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Wood or steel. Sure steel will last longer than wood but it's also heavier but on cement pad who cares. Wood which is what most mfgs use will last a really long time, possibly longer than you depending on your age.. I wouldn't put tons of emphasis on how the spa frame is built. I do like an abs base though, flat plywood on the ground not so much. If you can run say synthetic strips/2x4 underneath would give it air flow underneath and not set flat against the ground if that makes sense? I know Marquis came out with a swim spa recently, you have a Marquis dealer there?
Maybe a short swim spa and a small hot tub next to it? Deck with steps between.
Quote from: Tman122 on January 30, 2015, 06:12:58 pmMaybe a short swim spa and a small hot tub next to it? Deck with steps between.That actually makes more sense to me than the huge models that try to be both things all in one.