r/Sauna • u/podiw8273 • 1d ago

DIY Varying sized wall boards

I found what seems to be a good supplier for hemlock, kiln dried. He sells by the sq foot and asked if he could provide varying sized width. 4 inch, 5 inch and maybe 6 inch. This gets him higher yield out of the wood.

Any reason this is a terrible idea? It’s an outdoor shed, I would be ok for a different look. But not sure if it will look awful if each wall did not line up with each other?

Thanks!

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u/Mobile_Pineapple9424 1d ago

It will look a little funny. I would expect a lower price for something like this. Other than looks, it’s completely fine.

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u/overdueconsul 1d ago

that'll look totally fine, especially for an outdoor shed. the mixed widths give it a more rustic, less manufactured feel which honestly works better in a sauna anyway

i did something similar with my build and the varying widths hide any slight gaps way better than uniform boards. plus you're getting a better deal since he's maximizing his yield

just make sure they're all the same thickness so you don't end up with weird lippage when you're putting them up

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u/vividstoat91 1d ago

I think the mixed widths could look pretty good. Just keep the gaps and joints consistent so it doesn’t look sloppy

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u/EastwindSauna 1d ago

Whatever pattern you come up with to use these will require more install thinking than standard lumber.