I also want want to add more floor joists in the hot tub area.
Reinforce roof for hot tub.
You can t just ignore the lease either.
Choosing the right decking material is just as important as choosing the right hot tub.
Hot tubs however are very heavy especially when filled with water and chances are that your existing deck can t safely support it without additional reinforcement.
21 winter hot tub enclosure.
For demonstration purposes only.
But decks 2 feet or higher will need added support.
The type of roof you go for may depend on how you plan to use your tub.
It s ok for rain falling on the roof and will be designed for a 1 in a 100yr storm or something.
By bob i have an 12x24ft deck 5 4 decking with 2x8 floor joists 16oc.
If you don t have an a frame roof you can run parallel boards between the studs to further offer support and to strengthen the frame.
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I used your deck load calculator excellent tool by the way to add more support piers.
The spa guy gives general information on how to reinforce a deck to keep the deck from sagging or even falling.
Decks built ground level up to 2 feet off the ground can support up to 100 lbs per square foot.
Empty a hot tub too quickly and it ll be a biblical storm.
Simply take 2 diagonal pieces and place them between the trusses.
Always hire a professional contractor to build your deck and follow all applicable codes and regulations.
Designing a deck specifically for a hot tub requires a lot of forethought.
I m going to put a hot tub on the deck on one end.
This will typically take the form of an open structure with 4 pillars and a sloping roof.
It is very simple and you can buy the materia.
Sufficient for most hot tubs.
This hot tub enclosure design is perfect for open spaces where you want to feel at one with your surroundings while relaxing in your hot tub.
The circular dome encloses the hot tub and you can also close the roof above the hot tub to keep the rain or snow away from the hot tub.
The added support posts should be no more than 30 apart ideally placed in poured concrete.
Yes you can put a hot tub on a deck.
The first step to reinforcing the roof is to add an x to the frame.
Fortunately reinforcing your deck in preparation for a hot tub is a relatively easy task.