The New Setup or "How to upgrade a 93 Prodigy"

[Richs100]

I've previously posted about the storm damage to my 93 Hotspring Prodigy and the upgrade to a new Envoy.  Here are some pics of the project.  I still need lighting and landscaping, but its almost there.

After the Storm (and after removing the tree from the top of the tub)


What's left of the Spa House



No more Prodigy-Gone to my brother's house for a new life.
That 12 year old "temporary" base really held up well!


Forming up the patio


The morning of the pour



The Pour



Ready for the Envoy!




My new wall from old flagstones


IT'S HERE!


Factory Wrapped - No chance of a floor model here.


And the rain begins....



The New Setup:




Now, if I can only stay out of the tub long enough to finish the job!

[LtDan]

Looks fantastic, great job!

[hot tub Frank]

Good job.
It looks like you got lucky. No damage to your house

[tileman]

That's an awesome set-up. I really like your lot. Talk about privacy.
Nice stone work.
That's one thick slab! You won't have to worry about that thing going anywhere.
I hope you have better luck with the trees this time around.

  Chad

[Richs100]

Thanks, guys.

The orginal idea was to put down a concrete slab for the new tub instead of using the old wood one.  The project just kept growing from that point, but, it has been worth it.  Its like a whole different backyard now!

[hottub.pool_boy]

Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[anne]

gorgeous location! Nice deck, too!

[kervis]

gorgeous location! Nice deck, too!

Ditto!  Two thumbs up!

[wmccall]

Great viewing, thanks for taking the time to post.

[hot tub Frank]

Did you have any damage to your house?

[Richs100]

Did you have any damage to your house?

No, fortunately the damage was limited to the hot tub this time.  I am surrounded by trees here, so storms are always a little bit of a concern.  When I had the tree people out here after this incident, I went ahead and had them remove two big tulip poplars which looked like they were very attracted to the house.  (They were the two trees you can see behind the old hot tub in the first picture)  Better safe than sorry!

I did have a tree hit the house about 6 years ago, but it didn't do much damage. Some roof and eave damage.
I love the trees but it's a risk you have to live with, I guess.

[hot tub Frank]

In that case i take the risk
the home owners insurance is supposed to pay for any damage on the hause

[Gomboman]

Very Nice setup Rich. You're going to love your Envoy. I've used mine almost every day for the last year without any problems. It's a solid spa.

[Richs100]

Thanks Gomboman - I sure do love it so far.  Have been in it every night this week.  I just shocked it for the first time tonight (first time chlorine user) and I am wondering how long til I can get back in.  Im sure testing the water will be the first thing I do tomorrow night after work!

[Silent Water]

Hey, Rich!  Those are great pictures!
I love seeing work-in-progress shots.  You did a beautiful job and I can't imagine a better location for a tub.  Paradise! 8-)  Nice work.

Also, must comment on your tree savvy.  Not many people have ever heard of a Tulip Tree so I have to say that I'm impressed!  They're beautiful specimens (actually one of the tallest-growing deciduous trees in North America) but also extremely brittle and known for dropping large branches during ice storms or high winds. You were right to get them away from your tub/house.  Are there many of them in your area?  They're pretty rare around here in SW Ontario.