Choose indoor when convenience and climate control matter most. Choose outdoor only when the exact model is designed for exterior exposure and the site can support power, drainage, access, and required protection.
Indoor advantages
- Shorter walk from daily routines
- Protection from weather and temperature extremes
- Usually easier monitoring and cleaning
Indoor placement must still account for door swing, panel assembly, specified clearances, floor protection, and a qualified electrical path.
Outdoor advantages
- Preserves interior floor area
- Can support a dedicated recovery zone
- May simplify separation from living spaces
Outdoor installations introduce foundation, weather, freeze protection, local code, roof or cover, and service-access questions. An indoor cabin placed outside is not an outdoor sauna.
Two useful Clearlight reference points
The indoor Sanctuary 2 measures approximately 51.75″ × 47.75″ × 77″, weighs 450 pounds, and the manufacturer recommends clearance around enclosed installations. The Sanctuary Outdoor 2 uses a weather-resistant exterior and is specifically presented for outdoor placement.
Before ordering
- Measure the assembled location and every delivery opening.
- Photograph the electrical panel and proposed circuit route.
- Confirm floor or foundation capacity.
- Get written clearance and weather requirements for the exact model.
- Confirm who pays return freight if the site is unsuitable.