When you no longer have access to your swimming pool because winter has settled in, many people’s minds turn to the question of: Should we get ourselves a hot tub or spa? If this question is coming up in your household, you might want to make an appointment with a swimming pool or hot tub contractor in Memphis, Tennessee. Whether you choose to install a hot tub for its therapeutic attributes or simply for fun, there are a few things to consider.
A hot tub or spa can be a beautiful accessory to your backyard or deck, in addition to offering health benefits. Hot tubs and spas can be purchased in the traditional wooden barrel-shape design to high end fiberglass models to those that can be built right into the end of your existing swimming pool. They come in myriad shapes and sizes and seat upwards of 12 people. Regardless of the kind you choose, the water has to be treated and cared for in the same manner as a swimming pool would; it needs to be circulated, filtered and treated in addition to being heated.
Choosing the location of the structure will be one of the first items you want to discuss with your swimming pool building professional from Advanced Pools, Inc. Is there a secluded area of your yard where it would fit in perfectly? Do you have a deck that you want it installed on? Don’t forget to think about any foliage in the area as you don’t want a hot tub full of leaves when you’re in for a relaxing soak. Wherever you situate your hot tub you have to take into consideration the plumbing and electric set up for it.
Here are a few more things to think about when considering the purchase of a hot tub or spa:
Budget – Before you go spa shopping come up with an idea on how much you want to spend. It is easy to be swayed to a larger and perhaps not affordable spa package once you hit the show room as the hot tub designs are all so alluring. Just make sure you have a budget in mind and stick to it. Keep in mind, though that you don’t want to skimp on quality because your hot tub is made to be a long-term investment for your family.
Size – Before deciding on a style and size for your spa think about how many people will be using it on a regular basis. Also take into consideration whether it will be for pure relaxation or for health benefits. Will you need handlebars for support while getting in and out of the hot tub? Do you want padded or fiberglass benches?
Accessories – Will you use your hot tub/spa as an entertainment hotspot? If so, you might want to consider a television or stereo set up as part of the package.
Health benefits – The jets on a hot tub can be adjusted to offer deep muscle hydrotherapy or soft tissue massage and that, coupled with the hot water, can offer health benefits beyond simple relaxation.
Location – What kind of look and feel do you want for your spa? How will it if into the decor of your yard in general or will the spa be the beginning of a design phase for your back yard or deck? Choose colors and styles according to your needs – both current and future.
Plan to spend some time in a hot tub when you’re shopping for one — take a bathing suit along so you can get the feel of where you want the jets positioned, what kind of seating and its placement and how the overall hot tub feels when you’re in it.
