A lot actually. Because Canadian Red Cedar is the preferred material for building  saunas, we export logs to Asia, where they’re often made into Saunas. At Backyard Canada we’ve tested these saunas, and as you might expect, the components are often sub-standard, including flimsy doors that don’t retain heat, barrel straps that buckle when tightened, and other details that make these saunas less than desirable over the long term.  Made in Canada means, that these saunas were made from Canadian materials in Canada! With an eye on long term performance, and backed by a 5 year warranty!