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How much space do I need?
moosethepug:
I'm wondering if anyone can offer some guidance for how much space I will need on my deck for a hot tub. I'm looking at a 91 x 91 inch hot tub. The space on my deck where my hot tub could go is approximately 8 feet wide by 10 feet long. I've attached a photo for reference. The tub would need to be flush up against the railing on the far left side of the deck, and somewhat flush against the railing where the stairs are. The cover would presumably need to fold over into the space that leads to the stairs.
Is this a problem? If there's any need for access to anything on the side panels of the tub, that could be problematic. Any advice would be greatly appreciated before I go and make a purchase!
A.O.:
No picture
moosethepug:
Sorry, this link should work:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/c4Rqgfu5YU8EnVow5
cranbiz:
So, you have 96" x 120"
I'm assuming that the 96" is from the side rail to the steps and the 120" is from the house to the back of the rail.
If you put it tight against the side rail, you have 5" from the steps to the side of the tub. as far as the cover lifter is concerned, something like a Cover Butler style requires 16" where a pneumatic lift assist lifter can require as little as 6". If you position the entry in the aisle to the steps, only the steps intrude as you could set the cover up to lift towards the house with no issues.
If you can modify the deck rails to be removable, then you have no access issues to the tubs side panels. The center post on the rails is most likely not going to be an issue.
Has your deck got enough support in that corner for the tub?
moosethepug:
--- Quote from: cranbiz on February 04, 2021, 10:27:54 am ---So, you have 96" x 120"
I'm assuming that the 96" is from the side rail to the steps and the 120" is from the house to the back of the rail.
If you put it tight against the side rail, you have 5" from the steps to the side of the tub. as far as the cover lifter is concerned, something like a Cover Butler style requires 16" where a pneumatic lift assist lifter can require as little as 6". If you position the entry in the aisle to the steps, only the steps intrude as you could set the cover up to lift towards the house with no issues.
If you can modify the deck rails to be removable, then you have no access issues to the tubs side panels. The center post on the rails is most likely not going to be an issue.
Has your deck got enough support in that corner for the tub?
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Thanks for the reply. That all sounds like the best option. In reviewing the deck space more closely, it's actually probably 9 feet rather than 10 from the steps to the back of the house. It's 10 feet from the steps to the door, but then there's a stick out space of about a foot in the corner of the deck. So that leaves me with 108 inches, which would be just enough for the cover when open (17 inches). It's a tight squeeze all around.
Regarding the side railings, I have no issue pulling them out if needed. The deck is old and will be replaced at some point.
Deck should be good, but will have someone reinforce to be sure.
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