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  • Jun 15, 2009, 10:45 AM
    barbaracook
    Best foundation for outside spa
    Need a cost effective foundation for our new spa. Concrete (expensive) shell, pavers, extend trek deck... suggestions please thanks
  • Jun 16, 2009, 08:38 AM
    ballengerb1

    Are you installing on ground level or what?
  • Jun 16, 2009, 04:44 PM
    barbaracook
    Above ground. We have a beautiful trek deck and I was considering extending it. But then thought why? The spa would cover so much of it. Then considered concrete, but that is costly. Now wondering about the hadi pads?
  • Jun 16, 2009, 08:14 PM
    ballengerb1

    How high off the ground is the floor of your exiting deck?
  • Jun 17, 2009, 05:20 AM
    barbaracook
    It would be a step up from the existing deck. 8 inches or so from ground level.
  • Jun 17, 2009, 07:29 AM
    ballengerb1

    So if I am picturing this correctly you could set the spa on the ground and its top edghe would be about 2' above the current deck surface, right?
  • Jun 18, 2009, 06:52 PM
    barbaracook

    no... (sorry I am not being clear) it would be on top of deck.
  • Sep 15, 2009, 09:25 PM
    robotdog108

    We just installed a spa with Handi-Pads set on 4 inches of decomposed granite. So far (6 weeks later) it looks & works great. Be sure to use the decomposed granite, not pea gravel. The granite is irregular shaped, pea sized, and locks into place. You get perfect drainage and an easily leveled surface for the Handi-Pads, which will ensure your spa's warranty isn't voided if you get a new one.
  • May 10, 2010, 08:39 PM
    Ken_Pres

    I suggest taking a look at EZ Pads
    For your project.

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