{"title":"Essential Items","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bench-screws","title":"Stainless Steel Bench Screws","description":"\u003cp\u003eDecking Screw Countersunk Head With Serration T25 5X50 cut Type 17 Drilling Point Stainless Steel A2\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nWe recommend the use of stainless steel screws in the construction of sauna benches and backrests because they provide strong, durable fixings that can withstand the hot, humid conditions inside a sauna without rusting or staining the timber. They help ensure that bench frames, seating boards, and backrest components remain secure over time, even with repeated heating and cooling cycles. Their corrosion resistance makes them especially well suited to sauna use, where long-term reliability, clean appearance, and low maintenance are important.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ThermoAspen Ireland","offers":[{"title":"5x50mm","offer_id":55590140805505,"sku":"SCREWS-A2SS-5x50-100","price":8.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5x80mm","offer_id":55590140838273,"sku":"SCREWS-A2SS-5x80-100","price":16.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9204\/4417\/files\/Bench_Screw_Tech.png?v=1777536923"},{"product_id":"cladding-clips-and-screws","title":"Cladding Clips and Screws","description":"\u003cp\u003eCladding clips are used to fix interior cladding securely while keeping all visible faces free of screws or nails.  The clips engage with the groove in the timber and are fixed to the battens holding each piece in position with a clean, uninterrupted finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nThis method gives the cladding a sharper, more refined appearance, while also helping to maintain even spacing and allowing for natural movement of the timber. Because the boards are not face-fixed, it allows the timber cladding to be reused or adjusted later with far less risk of damage.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nThermoAspen cladding clips can be installed using nails, screws or staples. Nailing is not recommended, as the hammer blows can inevitably damage or mark the edge of the ThermoAspen cladding during installation. The process is also slow and frustrating in practice, with the nails typically requiring final setting with a nail punch to avoid damaging the timber surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nThe recommended installation methods are either the supplied 2.5 × 20 mm full-thread screws used with the supplied PZ1 driver bit, or 140\/10 mm staples installed using a 1013J type stapler. While both methods provide a secure fixing when correctly installed, the staple method is preferred because it is faster, neater, and avoids the risk of damage to the cladding during installation. The 1013J stapler format is specifically recommended because its nose profile allows accurate access to the fixing holes in the cladding clips, ensuring consistent positioning and secure fixing.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nAll clips should be installed square and evenly aligned to ensure correct board engagement and a clean, uniform sauna finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ThermoAspen Ireland","offers":[{"title":"250","offer_id":55631471051137,"sku":"CLIPS-GALV-4MM-250","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9204\/4417\/files\/Hidden_Clip.jpg?v=1778048480"},{"product_id":"aluminium-paper-vapour-control-layer","title":"Tectis ARVO PE Vapour Control Layer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA foil Vapour Control Layer is a vital part of a well-built sauna because it helps prevent hot, moisture-laden air from passing into the wall and ceiling structure, where it could cause condensation, mould, timber decay, and loss of insulation performance. Positioned behind the internal lining, the foil layer acts as both a vapour barrier and a radiant heat reflector, helping the sauna heat up more efficiently while protecting the fabric of the building from long-term moisture damage. In a high-temperature, high-humidity environment such as a sauna, this layer is not just a useful addition but a key element in ensuring durability, energy efficiency, and reliable performance over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ThermoAspen Ireland","offers":[{"title":"30m2","offer_id":55699380109697,"sku":"VCL-ALUM-30","price":54.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9204\/4417\/files\/aluminium-vapour_control_layer-VCL-sauna-ireland-image1.jpg?v=1783490716"},{"product_id":"high-temperature-aluminium-foil-tape","title":"Everbuild Mammoth Foil Tape","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverbuild Mammoth Aluminium Tape is a professional-grade sealing tape for sauna vapour control layer installations where specification, heat resistance and documented performance matter. In any foil VCL system, long-term reliability depends not just on the foil membrane, but on the tape used to seal laps, joints and penetrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany generic aluminium tapes appear similar, yet are sold with limited technical data and without the published performance values that specifiers and contractors rely on.  We do not recommend using tapes of unknown quality for such a critical element as the Vapour Control Layer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in widths of 50mm and 75mm with a roll length of 45m, Everbuild Mammoth Aluminium Tape has a 0.035mm aluminium layer and a 0.065mm total thickness, with 20 N\/25 mm peel adhesion, 37.5 N\/25 mm tensile strength, and 3% elongation at break. It is heat resistant to 180°C, flame retardant to Class O, and highly moisture resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ThermoAspen Ireland","offers":[{"title":"50mm","offer_id":55699380240769,"sku":"TAPE-ALUM-50-50","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"75mm","offer_id":55699380273537,"sku":"TAPE-ALUM-50-75","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9204\/4417\/files\/2ALUM50a.jpg?v=1777536806"},{"product_id":"tacwise-140-10-staples","title":"Tacwise 140\/10 Staples","description":"\u003cp\u003eTacwise 140\/10 galvanised staples are ideally suited for securing aluminium Vapour Control Layers during sauna construction. Manufactured from galvanised steel for improved corrosion resistance, these fine wire staples provide strong holding performance while minimising the risk of tearing or damaging the foil membrane during installation.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nThe wide crown design helps distribute pressure evenly across the Vapour Control Layer during installation. However, care should always be taken to ensure the staples are not tearing or damaging the foil, and the stapler driving force should be adjusted accordingly to suit the material and substrate. It is recommended that all staple lines are subsequently sealed with aluminium foil tape to eliminate any potential path for humidity or vapour penetration through the Vapour Control Layer.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nThese staples are also ideally suited for securing ThermoAspen Cladding Clips when used with a compatible 1013J stapler. The 140\/10 format allows the staples to be accurately driven through the dedicated fixing holes in the clips, providing fast, consistent and secure installation of ThermoAspen cladding systems while significantly reducing installation time compared to manual fixing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ThermoAspen Ireland","offers":[{"title":"5000","offer_id":55699705135489,"sku":"STAPLES-5000-14010","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9204\/4417\/files\/TacwiseStaples14010Galvanised.png?v=1779188249"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9204\/4417\/collections\/Aluminium_Paper.jpg?v=1777965757","url":"https:\/\/thermoaspen.ie\/collections\/essential-items.oembed","provider":"ThermoAspen Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}