A hard level surface is recommended. Placing the unit on a surface that is not hard and level can cause the unit to perform poorly or shut off due to activation of the safety tilt switch.

Because HotTubs2Buy’s hot tubs have no metal or wood in them they lend themselves very favorably compared to the competition for sinking in. There are some things that need to be considered. Firstly drainage is vital as you don’t want the hole in which the hot tub is situated filling up with water as there is electronics in the base of the hot tub that could get damaged. See similar questions...

Yes. The fence post can be core mounted into concrete or surface mounted with one of our pedestal bases. When using a pedestal base, it is recommended not to use a fence over 54 inches tall. See similar questions...

Sometimes. We can normally design our Conservatory products to the dimensions of your deck or patio. Our Conservatories are usually built up with a pony wall so the foundation of your deck or patio will have to be strong and adequate. If your deck floor has spaces between the floor boards (example: a typical Canadian outdoor deck made with 2 x 6 floor boards and 2 x 10 joists) you'll need to put a solid layer over top like plywood and carpet, tile, hardwood... See similar questions...

A building permit is required to construct a deck; however, a permit is not required for a patio or a walkway. See similar questions...

In most cases, yes. Because the calculated load on the deck structure and foundation almost doubles, some additional reinforcement is usually required (framing and/or piers). See similar questions...

There are several decks within the program that can be selected. The decks are located under the “Object Tool” (the one that looks like a chair) under “Exterior.” If you don’t find the deck that you want here it is possible to design and create one from scratch using the 3D Furniture Workshop. See similar questions...

It is not recommended you place grills on wooden decks. If you do you must take measures to keep any burning ash or grease from falling onto the deck. The only people who can cook on their deck or patios are those living in single family houses or duplexes. Even then, it is a good idea to be sure the device is away from the house or overhanging structure. Keep children and pets away from the grill. Stay with the device while it is hot or a flame is present. See similar questions...

awning is more durable, for starters. And it can shade a much larger area. It can be designed and constructed to meet your home's unique configuration. An umbrella is highly susceptible to wind damage and must always be handled manually. See similar questions...

A building permit is required for any deck which is more than 60 cm (24 inches) above grade, and is directly attached to a house. See similar questions...

We recommend the Tiki 30 deckpod as the best solution for you. It would not be difficult to adapt this to your Pahi 31. Contact our office at info@wharram.com for plan sheet prices. See similar questions...

In short, you need to get the approval of the Architectural Committee. In order to apply you should complete the application form, submit your plans and be sure to follow the community's architectural guidelines. In addition, you probably need a building permit from the City of Annapolis. Click here for information on the Mariners Point Architectural Guidelines. Contact Severn Community Management, LLC for more information. See similar questions...

Most definitely. We sometimes have to add additional footings to the structure in order to add a conservatory and meet building code requirements. We have also built many on second storey decks, and then enclosed below after. See similar questions...

Upon request and prior to the installation of pavers over dirt, they can be treated with a soil sterilizer. For the most part, if the pavers are installed properly and a compactor was used on the pavers to lock them into place, you have cut off much of the growing environment. There will still be times when seeds can blow in and start growing in the sand between the cracks. When this happens, you can usually pull them out very easily or spray them with a weed killer and remove them. See similar questions...

While a floating bridge might seem pretty exotic, it's really the only cost-effective solution that works for spanning Hood Canal. The bridge is located at one of the narrowest points of the canal, but the channel is still about 1.5 miles wide and up to 340 feet deep, with several hundred of feet of mud below that before hitting bedrock. See similar questions...

Most decks can be installed in one to two hours, depending on the size and complexity. Decks with curved edges or fitting around pipes etc may take longer due to the extra tile cutting required. See similar questions...

It is best to have one of our contractors measure the space you are thinking about having paver installed on. Measuring is especially difficult on the more complex surfaces and minor mis-measurement can cause huge headaches later. A:CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE A FREE ESTIMATE One of our professional sales representatives will then come to your site, measure the area, issue you an estimate and show you samples of the products. See similar questions...

Yes! In situations where there is limited height above a patio or deck a retractable awning can be mounted on the roof. With the use of specially designed roof mount brackets this type of installation is structurally secure and trouble-free. Our roof mounting system allows for water, wind and snow to pass under the awning safely. Over one-third of our retractable awning installations are roof mounted. See similar questions...