philmalik Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I plan to move my hot tub over about a foot in my back yard to accomodate a trailer I just bought. Anyway, the tub is currently sitting on the sidewalk blocks. (the ones that are 2 X 3 feet or so). And these blocks just sit on the ground. The ground isn't exactly 100% level and we have some plywood sheets underneath one side of the tub to level it out a bit. Since I have to move it, I was trying to get advice as to anything better to put underneath it. One sales guy recommended building a little base out of pressure treated 2 X 4's. The base can be shimmed down to make it level once it sits on the ground, and the hot tub on top of that. Also, I'm hearing gravel may be a good idea as well. What are some people's thoughts? Is the 2 X 4 base I good plan? What would work best? or what should I not do? by the way, I live in Western Canada, so we get ALL types of weather, including snow. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexor Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I didn't want to put concrete in when we got our spa so I built a base out of pressure treated 2 X 6, with plywood covering it. That has worked well and it only took me a few hours to make it. I leveled it by putting some legs down to the ground and a good support in the middle to take the weight. That has worked well for over a year. The only thing is that the 2 X 6 frame raises it about 6" off the ground. But you can paint it and make a deck or whatever else strikes you. Good Luck, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreg Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Build a sandbox out of 2x4s and fill it w/ pea gravel...drains well, levels itself out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flibotte Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 2X4 method worked fine by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbare Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 I put mine on one of those Handi-Spa pads from Sam's Club. Seems to work great. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmartin Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Build a sandbox out of 2x4s and fill it w/ pea gravel...drains well, levels itself out. Man, how simple and effective is this I am putting my hot tub on a composite deck material called Ever Grain, its like Trek. Anything I should be concerned about? By the way, the deck support is mega beefed up, so its structurely sound, just checking in the decking material. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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