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Post subject: Spa Pad Help!  Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 1:41 pm |
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I am about to have a contractor pour me a 12x12 pad for my Spa and would like to know how much of a slope I should have? I haven't purchased the hot tub yet, but several manuals from various manufactures have conflicting info. One recommends a 1" slope for every 10 feet so that water drains and does not collect under the hot tub, another recommends level. Please advise. Right now I would say I am looking to do the 1" over 12 feet.
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NAILBENDER
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 12:08 am |
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I have the same question, my pad is being poured on Monday. Can the pad have a slight crown in the center to drain water away? How much, if possible?
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hottub.pool_boy
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 9:29 pm |
Joined: Thu Oct 06, 2005 7:52 pm
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Location: connecticut
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best is no pitch. water will only collect if it's dished.
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 12:40 pm |
Joined: Fri Sep 03, 2004 12:27 am
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Location: Albert Lea, MN
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No matter what, make sure the slab is FLAT. If you have a crown, you will put undue stress in the center of the tub. A slight slope is ok, and maximum slope is 1" per 12'. Level is what I prefer
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 9:41 pm |
Joined: Thu Sep 29, 2005 10:55 am
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Level is what I did. Thanks
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