Yes, you can build a hot tub from cinder blocks. Here’s how to size it, build the base and reinforced walls, plumb, insulate and waterproof it, from someone who built his own.
Category Archives: Materials and Construction Related
DIY Hot Tub Building, Materials and Construction Related
DIY Hot Tub Construction: Block, ICF or Poured Concrete?
13
Jan
Jan
The three construction methods that are genuinely within reach of a DIYer (block, ICF and poured concrete), how to build the base and waterproof the shell, and why gunite is best left to the pros.
12
Apr
Apr
A step-by-step guide to building a concrete pad or slab for a shop-bought hot tub, swim spa or DIY built tub, with sizes, thicknesses, mixes and curing times.
Materials and Construction Related, Plumbing Related
How to Install Gunite Jet Bodies in a DIY Hot Tub (Step by Step)
08
Sep
Sep
Gunite jet bodies look complicated, but they’re not. Here’s what each part does and exactly how I fitted mine so the jets finish flush with the tiles.
Materials and Construction Related
DIY Hot Tub Shopping List: Everything You Need for an In-Ground Build
25
Jun
Jun
Everything you need to buy for a backyard DIY in-ground hot tub, stage by stage, from the dig and the slab to the spa pack, pumps, heat pump, lights and cover.