If you are considering getting a hot tub, you may be wondering where to place it. There are advantages and disadvantages to both indoor hot tubs and outdoor hot tubs and placement will affect many other decisions and preparations you make during the selection, delivery and installation process.
If you are considering indoor hot tubs, you should know:
- Advantages of indoor hot tubs: Increased privacy is a major advantage, as well as convenience. You don’t even have to put on a robe and shoes to go to your tub. Being indoors also protects your hot tub from extreme temperatures and weather events. You won’t spend as much money heating the water in the tub if it is inside a climate-controlled room.
- Disadvantages of indoor hot tubs: Hot tubs create a lot of humidity, so you must carefully craft a space in your house that can handle that. They can weigh thousands of pounds, so you must make sure that your floor can handle the weight. It can also be tricky getting a hot tub indoors.
If you are considering outdoor hot tubs, you should know:
- Advantages of outdoor hot tubs: Delivery and installation is much easier outside. There is natural ventilation and natural drainage.
- Disadvantages of outdoor hot tubs: Placing your hot tub outdoors does mean that you give up some privacy and convenience. Your hot tub will also be subject to weather and the elements when located outside.
Wherever you decide to place your hot tub, it is sure to bring you pleasure and relaxation. The convenience and joy of having your own hot tub adds to your enjoyment of your home, as well as adding to the value of your home.