How to Build Decking for a Hot Tub

In today's video I will be showing you how I recently built decking for our hot tub over a 7 day period, and I'll be passing on all the lessons I've learnt through the build.

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Today's Toolkit UK
Galvanised wheelbarrow with puncture proof wheel. It's best to buy one of these from your local DIY store, or builders centre, rather than on-line. Try and get one with a puncture proof wheel, or if not available, retro-fit one as it will save you so much hassle in the long run.
Pick & mattock with 7lb pick axe handle Pick mattock 5 lb https://geni.us/FbT6vpm (Amazon) (this one has a fibreglass handle and slightly lighter head than mine)
Post digger https://geni.us/fMTmXR (Amazon) (I haven't used this but it seems to have pretty good reviews)
Spade https://geni.us/Ae8JQ (Amazon)
Gorilla wrecking bar https://geni.us/cxBuBV (Amazon)
Line marker spray https://geni.us/90Va3Z (Amazon)
String https://geni.us/RKntg (Amazon)
Trowel https://geni.us/mPOEot (Amazon)
Remix Post Mix Concrete https://bit.ly/3jiPQI3
Sand and gravel 25kg bag https://bit.ly/2FQfRQr
Cement https://bit.ly/2FSH6Kh
Glazing packers https://geni.us/yJ8My8 (Amazon)
Decking screws https://geni.us/ph5YVRk (Amazon)
Wood screws 6x120mm https://geni.us/GkhVvg (Amazon)
Wood screws 5x100mm https://geni.us/ZNw7pDb (Amazon)
Weed matting https://geni.us/8pSXA (Amazon)
Irwin Quick Grip Clamp 36" https://bit.ly/2EaC6QJ
Yorkshire/ gravel board
Sawn, tanalised 6x2" timber - but you should probably use C16/ C24 graded 6x2" joists
Sawn, tanalised 4x4" timber, 9 ft lengths for pergola posts
Single bevel sliding mitre saw or universal saw https://geni.us/x8zF2A (Amazon)
Stanley V Groove Saw Horses https://bit.ly/3gjSRWj
Erbauer impact driver http://bit.ly/2qEoKoT
Bricks
Soil tamper https://geni.us/4gjo7 (Amazon)
Bituminous Paint https://bit.ly/2Qh1Ixt
4 pack stainless steel rodent mesh https://geni.us/dZQ2yp (Amazon)
Work gloves https://geni.us/qYm8H (Amazon) (not the exact ones I used but I can't find those on-line and these have pretty good reviews)

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HOT TUB DECKING TIPS
Use C16/C24 graded 6x2 tanalised timber
305mm joist centres
Footings 800mm to 1000mm apart
Measure diagonals to check deck's square
Take all Weatherproofing steps

WEATHERPROOFING STEPS
make deck slightly sloping
ensure joists are raised off ground
bitumen sub-structure & decking underside
allow a minimum 5mm gap between deck boards

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