I have been in a hot tub in a blizzard it is highly overrated just like stargazing from a spa is.
Roof over hot tub.
The natural hot tub design.
Building a wooden gazebo with a tiled roof over hot tub in the garden.
A nice relaxing hot tub covered by a gazebo will extend the hot tub s usage.
To really make your hot tub stand out you may opt to build a gazebo around it.
I was out in 10 degree weather in a 15mph wind with snow falling after my ears nearly froze off water coming up from the bubbles on the surface was freezing to my face i decided to thaw them by ducking under water.
You can have a lovely romantic evening in the hot tub even if rain is coming down or even while it is snowing.
In enjoying the spa or therapy you can build the hot tub enclosure winter using the black glass.
Having a roof gives you some of the benefits of using a hot tub indoors namely shelter whilst allowing you to enjoy spending time outside.
Decide on an angle for the joists.
Here are some helpful tips on constructing a hot tub cover from western red cedar lumber association.
45 degrees is steeper than it has to be.
What could be more atmospheric than that.
Assuming your gazebo is square shaped from each corner you will construct a 2x6 joist with all four meeting in the center.
Different types of hot tub roofs complete shelter.
Black glass applied certainly ease to see the snow outside.
Precise measurement is crucial.
What makes this idea for a diy hot tub impressive is it s a hot tub put into the ground and finished out with a waterfall and stonework.
If you wish you can also get additional privacy panels for your hot tub enclosure to make it a private and personal space for soaking with a special someone.
This tutorial walks you through each step of the building process and also shows you how to construct a roof over your hot tub too.
Building a wooden gazebo with a tiled roof over hot tub in the garden.
Creating it in the backyard with the wooden roof and window frame can add classically in doing the spa.
You should find the center of the walls and cut the joists to a length that leaves enough overhang to cover the hot tub.
If the roof line is up 8 ft or so it is above the line of normal sight while seated.
The stylish roof of the hot tub enclosure adds to the looks of the hot tub and it also offers light through the space in the roof.
The benefits of a roof over your hot tub are obvious it can provide you with shelter from the sun from rain and even provide privacy if you re overlooked.
You can put that hot tub on your porch but beware if the floor of porch is wood the water will affect it over time.