Naturally accompanying the Drop Sauna we came up with a stylish outdoor building, the Drop Lodge. By omitting the benches, heater, and floor drain, the structure transforms seamlessly into an ideal guesthouse. Imagine enjoying the scenery through the distinctive drop-shaped window while lounging comfortably in a double bed. The Drop Lodge serves various purposes, such as a guesthouse, a relaxation room, a remote workspace, or even a playhouse.
• Builgind material is CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber)
• Exterior walls treated with black/clear wood stain or covered with light paint
• Interior walls feature neutral woodwax, while the floor is treated with floor oil. • • • • • Window wall is tinted to match the exterior walls
• Door made of CLT, a lock, a long black handle and a roller latch
• Roof covered with black bitumen and black edge plates
• Indirect lighting embedded along the back wall and ceiling with led-stripes
• Natural ventilation with inlet and exhaust
• Weight approximately 2000 kg
• Dimensions 230 x 230 x 230 cm (+ 10 cm base)
• A 10 year structural guarantee for the CLT
• Design: drawings for the courtyard building: ground plans, façade plans, sectional drawings, CLT element design, electrical design and production design.
• Exterior walls: CLT 100mm SURFACE CLT 100mm
• CLT 100mm, 2 parts + subfloor treated spruce 48X98 FLOOR CLT 100mm
• Front window frame: CLT 100mm machined with teardrop shaped opening according to drawings.
• Facades: colourless moulding as primer, surface treatment with tinted ballast. Colours: black, colourless and opaque white.
• Roof: black bituminous roofing (base and top felt), black edging tiles.
• Exterior door: fluted wooden door CLT 60mm Hide hinge TE 340 3D F1 2pcs Exterior door locking: lock frame Abloy LC102 + iron + key slot Abloy Easy CY001J black Exterior door puller oak handle Pillow 20233
• Window: insulating glass element 2k tempered. FLOORS CLT treated with Tikkurila Supi floor oil.
• Surface treatment: walls, ceilings: CLT treated with Tikkurila Supi sauna wax (10% whitewash)
• Ventilation: pressurised air inlet and outlet. Supply air through a floor recess, exhaust air through a hatch in the wall.
• Electricity: wiring for lighting, sockets and switch. Includes switch 1-piece and sockets 2pcs 2-piece ABB impressivo black. Plug socket.
• Lighting: LED strip on ceiling, rear wall: Superled PRO TUNNELMA LED strip 4.3W/m, 24V, IP65 Superled Dimmable LED transformer NAPA, 12V/24V, 5-30W Superled PINNALLA LED profile with cover, 16x7mm, silver.
• Accessories: fixing accessories, sealing compounds and sealing tapes
• Packaging: corner protectors and shrink-wrap (white)
• Lodge should be installed on a flat, load-bearing surface (load capacity 500kg/m2, tolerance +-4mm)
Examples of substrate:
Compacted, gravel bed, free from frost
Concrete slab over compacted gravel bed
Concrete, brick or steel columns on top of compacted gravel (at least 4 at corners)
• The waterproof roof should be inspected regularly at least every year to remove dirt and contaminants
• Windows and doors should be cleaned regularly
• Ventilation of the interior should be ensured by keeping ventilation grilles open.
Interior surfaces should be cleaned regularly and the condition of the silicones checked. Replace the silicones at least every 2 years
• It is recommended that the exterior surfaces are re-treated according to Teknos' instructions using a water-based scouring pad (https://www.teknos.com/fi-FI/tuotteet/woodex-aqua-classic/) when the surface looks worn and the treatment material comes off when brushing the surface, e.g. with a root brush. Surfaces exposed to the sun will wear more quickly than shaded surfaces and the surface will have a longer life. Before treatment, remove loose material, dirt and dust from the surface with a steel or root brush. Washing is then recommended before re-treatment. Surfaces can be repainted with Teknos water and solvent based primers, topcoats and house paints.
• It is recommended to refinish the interior floor according to Tikkurila's instructions (below) when the surface has worn down to the point where the water repellent properties have worn off and the surface starts to absorb moisture. Prior to refinishing, it is recommended that the old material is washed/sanded to allow the material to absorb into the wood to be treated.
See the links below for suitable products and treatment instructions. Flooring: https://tikkurila.fi/tuotteet/supi-lattiaoljy
The warranty does not cover damage which can be attributed to use, transport or installation contrary to the conditions or instructions.
The guarantee does not cover damage caused by moisture, e.g. to the electrical system of a technical room.
Please contact : drop@drop.fi for further questions.
• The product is a garden building/guest house intended mainly for private use
• The guarantee starts when the product is delivered to the customer or the customer's carrier, either at the factory or at the delivery address specified in the delivery contract
• Frame warranty 10 years. For load-bearing CLT structures (Exterior walls, partition walls, floors and ceilings) and their joints
• Roof, windows, doors, shutters, and other components 2 years
• Electrical systems and luminaires 2 years
• There is no visual guarantee for wooden surfaces, exterior or interior. CLT and other wood materials are characterised by deterioration and cracking due to changes in humidity and temperature
• The warranty only covers the replacement or repair of the defective part/product and does not cover indirect costs of the defect or repair, delivery or travel expenses.
• The warranty does not cover damage which can be attributed to use, transport or installation contrary to the conditions or instructions.
• The guarantee does not cover damage caused by moisture, e.g. to the electrical system of a technical room
Don't hesitate to ask: drop@drop.fi
Where should I install the sauna/ lodge and what kind of surface does it require?
The sauna must be installed on a flat, load-bearing surface (bearing capacity 500kg/m2, tolerance +-2mm) and ensure that the drainage from the floor works as planned. The fit is also important for the operation of the door.
Examples of the platform:
Compacted, rust-free gravel bed
Concrete slab on a compacted gravel bed
Concrete, ingot, or steel pillars on a compacted gravel bed (at least 4 in the corners)
Which temperature will the sauna reach in one hour?
With electric stove the sauna heats to 70-75 celsius in one hour.
With wood heated stove the sauna heats to 80 celcius in one hour.
What permits does the sauna/lodge require?
Contact your local building authority to find out the permit matters in your own area.
How should I maintain the sauna?
• The water ceiling must be inspected regularly at least once a year and dirt and impurities must be removed
• Windows and doors should be cleaned regularly
• Ventilation and drying of the interior must be taken care of after use
• The platforms and the floor should be dried from water with a spatula or something similar after each use
• It is recommended to use seat covers
• The inner surfaces should be cleaned regularly and the condition of the silicones should be checked. Silicones must be renewed at least every 2 years
• The exterior surfaces of the sauna are recommended to be re-treated according to Teknos' instructions with a water-based cleaning agent https://www.teknos.com/fi-FI/tuotteet/woodex-aqua-classic/
when the surface looks worn and the treatment agent comes off when brushing the surface, e.g. with a root brush. Surfaces exposed to the sun wear out faster than shaded surfaces and the surface lives longer. Before processing, loose matter, dirt and dust are removed from the surface with a steel or root brush. After this, it is recommended to wash before re-treatment. Surfaces can be service painted with Teknos water- and solvent-thinned sealants, as well as cover protectors and house paints.
• The inner surfaces are recommended to be treated again in accordance with Tikkurila's instructions (below) when the surface has worn so that the water-repellent property has worn off and the surface begins to absorb moisture. Before the maintenance treatment, it is recommended to wash / sand the old substance so that the substance can be absorbed into the treated wood.
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