Bob NH
In the Trades
I'm being engaged as a design consultant to my son for a deck with hot tub/spa design and construction. Some questions:
Does the tub/spa go on top of the deck (about 3 ft high) or recessed with the bottom of the flange of the spa/tub just off the deck by 1/4" or so? Or is it optional? Advantages of each?
If it is recessed, the tub will have its own foundation. Otherwise, the deck supports will be made to support it and it will have its own skirt.
If the tub is flush, how wide an apron should there be around the tub where it will be near a railing or a wall? How about walk-around space if it is on the deck?
The deck will be 24 to 30 inches off the ground so the bottom of the tub, if recessed, would be near or slightly below existing ground, with drainage so it wouldn't ever float.
It will be outside. Fill will be with a hose so we don't need an air gap with the water supply. I assume that if it must be drained we can water the grass.
What kind of systems are used for filtration and disinfection? Is that part of the equipment?
It will have its own 230 Volt GFCI circuit.
Any other things I haven't thought of?
Is there a spa forum that I should check out?
Does the tub/spa go on top of the deck (about 3 ft high) or recessed with the bottom of the flange of the spa/tub just off the deck by 1/4" or so? Or is it optional? Advantages of each?
If it is recessed, the tub will have its own foundation. Otherwise, the deck supports will be made to support it and it will have its own skirt.
If the tub is flush, how wide an apron should there be around the tub where it will be near a railing or a wall? How about walk-around space if it is on the deck?
The deck will be 24 to 30 inches off the ground so the bottom of the tub, if recessed, would be near or slightly below existing ground, with drainage so it wouldn't ever float.
It will be outside. Fill will be with a hose so we don't need an air gap with the water supply. I assume that if it must be drained we can water the grass.
What kind of systems are used for filtration and disinfection? Is that part of the equipment?
It will have its own 230 Volt GFCI circuit.
Any other things I haven't thought of?
Is there a spa forum that I should check out?