Reinforce Roof For Hot Tub

Strengthening a deck for a hot tub.

Reinforce roof for hot tub.

By bob i have an 12x24ft deck 5 4 decking with 2x8 floor joists 16oc. It is very simple and you can buy the materia. I m going to put a hot tub on the deck on one end. 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.

The first step to reinforcing the roof is to add an x to the frame. 21 winter hot tub enclosure. Different types of hot tub roofs complete shelter if you want complete shelter whatever the weather then a full roof will be the choice for you. This will typically take the form of an open structure with 4 pillars and a sloping roof.

You can t just ignore the lease either. Fortunately reinforcing your deck in preparation for a hot tub is a relatively easy task. Sufficient for most hot tubs. It s ok for rain falling on the roof and will be designed for a 1 in a 100yr storm or something.

I also want want to add more floor joists in the hot tub area. 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. The type of roof you go for may depend on how you plan to use your tub. For demonstration purposes only.

Continue reading below our video of the day. Yes you can put a hot tub on a deck. The added support posts should be no more than 30 apart ideally placed in poured concrete. Choosing the right decking material is just as important as choosing the right 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. 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. Empty a hot tub too quickly and it ll be a biblical storm.

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. Decks built ground level up to 2 feet off the ground can support up to 100 lbs per square foot. Simply take 2 diagonal pieces and place them between the trusses. But decks 2 feet or higher will need added support.