Hot Tub Gazebos Give You the Privacy You Need!

When you install your hot tub on the deck and start to enjoy it, it is then you realize that you need to have a gazebo or an enclosure to give you privacy from prying eye when you are inside. Hot tub gazebos come in a wide range of designs and will give you this element of privacy that you need. Not only does such a structure prevent others from seeing you relaxing in the jacuzzi or hot tub, but the sound of the swim spa and the conversation will be muffled. A simple lattice frame covered with greenery will accomplish this so it doesn't need to be very expensive.

When you look at the many designs of hot tub gazebos, you should consider the size and location of the hot tub and the exterior design of your home and garden when deciding which one you would like to have. For example, if the exterior of your home is brick, you can have a brick gazebo. If your deck is constructed from pine or cedar, use the same wood in the construction of the hot tub enclosure. You will find many plans for this construction online and in magazines. Many of the plans you find online and free and you only have to download them along with the instructions.

You can also purchase kits for hot tub gazebos that contain all the materials you need. You do need to have the correct measurements if you plan to use one of these kits for building a swim spa or hot tub enclosure with a hot tub cover because all the materials are pre cut to the lengths that you need for the size of gazebo you choose.

When browsing the many kits available, think of how you want to use the hot tub. If this will be a place where you want to entertain guests, you can look at designs that include benches, bar tables and of course, a built-in bar. You will also need to have storage places for towels and hooks for hanging towels and clothing.

Would you like to see the stars when you are in the hot tub at night? This is entirely possible in the designs of hot tub gazebos that do not have a roof. However, there are also disadvantages with such a design because the heat of the sun will be bearing down on you during the day and there is the increased possibility of dirt and debris blowing into the water of the tub. This will give you more work in cleaning the hot tub more than is usually required.

One thing that you do have to consider when choosing the hot tub gazebo, swim spa, or sauna of your dreams is that you have to leave room for getting at the pump and the other components of the hot tub whenever the need arises. You cannot assume that you will not encounter any problems once you have it in place.

Like all other water features you have in your home and your bathroom, there will be an occasion when you have problems with the hot tub and need to have access to the components in order to do the necessary repairs. Get ideas for hot tub gazebos and helpful advice for the construction process by doing a search online. The Internet is a valuable source of information about hot tubs, enclosures, and gazebos.

Summer Hot Tub Gazebo Kits

There are many ways to build a gazebo for your hot tub, and a hot tub gazebo kit is probably one of the easiest ways to build one. The advantages to purchasing a kit is that it provides you with the design plans and suggested materials to build the gazebo with. Other options are to design and build the covering your self, without any carpentry background, this can prove to be disastrous, structurally, and cost wise. You can also or a prefabricated kit that either you can assemble or have a contractor put together for you. Another option is to have a carpenter or contractor custom design and make for you.

The hot tub design kits available are the most cost effective. It gives you the ability to choose the materials that you want to build your gazebo out of. You can match your deck with red wood, cedar, or vinyl deck/building materials. Many hot tubs have standard sizing that makes purchasing a kit rather than a custom prefab kit available for the size you need.

If your hot tub is on your deck with ample space around it, you can purchase a gazebo kit with all the wood and hardware included. These can come in square, round or octagon shapes and fit nicely on your deck as a covering over the tub. All the wood including the roof is precut for easy assembly. You can also order benches to go inside the gazebo and get matching cushions for your other outdoor furniture.

Some other choices are using a temporarily gazebo kit. The variety of these gazebos that are set up in the department stores, home improvement centers and wholesale stores make them a very attractive purchase. These are usually made out of wrought iron and have decorative awing, swag and covering with some type of screen netting to keep insects at a minimum. The decorative iron can be anchored to your deck for more stability. The only draw back to this type of covering is that is can be compromised in a heavy wind or rain storm so make sure you are able to remove the tarp, or canvas covering easily if you need to.

To make your choice you may first want to decide how much you want to spend on your gazebo. A custom build may run you anywhere from $5,000 to 15,000 depending on the size and materials you might choose. The design kits can run from $4-8,000 depending on the size and materials used. The temporary gazebo can start at $250 to over $1000 depending on how big and intricate the design features are. The earlier you buy in the season the better off you will be. Purchase with plenty of time to enjoy your hot tub gazebo all summer long.