Can I paint the outside of my hot tub?
Exterior paint can give your hot tub a new lease on life, and you get to pick from dozens of colors. Customize your hot tub to match your patio furniture, or the trim on your house – the options are endless! It took 2/3 of a quart of paint and 2 coats to completely cover my 89” square spa.
Is the T1-11 siding still in use?
At the height of T1-11’s popularity in the 1960s, ’70s and 80’s it was installed on a lot of houses, and it is still in use on many of them. Today engineered wood, vinyl, and composite siding are more popular, though T1-11 exterior siding is still available.
How do you replace the base of a hot tub?
Check for any plumbing or wiring holes in the base of the hot tub while replacing each slat. Trace the cuts from the old skirting to the new slats when encounter any holes. Use a drill or jigsaw to cut the holes out before attaching them to the hot tub base. Continue the process around the entire base of the hot tub until each piece is replaced.
Which is the best nail treatment for T1-11 panels?
Hot-dipped galvanization and electro-galvanization are the most common treatments for T1-11 nails. Hot-dipped fasteners generally have a thicker protective coat and last longer than electro-galvanized fasteners.
What do you need to know about T1-11 fasteners?
Along with resistance to corrosion, T1-11 fasteners must provide sufficient gripping and holding strength to brace the panel against the natural movements of a structure’s frame and occasional extreme weather conditions. Ultimately, the right fastener for your T1-11 product depends on local building codes and manufacturer recommendations.
Where can I get exterior panels for my hot tub?
Have questions about finding the right exterior panels for your Hot Tub or Spa? Call 914-237-5606 to speak with a customer service specialist.
Where can I buy replacement cabinets for my hot tub?
Choose from a wide selection of Cal Spas genuine exterior cabinets, cabinet panels, trim, hot tub replacement parts, spa part, hot tub part at QuickSpaParts.com. We are the planets leader in replacement Spa Parts – Premium Quality, Lowest Prices, and Superior Support
What kind of Trim do you put on a hot tub?
Because we used rough cedar pickets we had to sand the sides. In this photo the right side is sanded and the left is not. To finish the look we added 1×2 trim to the top and bottom. We left the boards their natural color and coated them with a couple coats of spar urethane.
At the height of T1-11’s popularity in the 1960s, ’70s and 80’s it was installed on a lot of houses, and it is still in use on many of them. Today engineered wood, vinyl, and composite siding are more popular, though T1-11 exterior siding is still available.
