Journal

Notes on heat, cold and living well at home.

Longer reads from the Glô House team on sauna therapy, the timber we build with, and what it is really like to own a sauna in a British garden.

Wellness · 28 July 2026

The Benefits of Sauna Therapy: What the Science Says

Heat has been used for recovery for centuries. Here is what modern research actually shows about regular sauna bathing.

Buying guides · 7 min read

Two distinct ways to heat an outdoor sauna. A clear comparison to help you choose the right ritual for your garden.

Craft · 5 min read

Every outdoor sauna we build is made exclusively from Thermowood. Here is the reasoning behind that decision.

Ownership · 6 min read

Access, levels, drainage and power. A short checklist to have your garden ready before delivery day.

Ownership · 5 min read

Realistic running costs for electric outdoor saunas and wood fired stoves.

Wellness · 6 min read

Contrast therapy done properly. How to structure heat and cold into a routine you will actually keep.

Buying guides · 9 min read

Size, timber, heater, glazing and installation. Everything worth deciding before you order.

Buying guides · 6 min read

Most garden saunas fall under permitted development. Here are the limits and the exceptions to watch.

Craft · 6 min read

Cedar is the traditional choice and a beautiful one. Here is how it compares with modern Thermowood.

Wellness · 5 min read

From circulation to sleep, the ten reasons our customers tell us they bathe several times a week.

Newsletter

New models, completed installations and the occasional note on building a garden ritual.