What do I need for an outdoor spa?

What do I need for an outdoor spa?

Below are seven things you should be thinking about when shopping for the perfect outdoor spa….We offer a range of products, including:

1. Outdoor blinds.
2. Artificial grass.
3. Roller shutters.
4. Concrete and fibreglass swimming pools.
5. Carports.
6. Timber decking.
7. Pergolas, verandah and patios.

Can a spa be outside?

Yes you can put a portable spa into a pit or deck as long as the hot tub is supported underneath (and not by the lip) and that you can get access to the equipment inside the spa cabinet. The minimum space required around a hot tub for access is 600mm – preferably 900mm.

How do you prepare ground for a spa?

Preparing Your Yard For Hot Tub Installation

1. Step 1: Start by selecting a site for the hot tub. Always put your spa on a structurally sound, level surface.
2. Step 2: Installation Equipment.
3. Step 3: Wiring A Hot Tub.
4. Step 4: Start Up.

Is a spa worth the money?

A hot tub is definitely worth it if you are going to use it on a regular basis. you might find that the maintenance or running costs of the hot tub are just too much or that you just simply don’t use it all that often.

Do you need a DA for a swim spa?

A portable swimming pool or spa is a structure or vessel that is not permanently installed, is portable and is only utilised for a short period of time. Unlike permanent in ground or above ground swimming pools, some portable swimming pools and spas do not always need Council Development approval.

Do you need a concrete slab for a hot tub?

A hot tub requires a stable surface — whether it’s a concrete slab, reinforced deck, or firmly compacted soil with crushed gravel. There’s also the option to have the hot tub installed in the ground but that still requires a concrete vault.

What should a swim spa sit on?

A swim spa must be placed on a flat, stable and level surface. If it isn’t completely level, the resulting water pressure will, over time, cause the walls of the swim spa to collapse.

What base do you need for a swim spa?

Suitable bases include: Concrete slab (ideally between 4-6 inches thick). Existing stones/slabs. Patio. Hot tub base/pad.

What happens if your pool is not compliant?

Fines For Non-Compliance: If your pool doesn’t meet the pool safety parameter, the local government can and do issue on-the-spot fines. The main way your pool becomes known to Council is via anonymous complaints. A pool owner can receive a fine of up to $5,500 for not complying with pool safety standards.

Do you need a fence around a portable spa?

The short answer: Pool & Spa barriers are required by legislation for any swimming or spa in excess of 300mm in depth and must be maintained for the life of the pool or spa. Walls – external walls of a building such as a brick wall can be used as a pool and spa barriers as long as there are no door openings or windows.

Can a hot tub sit on concrete pavers?

While there are alternatives to patio pavers hot tub deck, they can’t stand up to pavers. A poured concrete or concrete slab platform can support the weight of the tub, but over time can present issues. For example, standing water that seeps under the tub can create problems.