{"id":8103,"date":"2023-05-04T14:34:20","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T14:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perfectoutdoorspaces.com\/?p=8103"},"modified":"2023-06-10T02:53:48","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T02:53:48","slug":"can-you-put-a-hot-tub-on-a-2nd-floor-deck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/can-you-put-a-hot-tub-on-a-2nd-floor-deck\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Put A Hot Tub On A 2nd Floor Deck?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A deck is a valuable addition to any home, a marvelous place to relax, entertain friends and family, and enjoy the outdoors without having to leave the comforts of home. <strong>A hot tub on your deck takes that enjoyment to a whole new level.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Putting a hot tub on a second-floor deck is certainly possible. But it\u2019s not just a question of installing it \u2013 a deck more than two feet above the ground will need reinforcement to carry the considerable weight of the hot tub, and that in turn requires some careful calculation and some expertise.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The advantages of being able to open a door, step out onto a deck and enjoy your private spa fa<strong>r outweigh the difficulties of getting it installed, but there are no shortcuts.<\/strong> Whether you\u2019re an accomplished home handyman or have decided to get the job done professionally, it&#8217;s essential to know every detail of what is needed to provide a safe, trouble-free hot tub installation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shutterstock_1785681044.jpg\" alt=\"Can You Put A Hot Tub On A 2nd Floor Deck?\" class=\"wp-image-11148\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Put A Hot Tub On A 2nd Floor Deck?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From an investment point of view, any addition to the house should add more to value than the cost of that addition. From the viewpoint of the homeowner and the family living in the house, <strong>the sheer pleasure of having an elevated deck and hot tub makes it worthwhile at any price.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things To Consider Before Installing A Hot Tub<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Space \u2013 <\/strong>if you\u2019re installing your hot tub on an existing deck, you&#8217;ll need to decide whether it will leave enough room to entertain, relax and dine al fresco. <strong>A 2-3 person hot tub requires a space of approximately 6 feet x 6 feet,<\/strong> while a 4-5 people tub (the most popular size) needs about 9 feet x 9 feet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access \u2013 <\/strong>if your deck is on the second floor, it may lead off a living space but possibly off of a bedroom. <strong>If it\u2019s the latter, do you want guests coming through the room to get to the hot tub, o<\/strong>r do you provide a stairway on the outside?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Privacy \u2013<\/strong> with your raised deck and hot tub, are you visible to neighbors? If that\u2019s a problem, you might want to reposition the tub or build a screen wall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunshine and wind \u2013<\/strong> ensure you can enjoy the tub for most of the year, ideally with plenty of sun, protected from the wind, a<strong>nd maybe even a view!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water and electricity \u2013<\/strong> both these services need to be easily and safely connected to your tub. Water needs to be drained, the tub refilled, and the pump needs power, so check on the proximity of the main supply lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost \u2013 <\/strong>you will have budgeted for the purchase of the hot tub, but the cost of installation, inc<strong>luding lifting the tub up to the second floor and the cost of reinforcing your deck,<\/strong> may need expert input. 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The only answer is &#8220;it depends<strong>.&#8221; Factors that affect the load-bearing capacity of the deck include the underlying soil, the spacing of existing footings, the condition of the footings and support beams, <\/strong>as well as the spacing between joists, and the height of the deck above ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To assess how much reinforcement is needed to ensure the safety of the deck and to meet with local government regulations, we strongly recommend that you get a professional deck expert or structural engineer to provide you with the information you need. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Reinforce Your Deck To Carry A Hot Tub<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have an accurate assessment of the load-bearing capacity needed to carry the hot tub on your second-floor deck, you can begin to plan the additional reinforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Additional footings and posts \u2013 <\/strong>assuming the deck will be more than six feet above ground, additional <a href=\"https:\/\/backyardpatiosdecks.com\/reinforce-deck-for-hot-tub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8&#215;8 posts and footings need to be provided, not more than 30 inches apart.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increase the ledger board fastenings \u2013 <\/strong>reinforcing theattachment between the deck and the house ensures that the additional weight of the tub doesn\u2019t pull the deck away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An additional beam under the tub and<\/strong> doubling up the joists underneath the tub will be sufficient to carry the weight of the full tub.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Install sway bracing <\/strong>and additional blocking between joists to prevent horizontal movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The deck surface <\/strong>carrying the hot tub needs to be prepared. Because water will inevitably be spilled out of the tub, a wooden deck surface will need to get a weatherproof coating or a protective veneer to prevent rot setting in. Alternatively, place PVC sheeting on the deck for the hot tub to rest on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make sure all timber is sound <\/strong>and replace any s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports, beams and joists that show any sign of deterioration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Having a water feature from a hot tub to a pool is an awesome addition to your outdoor space, we have a a collection of articles if you are thinking of adding one to help you get started linked below. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/can-a-balcony-hold-a-hot-tub\/\">Can a balcony hold a hot tub<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/can-you-put-a-hot-tub-on-a-2nd-floor-deck\/\">an you put a hot tub on a deck<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/can-you-put-a-hot-tub-on-a-wooden-balcony\/\">Can you pit a hot tub on a wooden balcony<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-reinforce-a-deck-for-a-hot-tub\/\">How much to reinforce a deck to hold a hot tub<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/how-far-does-hot-tub-need-to-be-from-house\/\">how far does a hot tub need to be from the house<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding a deck is like creating a holiday resort in your home. If you include a hot tub on your new deck or add a hot tub to an existing deck, <strong>you&#8217;ll never regret the investment, as family and friends gather to relax and enjoy life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your deck is on the second floor, the hot tub is a more complicated addition, but rest assured it can be done, <strong>and it will be worth all the effort you have to put into it to make it safe and secure for a long time to come.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hottubfocus.com\/how-much-space-do-i-need-for-a-hot-tub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.hottubfocus.com\/how-much-space-do-i-need-for-a-hot-tub\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hottubownerhq.com\/how-to-determine-if-a-deck-can-support-a-hot-tub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/hottubownerhq.com\/how-to-determine-if-a-deck-can-support-a-hot-tub\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backyardpatiosdecks.com\/reinforce-deck-for-hot-tub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/backyardpatiosdecks.com\/reinforce-deck-for-hot-tub<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yardsharing.org\/can-you-put-a-hot-tub-on-a-deck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/yardsharing.org\/can-you-put-a-hot-tub-on-a-deck<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A deck is a valuable addition to any home, a marvelous place to relax, entertain friends and family, and enjoy the outdoors without having to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11155,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31,23,39],"tags":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":31,"label":"Cooling &amp; 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