A home spa is many people’s idea of bliss and a hot tub is a great way of achieving the relaxed spa feeling in your own home. If you’re installing one yourself, make sure you do it correctly. Location is important – hot tubs need to be placed on a solid surface (typically concrete), so spend some time deciding whether you’re going to sink it into the ground or build up foundations on an existing structure, such as wooden decking. Make sure you leave plenty of room for the concrete.
Once you’ve chosen your ideal location, you need to figure out where all the equipment is going to go – you’ll need a decent amount of space available for the pump, piping, filter and heater, and these need to be located a safe distance away from your hot tub. Different tubs vary in their requirements, so check your instructions carefully to make sure you have enough room. Other things to consider include access to a gas line, plumbing and making sure your heater has enough clearance to avoid combustion.
So, you’ve sorted out space for the tub and its accoutrements and you’re ready to prepare the area for installation. You’ll need to lay concrete foundations for the tub and, if you’re putting it on an existing deck, it might be an idea to get an engineer to check things out to make sure it can take the weight of the concrete and advise you on how to make it structurally sound. If you’re burying the tub, make sure you leave a 12 inch clearance all around the edge.
Once everything is ready, you can begin assembling your tub. Individual tubs vary, but as a general rule, you should install the support joists and suctions before assembling the tub. You also need to make sure the external structure is watertight, so make sure to seal everything with silicon. Make sure your joists are sound as this will make your hot tub sturdy. Then build your tub upwards from the bottom, but don’t bang it too hard or this will affect the structural integrity.
Once you’ve built the structure of your hot tub, turn your attention to the finishing touches. Sand down the top rim of the tub to make sure it’s smooth – not only does this look better, but it will stop you getting splinters. Also remember to install the bench seat inside, taking care to avoid damaging the external structure when you do. Get a professional to check your assembly if you need to. Then you’re ready to go! Fill up your tub and take a well earned break.
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