| A hot tub is a perfect addition to your backyard, | | | | cedar are good choices. They beautifully blend and |
| coupled with functionality and aesthetics. It sets | | | | enhance the style of any décor. |
| the atmosphere for socialization. Designing and | | | | Deck screen gives privacy to the person using |
| planning where exactly the perfect location for | | | | the tub. It can act as a shelter from the heat of |
| the hot tub deck can create a pleasurable | | | | the sun, or keep a person away from the |
| environment for relaxation. | | | | watchful eyes of neighbors. Curtains, plants or slat |
| The average empty hot tub weighs from 700 to | | | | materials can give more privacy. |
| 800 pounds. When filled with water it weighs | | | | Deck waterproofing prolongs the life of a wooden |
| 3,700 pounds. It may even weigh up to a | | | | deck. Clean the deck before applying |
| staggering 14,000 lbs. Make certain that the deck | | | | waterproofing. |
| can hold the weight of the tub even with water | | | | Install soft lighting in the tub area to create a |
| and people in it. Strengthen the deck frames by | | | | relaxing ambiance. |
| adding Dek-Block® piers equally to the support | | | | Self-contained Hot Tub |
| board. | | | | This type of hot tub is built above the ground. |
| Focus on three things in designing a deck: | | | | The electrical installation, filtration and heating |
| positioning, the structural support, and a room for | | | | system are housed in the tub's exterior or |
| other furniture that will modify the inside and | | | | cabinet. It is convenient to move this around. |
| outside appearance of the hot tub deck. | | | | Non-self-contained Hot Tub |
| Deck design should match the tub's design or the | | | | This type of hot tub is permanent and installed a |
| trim of the house. Consider functionality. Some | | | | few feet underground. Its electrical wirings along |
| hot tub decks are designed just to access the | | | | with the heating system are installed away from |
| tub, and require simpler designs. | | | | the hot tub. Such tubs are best with a concrete |
| A good design for people who often use the it | | | | deck. |
| should provide enough space or area for tables, | | | | A hot tub can be built indoors or outdoors similarly |
| benches or chairs. A large tub with a big room for | | | | with its deck. Outdoor hot tubs need to be |
| people's bathing things is ideal. Install tables, chairs | | | | strengthened by a slab of concrete. Indoor hot |
| and a railing. | | | | tubs require enough ventilation. Other factors to |
| Choose material that will complement the hot tub | | | | focus on include installation requirements such as |
| and house exterior. Rich wood such as oak and | | | | electrical circuits, plumbing, and gas line. |