The most wonderful addition to any backyard would be outdoor hot tubs.  This sets the tone for socialization.  In order for you to plan and design where the best location is going to be for your hot tub deck, you may want to pick out a pleasant area that is conducive to relaxation.

The average outdoor hot tubs weigh between 700 to 800 pounds when empty.  When you fill these things with water, the weight can be anywhere from 3,700 pounds to 14,000 pounds.  You want to make sure your deck is able to withstand the weight of the hot tub even as it is full of water and people.  As far as outdoor hot tubs go, you should make the deck frames stronger with the addition of Dek-Block® piers to the support board.

The designs of decks should match either the outdoor hot tubs’ design or the house’s trim.  You should also consider functionality.  There are hot tub decks that are only designed to access the outdoor hot tubs and require much simpler designs.

This would be a great design for those people who will often use outdoor hot tubs.  Enough space should be provided for benches, tables, chairs and for people’s bathing things.  It would be good to install a railing as a safety feature as you get in and out of the outdoor hot tub.

You want material that will be complimentary to not only the exterior of the house but the outdoor hot tubs as well.  Rich woods such as cedar and oak are excellent choices.  They will not only beautifully blend but will complement the style of almost any décor.

To people using outdoor hot tubs, it would be good to used deck screen for added privacy.  It can serve as protection from the rays of the sun or will keep you out of sight of the sometimes-prying eyes of neighbors.  Plants, curtains, or slat materials can even give a more private feeling. Position soft lighting in the outdoor hot tub area to imbue a scintillating ambiance.

Hot Tubs that are Self-contained
This specialized kind of hot tub is one that is erected above the ground.  The heating system, electrical installation and the filtration system are all housed in the outdoor hot tub’s cabinet.  It is easy to move this kind of hot tub to a different place.

Non-self-contained Hot Tub
 
This particular kind of hot tub is installed underground a few feet and is considered to be permanent.  The electrical wiring as well as the heating system is away from the surrounding hot tub.  These kinds of hot tubs do best with a concrete deck.

Next, consider what you want to do in your outdoor hot tub.  Do you just simply want to quietly soak or do you want your aching muscles to be massaged?  If you do not want to have to scrunch down all the time, you may want to get an outdoor hot tub that has a lot more jets as well as one that has a more powerful motor.  You may want to consider such amenities as a storm seat, underwater light, a built-in CD player, as well as a TV/DVD combination.