How to Build A Hot Tub Base for $200 | DIY Guide | Ep 3

I built this hot tub base for only $200. Lumber was most of that cost. I used 4 x 6s, 6 inch lag bolts, and 2 tons of Breeze (crushed granite) that I wet and tampered. Breeze is a crushed material made from granite. It can be used for a variety of purposes, including as a base for pavers, patios, and flagstone materials, or for filling gaps in walkways and making pathways. Breeze is inexpensive, easy to grade, and compacts well.
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[@briananderson7030]

LOL predrill the holes for the lag bolts and get an impact

[@The-DIY-Guide]

Had to get the job done right then and there and only had limited tools! Sometimes you do what you gotta go haha

[@user-eg8hb8xt3j]

@@The-DIY-GuideI just did the same thing lol. Got smart half way through and started pre drilling

[@ipsofacto8629]

Not a good choice for the base of a hot tub. Recommend crushed gravel instead; it will settle less.

[@The-DIY-Guide]

We packed it. It’s as hard as concrete

[@BrysonRast]

Sand doesn't drain very well and can shift with weight. Gravel overcomes these issues.

[@The-DIY-Guide]

@@BrysonRast I didnt use sand though.

[@Imavet15]

​@@The-DIY-Guidebut you didn't say in the video what you used. Not very helpful of a DYI Guide if we don't know what you used.

[@The-DIY-Guide]

@@Imavet15 it is called “Breeze”. It is crushed granite. Got it from the local material yard

[@katiejo1095]

Dont you have a level?

[@ThatDangDingo]

Just some "constructive" feedback, pun intended... the moment I saw you just bend over the spike and leave it was the moment you lost all credibility. Good luck with your future videos!

[@The-DIY-Guide]

I pulled it out at the end. Was racing a thunderstorm and had all my gravel in the parking lot. Had to hurry to prevent it from all washing away in the rain. Made it by a few mins.

[@jasonkeller8307]

How is the hot tub settling?

[@LoganPayne-l1z]

Lag bolts are too short

[@The-DIY-Guide]

They are fine and the project is holding together very nicely. Thank you for watching

[@michaelalvarez6703]

3/4 stone would have been the better choice, fine sand on top doesnt allow for proper drainage.