With hot tubs never being more popular than they are at the moment, the only real choice that you have to think about, should you decide to go ahead and join the ever-growing numbers of home owners with them, is whether you should buy an indoor or an outdoor tub. Although the majority of tubs are outside a property, indoor versions are becoming far more widespread and common.



One of the main reasons people are opting for an indoor hot tub as opposed to one in a yard or at the side of a house is simple – the weather. Whereas an outdoor hot tub's use will be governed by the seasonal temperatures of the country you live in, typically losing at least three to four month's use throughout the year, this is no such problem to an indoor hot tub owner. Since it will be under cover and therefore out of any severe weather conditions, it's an ideal solution should you wish to make everyday use of the tub.

Another bonus, and another side of protection an indoor hot tub can offer apart from against the weather, is that of privacy. Most people are uncomfortable showing themselves undressed, whether for vanity or other reasons. An indoor tub by its very nature eliminates this, since it will just be you and people you're already comfortable with that will be sharing the space with you.

Another thought to take into consideration when purchasing an indoor hot tub is to think of both where you're going to install it, and who is most likely to use it. To benefit most from the calming aspects it can bring, your hot tub needs to be in an area where there is least commotion and bypassing. Since it's indoors, it also makes it easier to wander throughout the rest of the house straight from the tub as well, spreading mess and water, so be sure you think of its location first.

If you do decide to go for an indoor hot tub, you should be aware that although it's more convenient, they are a lot more complicated to install than your standard outdoor one. Since they emit both intensive heat coupled with humidity, the area where it's to be installed needs to have excellent ventilation. Failure to provide adequate space can lead to structural damage in your home, such as weakened plasterwork or condensation leading to mould and window damage.

Since the weight of a hot tub, indoor or otherwise, can be more than two tonne when full, depending on its size, you also need to ensure that the foundations of your home are solid, especially where the tub is to be installed. Since standard floors are only built to support less than quarter the weight a full hot tub will need, you will need to re-enforce the floor of the room you choose. It also needs to be easily accessible to a good draining facility, to allow easy and simple maintenance of the tub.