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Welcome to the SweatDecks wellness journal. Our team of credentialed experts -- including sports medicine physicians, exercise scientists, and master builders -- covers everything from cold plunge protocols and sauna health benefits to installation guides and product comparisons. Whether you're researching your first home sauna or optimizing a contrast therapy routine, you'll find science-backed answers here.

Stacked kiln dried cedar sauna paneling boards with a moisture meter resting on top
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Kiln dried vs green wood for sauna construction: which should you use?

Kiln dried wood shrinks before install; green wood warps after. We break down moisture content, species, cost, and which choice holds up in a real sauna.

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