Recruiting Forum Off Topic Thread III

[bignewt]

A typical hot tub will run between 6'6 and up, spanning minimum of 5 deck joists. Due to the flat bottom design, the joists will actually be supporting the weight.
However, I prefer thickness on decking planks under almost any circumstance, especially if it will not be under roof, as the sun and rain will take their toll. Thinner planks are more prone to warping.
If you can afford composite, it eventually pays for itself on open air decks through less maintenance (resealing/rot).

And Newt, as far as your joists, if it will be upper level or have stairs/steps connected, then 10" is the recommended.

Yeah I'm thinking the deck would be ground level and it sounds like it makes more sense to put the hot tub on top. I'm thinking something like this but without that recessed cut out in front of the door:

 

[InVOLuntary]

Yeah I'm thinking the deck would be ground level and it sounds like it makes more sense to put the hot tub on top. I'm thinking something like this but without that recessed cut out in front of the door:

Go with a concrete patio. It will be worth it in the end. If you want it to look good, have it stamped.

 

[bignewt]

Go with a concrete patio. It will be worth it in the end. If you want it to look good, have it stamped.

mind.blown.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Go with a concrete patio. It will be worth it in the end. If you want it to look good, have it stamped.

But what about the foot feel? 😉

 

[InVOLuntary]

This shows a little of mine. I did an outdoor kitchen too. I thought I had some more pics but I can't seem to find them.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

mind.blown.

That is a good idea if you're deck is going to be that close to ground level.

 

[InVOLuntary]

But what about the foot feel? 😉

I'm a tender foot and it works for me. 😁

 

[bignewt]

#humblebrag


No joke though that's very nice, need a green egg in there though IMO.

How big was the space? Cost?

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

I'm a tender foot and it works for me. 😁

Lol..some people really do like the warmth of wood around a hot tub. That is something concrete cannot fake.

 

[InVOLuntary]

#humblebrag


No joke though that's very nice, need a green egg in there though IMO.

How big was the space? Cost?

I got it done on the cheap but I also did a bunch of work. I had to have several loads of gravel brought in to fill. I had it calculated to almost perfection to use one load, 10 yards of concrete. I probably have $3-$4K in mine. Each yard of concrete will do about 80sqft. I'll see if I can dig up some more photos.

 

[bignewt]

Cool. That would work for me. Except doing the work part. I'm not so into that.

 

[Glitch]

This shows a little of mine. I did an outdoor kitchen too. I thought I had some more pics but I can't seem to find them.

Very nice. I like the outdoor kitchen.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Here's a couple more.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Here's a couple more.

Dude..that's a nice patio.

 

[InVOLuntary]

View from the tub.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Dude..that's a nice patio.

Thanks. We enjoy the heck out of it.

 

[bignewt]

Dang. I want to go to there.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Very nice. I like the outdoor kitchen.

Thanks. I have a slot for a gas grill, a built in charcoal grill, a homemade hibachi grill, and a spot for a mini fridge.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Dang. I want to go to there.

We'll do steaks sometime if you like. I'm 15 min from OR.

 

[bignewt]

We'll do steaks sometime if you like. I'm 15 min from OR.

That would be cool, our wives can drink some wine and talk hips!

 

[Ron Swanson]

Nice work, Invol. Looks awesome. I'd spend most of my time out there if I were you.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Nice work, Invol. Looks awesome. I'd spend most of my time out there if I were you.

We do. Ihank you. It was part of a sun room addition. I'll take some more pictures and post later.

 

[Glitch]

We do. Ihank you. It was part of a sun room addition. I'll take some more pictures and post later.

VN Party at InVol's house! epper::toast:epper:

 

[InVOLuntary]

VN Party at InVol's house! epper::toast:epper:

 

[bignewt]

Hey! No! Invol invited me! The rest of you can buzz off!