ICF stands for insulated concrete forms, which are blocks made of insulating foam or expanded polystyrene (EPS) that are used to build concrete walls. The foam provides insulation to help keep the hot tub water warm, while the concrete provides structural support and durability.
Category Archives: Materials and Construction Related
14
Dec
Dec
Best ICF Blocks for Hot Tubs? – if you are looking for the answer then read on.
09
Dec
Dec
Hot tub tiles – the perfect way to finish your DIY Hot Tub. I always think that DIY Hot Tubs look best when they are finished in tile. Yes, they are a more expensive finish than a painted surface, but well worth it in my humble opinion.
DIY Hot Tub Building, Materials and Construction Related
How To Make The Perfect PVC Solvent Weld Joint for Hot Tub Plumbing
04
Nov
Nov
PVC Solvent Weld Joint – establishing if you have a good one is easy – it doesn’t leak! In this article, I will explain what steps you need to take in order to ensure that you have the perfect PVC Solvent Weld Joint. I also have a vide on my YouTube Channel.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Materials and Construction Related
How To Install a Counter Current Swim Machine on a Hot Tub or Plunge Pool
06
Jul
Jul
How to install a swim jet? With space being at a premium in most of our back yards, a counter current or a swim jet is a great addition to a DIY Hot Tub, Swim Spa, Plunge Pool or Cocktail Pool. Traditionally, not even traditionally, normally, these pieces of equipment run into the several thousand of dollars to install.
DIY Hot Tub Building, Materials and Construction Related, Plumbing Related
Hot Tub Pipe – The Ultimate Guide
14
Jun
Jun
You may think that pipe is just pipe. In the case of Hot Tub Pipe, there are certainly a few things you need to know. In this article I will explain everything you need to know about hot tub pipe. This will make the pipe selection process a lot easier for you.
Design / Ideas Related, DIY Hot Tub Building, Materials and Construction Related
Hot Tub Wall Construction – What are the options?
09
Jun
Jun
There are a number of ways in which you can construct your walls for a DIY Hot Tub. The designs that are available in my store are all valid of each of the types of construction I describe below. In this article I am going to focus on the different types of wall construction you can opt for. Before we go any further, I must state I am not a structural engineer and this article has been written from experience rather than qualification.
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Mar
Mar
John from the UK has actually “graduated” from the Online Course that I have available on the website. He took the course in late December 2021 with the aim of starting his DIY Hot Tub build in the Spring of 2022.
As you will see from the images and narrative below, John is well on his way with the build.