On Sat, 24 Jul 2004 23:56:45 +0100, Grunff wrote:

Now that we're nearing the end of work on the inside of the house, it's
time to start considering the outside. The biggest change there will be
a deck across the back of the house. I'd really like to have a hot tub
sunk into the deck.

Fair do's if that's where you want it, but I wonder just how much use
it'll get once the novelty's worn off. You need to keep it covered to
stop the debris getting in, and to keep the heat in. That short bit from
indoors to the tub might seem like a mile hike when it's cold and wet! I
know the Americans always show them outside, even with snow on the
ground, but I do wonder how much use they get.

We have an above ground spa in our conservatory, that gets all-year use,
even with a scattering of snow on the roof, and TBH, even the undercover
walk can seem a bit chilly at times. Just a thought......