A pergola could be the perfect hot tub shelter for you. Explore the features which make it well-suited to house a hot tub and find out if it is the right structure for you.
Airflow
You get free airflow with an open pergola, so you won’t be overwhelmed by the steam from your hot tub. It also means your hot tub pergola might be less likely to be affected by water damage.
Having good airflow also benefits your health as it brings fresh air and helps disperse the moisture and chemicals like chlorine that are best not to inhale.
Customisable
With a Dunster House pergola, you can customise your garden structure by adding different quantities of different types of panels. Being able to customise your pergola means you can create the exact environment and experience you want from your hot tub shelter. These panel types include:
- Solid Panels
- Glazed Panels
- Slatted Panels
- Louvre Panels
Each type of panel will enable different features to shine. For example, solid panels are best for providing privacy (which was ranked a desirable feature for gardens), while louvre panels are great for controlling the airflow of your structure. You can also mix and match your panels to get the effects you want.
Pressure Treated
Dunster House pergolas are pressure-treated with a 10-year guarantee against rot and insect infestation. This longevity helps you enjoy your pergola for years to come and keep your garden looking its best. It also helps to create an ideal hot tub shelter, as you won’t have to worry as much about water damage from the steam; though we would still recommend applying a water-repellent treatment as pressure treatment against rot, it does not prevent water absorption.
Views
A pergola provides largely unobstructed views so you can enjoy the beauty of nature whilst comfortably situated in your hot tub. This goes a step further than the views you can get from a gazebo as it allows you to see more of the sky. It also frames your views with its beautiful wood framework and if positioned correctly can be used to block certain things from your eyeline.
Complements the garden
A pergola looks good in a garden (with or without a hot tub) as it provides a visual interest and structure. It can also help to create sections in your garden; when used in tandem with a hot tub, you elevate your hot tub from something you’ve just haphazardly chucked into your garden into an element that has been added to your garden and provides purpose within its own space.
Pergolas help to expand your garden around you by providing you with the ability to grow your garden vertically and hang plants from the beams at the top. With plants surrounding you can enjoy your very own garden oasis.
Gazebos
Cover and shelter are provided while still affording you some of the benefits you can expect with a pergola. This makes gazebos perfect for a hot tub below trees or in an area where debris is likely to get to the hot tub. Additionally, if you live in an area where the weather is a bit more tumultuous a gazebo could provide a greater level of comfort. With the range of gazebos offered from Dunster House you are likely to find one that can work for your hot tub shelter.
Which is better?
It depends on your needs. We have seen customers successfully make use of both pergolas and gazebos to make an amazing space for their hot tub, which accentuates their garden. If you are really struggling to decide between the two (both are fantastic, so we can see why), the TerraCube Pergolas, Erin Gazebos, or Brise Soleils may provide you with a helpful middle ground, as they have been designed with transparent features. This means you can enjoy the shelter of the gazebos and the better view granted by the pergolas.
Still not sure? Call our team on 01234 272445 or contact them through our contact us page and they’ll happily help you decide which garden building is best for you.
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