Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: spiman on February 01, 2006, 11:26:26 am
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The far side of the covered porch is in front of the bedroom. Door under porch is the foyer that leads into the kitchen and/or livingroom. The door in front of car is the kitchen.
I am going to be building another deck off the kitchen side that will measure 12' x 38 ' and flush with the corner of the porch.
I was thinking of either in front of the bedroom window or put the spa where the picinic table is now. If i put it at the table, I can raise or lower the deck and build the spa into or around the deck.
what do you think?
Veiw off of porch to follow......
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Veiw off of soon to be built porch, reference table.
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my suggestion would be to the far left of the door. that way if needed you could build two sides,for wind breaker and privacy. and the front of the deck wouldn't be blocked off by the hot tub.
I put mine where I thought I would have a great view, but unfortunately I'm too short and all I see is up, tops of trees and stars.
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I agree with tootsie...consider where the prevailing winds come from; you'll want to think about blocking them. Also, as close to a door as practical to encourage all weather use. Mine is literally 2 steps from my door, and I use it EVERY night even if -25 C. To answer your question "What do I think?"... Nice view!! :)
Steve
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Hey Steve, I have been looking at Lexan to block the wind (as you have)...I would need a home equity loan to do what you did for your tub. That stuff is pretty expensive, or did you have a good source for it?
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Hey Steve, I have been looking at Lexan to block the wind (as you have)...I would need a home equity loan to do what you did for your tub. That stuff is pretty expensive, or did you have a good source for it?
Actually, I didn't use Lexan, I used safety glass railing panels designed for use with outdoor deck railing systems, built a simple cedar frame that stands 'em up vertically instead of horizontally...66" x 36" panels were $75.00 (CDN) each at Home Depot. Hope this helps you :)
Steve
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Thanks, I am going to check out HD. I still want the pergola on top, but the wind is something that I would like to address now. Spiman, I agree with putting the tub as close to the house as you can. Your view is beautiful, I can just imagine star gazing up there, it looks pretty remote!
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Bonibelle, I used the pergola frame to support the tops of the glass walls. Be sure you don't underestimate the wind loading on the walls. It gets really windy where I live, and could easily tear them down were it not for the pergola's strength :o