A classical hot tub is round, made of wood and can be obtained in different sizes with various volumes of water. You sit on wooden
benches in the tub. Traditionally, a wood-burning stove has usually been used
as the heating source for the water. The stove has been placed inside the tub.
Another alternative is a stove outside the tub, heated by gas or wood; an
alternative having great advantages. Read about different heating possibilities
under the link below.
When choosing a Hot Tub, you must think carefully about the type of wood you
want, because different types of wood act differently when exposed to water and
dry periods. The best alternative is American cedar wood, which is
unfortunately rather expensive. Spruce expands a lot in water and shrinks when
the weather is dry. That is the reason why it is important to assemble the hot
tub when the wood has the right moisture content. Spruce is a difficult wood to
maintain since it is a "living" material. We have chosen Finnish heat treated
pine (Lunawood), which has a similar durability
to cedar and oak. Go for quality when choosing a hot tub. You will have it for
many years.
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