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sandt

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crushed stone or decking which is a better base?
« on: May 26, 2009, 07:56:02 pm »
Hi all, what is a better base to use, I have 2 options:
1.  6" base of crushed stone
2.  pressure treated decking?

« Last Edit: May 26, 2009, 07:56:35 pm by sandt »

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crushed stone or decking which is a better base?
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hottubdan

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Re: crushed stone or decking which is a better bas
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2009, 08:34:42 pm »
Depends on spa and how it is made.

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Re: crushed stone or decking which is a better bas
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2009, 03:03:57 pm »
Decking is a better base

sandt

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Re: crushed stone or decking which is a better bas
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2009, 08:43:33 pm »
I'm getting a Sundance, Hartford model 680.

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Re: crushed stone or decking which is a better bas
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2009, 11:25:31 am »
Don't know about crushed stone, but we bought our tub in March, and it rests on pea stone.  We have a base under the whole patio area of limestone fines, which compacts almost like concrete, and over that we have 2"-3" of pea stone under the tub.  I was originally concerned about the warranty if I put it on pea stone instead of concrete, but the dealer (Jacuzzi) said it was fine, and that he liked this better than concrete because it self levels itself under the tub, and provides great drainage.  For what it's worth...
« Last Edit: June 01, 2009, 11:27:19 am by just_ducky »

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