Author Topic: sagging seats (Read 3268 times)

Slappy · « **on:** January 03, 2007, 12:24:53 pm »

ok, here's my deal...
I have a tub that was not built in one piece. the tub itself is molded fiberglass and the skirting is built around it (unattached). The skirting is not made to hold the weight of the tub. Each and every seat in the tub is to be supported individually. I built supports for the seats, filled the tub and have been using it for nearly 4 months now. Just recently I have noticed that the seats are begining to form to my supports ( 2 by 4 "T"s ) You can see (and feel) the seat braces through the seats. I am concerned that if left the way it is, the wood will eventually pop through the fiberglass and create holes. What can I do in place of my wooden seat supports? Any ideas would be appreciated.

- Slappy

Hot Tub Forum · « **on:** January 03, 2007, 12:24:53 pm »

Slappy · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2007, 12:31:48 pm »

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r39/slappy_mc/rawtub.jpg

Here is a pic of my United Spa without the skirting on.

Slappy · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2007, 12:35:57 pm »

Ok. got it this time. Here's my pic.

Zep · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2007, 12:39:52 pm »

buy a new spa!

Slappy · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2007, 12:47:02 pm »

That's very sound advise Zep, however, I didn't buy the first one. It was given to me.

Spatech_tuo · « **Reply #5 on:** January 03, 2007, 12:55:31 pm »

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That's very sound advise Zep, however, I didn't buy the first one. It was given to me.

Then keep on enjoying it until the day it dies.

Tatooed_Lady · « **Reply #6 on:** January 03, 2007, 01:08:03 pm »

just be careful that you don't get popped in the pooper with one of those posts!!

Any thought of just using some of the expanding foam insulation under there to assist with the support? I'd imagine it's best done a) by the pros, b) when the tub's empty and c) at the factory, but I guess d) when you're desperate is almost as good?
(my dad used to use that stuff to fill in rust holes in his old suburban....looked like the rolling wounded, but it was quiet inside!!

Steve · « **Reply #7 on:** January 03, 2007, 02:47:53 pm »

What if you ran another 2X4 horizontal at the top of the supports to help distribute that weight over a larger surface area as well as increase the number of supports? It may still indent over time but it's better than a smaller surface area that will certainly puncture it sooner.

If it does break through, at least you're not out anything!

Steve

Slappy · « **Reply #8 on:** January 03, 2007, 05:03:35 pm »

I'm thinking something along the lines of that insulation foam that you buy at home depot in 4 by 8 sheets. They come in different thicknesses. If I stack some of this foam under the seats instead of wood, it will compress slightly with the weight. I think this stuff is close-celled foam so it shouldn't hold water. Maybe it's worth a shot? What do you think?

SAVE MY TUB !!!!!

- Slappy

East_TX_Spa · « **Reply #9 on:** January 03, 2007, 05:18:42 pm »

Seriously.

Term

Zep · « **Reply #10 on:** January 03, 2007, 05:25:59 pm »

term......to bad ole Slappy isnt in
Kilgore you could sell him a new spa!

i think he oughtta just place uh few of deese
down in his tub and he wont have to worry
'bout nuttin

deys works real good in mine!

Slappy · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2007, 12:43:26 pm »

I think I like the dynamite idea best. But won't the neighbors be upset when my cover kills their dog and the clorine bleaches their car?

drewstar · « **Reply #12 on:** January 04, 2007, 12:46:10 pm »

Term,

Did you graduate from the Wile E. Coyote school of spa repair?

Spatech_tuo · « **Reply #13 on:** January 04, 2007, 01:04:04 pm »

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Term,

Did you graduate from the Wile E. Coyote school of spa repair? �

Acme Tech.

drewstar · « **Reply #14 on:** January 04, 2007, 01:16:55 pm »

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Acme Tech.

Ah. Good ol Acme Tech. Home of the Fightin' Coyotes! Goooooo Coyotes!!!!

Boolah boolah...boolah boolah.

/We're certainly a boat load of help today, arent we?

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