How do you build a platform for a hot tub?
The first is to take an 8 foot (2.4 meters) by 8 foot (2.4 meters) section of lawn out and dig down past the sod to undisturbed soil. Then fill the excavation with gravel and level. The second is to build a deck strong enough to support the weight of a hot tub filled with water and people enjoying themselves.
Is it expensive to build your own hot tub?
In-ground spas cost between $15,000 and $20,000 on average. It is often more cost-effective to build in-ground spas in conjunction with an in-ground pool. Aside from costs, the advantages and disadvantages of portable and in-ground spas vary.
What wood can you use to build a hot tub?
What Wood Should I use for my DIY Hot Tub?
- Cedar.
- Larch, Beech, Oak, Pine.
- DIY Wood Fired Hot Tub.
- Propane of Natural Gas.
- Electric.
- Step 1 – Preparing the Ground / Foundations.
- Step 2 – Position the base.
- Step 3 – Install the Stave.
How heavy is a 6 person hot tub?
There is no single standard hot tub weight. In general, a small two- or three-person hot tub generally weighs around 500 pounds empty and 3,000 pounds when filled with water. A six-person model typically weighs approximately 1,000 pounds empty or 6,000 pounds full.
Can I put a hot tub on a floating deck?
You essentially need to double the supports of the deck for it to hold a hot tub. You will need larger lumber and more of it. This all would need to be engineered to your specific project details like how high off the ground, how much total weight, and more.
Are wood fired hot tubs any good?
Wood fired hot tub means better operating costs, considerably quicker heating, and it’s a more sustainable option today that can be placed in your back garden, next to a woodland cabin holiday let, or just anywhere else you want.