A hot tub gets far more use in Ireland once it has a roof over it. Before you get quotes, plan these six things.
1. Ventilation
Hot tubs produce a lot of steam. A roof that opens – like the louvres of a bioclimatic pergola – lets it escape instead of dripping back down.
2. Rain and leaves
A closed roof keeps the cover clean and dry, so the tub is ready when you are.
3. Privacy
Roll-down side screens or fixed shutters block the view from neighbours without building a wall.
4. Lighting
LED lighting built into the frame is easiest to add during installation.
5. Footing
Posts can stand on the patio or on top of low retaining walls – check what is there before ordering.
6. Size
Allow space to walk around the tub and lift the cover.
Example: a hot tub pergola in Sligo
A recent project in County Sligo by GardenZone: an anthracite bioclimatic pergola over a sunken hot tub, with LED lighting, a side screen and sliding shutters. Read the full Sligo project.
Planning your own? See bioclimatic pergolas from GardenZone, check the areas we cover or ask for a free quote. Call +353 89 437 3614.
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