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We are considering buying a hot tub! In order to get it, we need to build a level patio or deck to place it on! We want to go the cheapest route possible, but also want it to look good and last long! The area we want the deck/patio is 12 feet by 9 feet (may do 12x12, depending on price difference)! Keep in mind there will be a lot of weight on it!
Would we be better off with treated wood? Do we actually need to cement posts in the ground and build a deck on that, or would we be ok with a wood frame directly on the ground and building on that?
What about pouring cement or bricks or cement blocks? Keep in mind we will be doing this ourselves and aren't the best of handpersons, but we can do basic work.
So based on lower cost and average skill what would be the best route? Any details would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
One more thought too, with concrete, how thick should we make it?
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If building with wood try sticking to modular lengths like 12x8 or 12x12 or 8x8 if possible, if you use dimensions like 9' that aren't normally stocked in lumber yards or your local home depot you will waste a lot of wood and money buying 2x12's to cut 3' off to make 9' lengths. If you can do 12x8 that will be cheaper anyways.
YES you should definitely pour footings, or you could put posts into the gound and once you get the deck built and square and level pour concrete into the oversize holes your posts are sitting in. Either way you want treated wood to resist rot from moisture cycles. You could try getting non treated wood and painting it, but after time the paint wears and the wood rots anyways.
If you are pouring concrete you want to lay a gravel base down (preferably 3 to 4" thick) and then pour the concrete slab (4" would work) on top of that. You have to reinforce the concrete either with reinforcing bar or with wire mesh and both should be locally available at your hardware store.
Your hardware store will also carry how to book that are worth their price. As for cost, if you do it the right way, a wood deck will look great and be easier to build. The concrete may be cheaper but if you have to rent heavy equipment or have a truck come out it may be more expensive. It depends on the method and how correctly you do it.
If building with wood try sticking to modular lengths like 12x8 or 12x12 or 8x8 if possible, if you use dimensions like 9' that aren't normally stocked in lumber yards or your local home depot you will waste a lot of wood and money buying 2x12's to cut 3' off to make 9' lengths. If you can do 12x8 that will be cheaper anyways.
YES you should definitely pour footings, or you could put posts into the gound and once you get the deck built and square and level pour concrete into the oversize holes your posts are sitting in. Either way you want treated wood to resist rot from moisture cycles. You could try getting non treated wood and painting it, but after time the paint wears and the wood rots anyways.
If you are pouring concrete you want to lay a gravel base down (preferably 3 to 4" thick) and then pour the concrete slab (4" would work) on top of that. You have to reinforce the concrete either with reinforcing bar or with wire mesh and both should be locally available at your hardware store.
Your hardware store will also carry how to book that are worth their price. As for cost, if you do it the right way, a wood deck will look great and be easier to build. The concrete may be cheaper but if you have to rent heavy equipment or have a truck come out it may be more expensive. It depends on the method and how correctly you do it.
How much does a hot tub heater pump & blower cost for a hot tub?
Voodoo 149
2004 8x8 Nassau hot tub
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pump and blower? um are you sure you don't have a burnt relay? them both going out within the same year is pretty uncommon. I have been working the past 2 weeks on constructing a new controller for a question I answered. I love my work and do it for free sometimes lol Anyway I have got to know the running sequences and attitudes of the system. If your having issues with both motors than have them tested first. I cost about $50 buck a pop tho {at least here in Cal.}
OK I just pulled his file and ..............yes I have files for some questions I take under my wing if too involved for this forum or like the guy I'm doing this for bought a used hot tub unhooked and sitting for a year got it home and it doesn't work."REAlly?" lol He wanted it for his family and blew all his money he was saving to buy something for himself on this. As a Dad I sympathized. So when he sent me the pictures I knew I was in for a dime in for a dollar and started to go to work deciphering the rats nest of wires from a diagram and a few pictures. I found everything and restructured it to a understandable mess know we are in the testing stage one function and device at a time. Oui!! lol
ok ............it looks like they both will go flat if the 10amp fuse to the PID controller is blown. If it is the fuse then the contact that initiates the blower and the temperature probe both are off. Without the temp probe the heat pump will not initiate as well. Try to find this fuse it should not be hard they put them out of harms way but still able to change the fuse. Good Luck
pump and blower? um are you sure you don't have a burnt relay? them both going out within the same year is pretty uncommon. I have been working the past 2 weeks on constructing a new controller for a question I answered. I love my work and do it for free sometimes lol Anyway I have got to know the running sequences and attitudes of the system. If your having issues with both motors than have them tested first. I cost about $50 buck a pop tho {at least here in Cal.}
OK I just pulled his file and ..............yes I have files for some questions I take under my wing if too involved for this forum or like the guy I'm doing this for bought a used hot tub unhooked and sitting for a year got it home and it doesn't work."REAlly?" lol He wanted it for his family and blew all his money he was saving to buy something for himself on this. As a Dad I sympathized. So when he sent me the pictures I knew I was in for a dime in for a dollar and started to go to work deciphering the rats nest of wires from a diagram and a few pictures. I found everything and restructured it to a understandable mess know we are in the testing stage one function and device at a time. Oui!! lol
ok ............it looks like they both will go flat if the 10amp fuse to the PID controller is blown. If it is the fuse then the contact that initiates the blower and the temperature probe both are off. Without the temp probe the heat pump will not initiate as well. Try to find this fuse it should not be hard they put them out of harms way but still able to change the fuse. Good Luck
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