Differences between Finnish Kota brands

We have a wide range of different types of Finnish Kota, which can be used as a sauna, a barbecue house and even as rental accommodation units. Our range includes Finnish Kotas from two different brands: TICRA (our own collection) and WArt. Both are made exclusively from FSC-certified wood and built with sustainability in mind. Before we explain the differences between these brands, what actually is a Finnish Kota?

What is a Kota?

A Finnish Kota (pronounced: ‘koh-ta’) is a garden house commonly used as a sauna or barbecue house. That said, a Finnish Kota can of course be used for plenty of other purposes, such as a garden office, meditation room, rental accommodation and more. The Kotas are available in a variety of sizes, can be extended with rectangular extensions and can even be linked together. There are also plenty of options for creating your garden house according to your own taste. Consider in this regard a glass roof panel to allow more daylight in or an extra-wide door to make the kota wheelchair-accessible. The possibilities are endless!

Differences and similarities

Both the Finnish Kotas from our own TICRA Outdoor collection and those from WArt are made of pinewood. The Finnish Kotas from the TICRA Collection are made of Nordic pinewood and the WArt kotas are made of Arctic pinewood. Both types of pinewood are sourced from sustainably managed forests in Northern Europe, with Arctic pinewood coming from forests managed above the Arctic Circle. The trees there grow slowly due to the cold climate. The slow growth process ensures that the wood's growth rings are closer together. The closer the growth rings are to each other, the harder the wood is.

Other differences between the two Finnish Kota brands relate to the finishes and the extra products included. We'll list what the Kotas include to make your choice easier.

Finnish Kota WArt

Finnish Kota TICRA

Finnish Kota TICRA Outdoor

Pinewood walls in semi-circular (half round log) design with double tongue and groove
Wall thickness 45 mm
Impregnated foundation beams
Wooden door with hexagonal window (double-glazed)
3 windows (double-glazed), one of which is openable as standard
removable deck flooring
Icopal roof shingles (various colours available)
At least 5 benches, some of which are foldable
Storage box above the door (e.g. to put all phones in to stay completely offline together)
Barbecue including height-adjustable stainless steel grille with two stainless steel pan holders
Folding tables around the barbecue
Height-adjustable fireplace

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Finnish Kota WArt

The WArt Kotas are supplied fully equipped as standard.

Raised walls with extra headroom
In half round log version with double tongue and groove
Impregnated foundation beams
High door with window with low step height, lock and door handle
4 openable windows, double-glazed
Removable closed pinewood floor
Kerabit roof shingles in the colours: black, grey/black, red/black or green/black
At least 5 Arctic pinewood benches, some of which are foldable
Storage box above the door (e.g. to put all phones in to stay completely offline together)
Luxury barbecue with: splash guard, adjustable grill grate, pan holder, teapot hook and detachable tables
Fireplace, flue pipe and rain cap
Height-adjustable fireplace in the case of 7 m² and 9.2 m² Kota
Extendable tables around the barbecue
Lapland accessory pack (reindeer hides, BBQ set, wooden plates, cutlery set, frying pan, coaster and glove, clock, thermometer, pan stand, napkin holder, bottle opener, birch mugs, guestbook and teapot)

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Find your ideal Finnish Kota

Discover the charm of these Scandinavian garden houses! TICRA offers the widest range of Finnish Kotas,
perfect for any garden and occasion. See our models and experience the ultimate in outdoor living.

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