remain in Finland. Those taxes are used to maintain public services, such as schools and hospitals.
10. Will expertise leave the country?
If Finnish saunas are not bought, they will eventually not be made either. It is important that we preserve the knowledge and expertise related to sauna building in Finland. After all, we are talking about the nation that invented sauna bathing.
11. Advice and Complaints
Wasn't the end result satisfactory? Haven't the builders been seen on site? When the company is in Finland and customer service operates in Finnish, complaints are easier to handle and help is available more quickly.
Are you interested?
Are you wondering whether to order a garden sauna from Estonia or Finland? Would you like to know more about Ehtasauna's garden saunas and sauna cabins? Explore our garden sauna collection here.
Get in touch and ask for more information – we'd be happy to help!
