For the luxury!
In this world of plastics and synthetics, it’s refreshing to find something made of wood. Our traditional wooden hot tubs are classic in their design and simplicity.
We believe natural wood hot tubs are an absolute pleasure to use and a beautiful addition to any garden landscape, be they free-standing or built into timber decking.
Western Red Cedar has an incredibly high thermal coefficient, meaning that the water stays hotter for longer.
Cedar is a lightweight wood that stays straight without warping. This means it resists the natural tendency to crack.
Unique to cedar, the cellular structure discourages moisture rot, this means the tubs last up to 25 years.
Cedar contains oils that naturally resist bacterium and fungi growth, meaning it will have to be cleaned out less, and retains its impressive looks for years to come.
In this world of plastics and synthetics, it’s refreshing to find something made of wood. Our traditional wooden hot tubs are classic in their design and simplicity.
We believe natural wood hot tubs are an absolute pleasure to use and a beautiful addition to any garden landscape, be they free-standing or built into timber decking.
Western Red Cedar has an incredibly high thermal coefficient, meaning that the water stays hotter for longer.
Cedar is a lightweight wood that stays straight without warping. This means it resists the natural tendency to crack.
Unique to cedar, the cellular structure discourages moisture rot, this means the tubs last up to 25 years.
Cedar contains oils that naturally resist bacterium and fungi growth, meaning it will have to be cleaned out less, and retains its impressive looks for years to come.
The benefits of hydrotherapy have been known for thousands of years, ancient civilizations enjoyed bathing in hot water springs and hydrotherapy was born. Hydro massage, as we call it, is both physical and mental. There are three factors at work in a hot tub, heat, buoyancy and massage, combined they create a perfect environment that can be used to treat a number of ailments from arthritis to minor sports injuries.
Immersing your body in hot water raises the body temperature causing the blood vessels to dilate, resulting in increased circulation and endorphins, your own natural painkillers. It also helps reduce blood pressure and high blood sugar levels. Our tubs are deeper than conventional acrylic types, making you more buoyant, you lose over half your bodyweight, relieving pressure on joints and muscles, creating a relaxing sensation you can’t get in a normal bath.
The massaging action in the water is created from the bubble bench and jets positioned in tub, these send a mixture of warm water and air through the jet nozzles, gentle massaging away all those aches and pains caused by the daily stresses of today’s fast pace of life. Simply soaking in a hot, swirling, tub will, we guarantee, leave you mentally and emotionally relaxed. Twenty minutes in the morning can give you a fresh start and a long soak before bed can help improve sleep. A hot tub is something you’ll want to experience every day, relaxing in your own garden. We can’t think of a better way to unwind at the end of the day.
Immersing your body in hot water raises the body temperature causing the blood vessels to dilate, resulting in increased circulation and endorphins, your own natural painkillers. It also helps reduce blood pressure and high blood sugar levels. Our tubs are deeper than conventional acrylic types, making you more buoyant, you lose over half your bodyweight, relieving pressure on joints and muscles, creating a relaxing sensation you can’t get in a normal bath.
The massaging action in the water is created from the bubble bench and jets positioned in tub, these send a mixture of warm water and air through the jet nozzles, gentle massaging away all those aches and pains caused by the daily stresses of today’s fast pace of life. Simply soaking in a hot, swirling, tub will, we guarantee, leave you mentally and emotionally relaxed. Twenty minutes in the morning can give you a fresh start and a long soak before bed can help improve sleep. A hot tub is something you’ll want to experience every day, relaxing in your own garden. We can’t think of a better way to unwind at the end of the day.
Deciding between a natural wooden hot tub or a plastic spa depends mostly on personal preference and each individual situation. There are however many reasons for choosing a wooden tub over a plastic spa.
The vertical walls and greater depth of the wooden tub surrounds the bather with more water than would be found in a plastic spa, so there is a greater effect of buoyancy in the hot tub. In addition, there is typically much more leg room since you can stretch out under the bench seats and taller bathers are more comfortably accommodated.
Because of a wooden hot tub’s greater depth, a smaller diameter hot tub will seat the same number of people as a larger plastic spa and a smaller surface area means less heating expense.
And of course, there’s the rustic look of a traditional wooden hot tub. From an aesthetic point of view, nothing matches the appearance of a Western Red Cedar hot tub with its pure, simple, natural looks that would look great in any backyard.
The vertical walls and greater depth of the wooden tub surrounds the bather with more water than would be found in a plastic spa, so there is a greater effect of buoyancy in the hot tub. In addition, there is typically much more leg room since you can stretch out under the bench seats and taller bathers are more comfortably accommodated.
Because of a wooden hot tub’s greater depth, a smaller diameter hot tub will seat the same number of people as a larger plastic spa and a smaller surface area means less heating expense.
And of course, there’s the rustic look of a traditional wooden hot tub. From an aesthetic point of view, nothing matches the appearance of a Western Red Cedar hot tub with its pure, simple, natural looks that would look great in any backyard.
The staves (tub wall pieces) are individually machined to a high standard from our wood supplier with a profile that means they all lock perfectly together. The stainless steel compression bands around the outside the tub pulls all the staves tightly together.
Ideally, the tub should be placed on a firm foundation such as a concrete or wooden pad. Paving stones or gravel/scoria stones with a firm base underneath are also ideal. The tubs can be surrounded around decking which can help to hide the pipework. Visit our webpage for more info on site preparation: http://www.cedarwoodtubs.co.nz/tub-site-preparation.html
Bathtub style tub:
Oval shape:
Round shape:
- Ofuro 2 person
Oval shape:
- Small oval 2 person
- Large oval 2-4 person
Round shape:
- Small round 1.55m 4-6 person
- Large round 1.85m 6-8 person
We recommend our Mineral Spa natural water treatment
Possibly a small amount initially but this soon disappears
With our inside marine clear coated tubs (compared with less hygienic uncoated cedar tubs), the smooth surfaces created by the clear coat are easier to clean and are more hygienic
With our inside marine clear coated tubs (compared with less hygienic uncoated cedar tubs), the smooth surfaces created by the clear coat are easier to clean and are more hygienic
Very user friendly with detailed instructions
Visit out base preparation page for guidance
Outside finish
Outside of tub finished off with a penetrating, anti-fungal wood oil (Wood-X) providing additional UV protection with the natural looking Goldrush colour tint that we apply. A choice of other colour tints available ($250.00 extra)
Typically most people feel that 38 – 42 C is a comfortable temperature.
Drain fitting in tub base with external valve and garden hose connection for easy draining and refilling
Why buy our tubs
Cedar insulation surround (updated photos coming soon)
Inside marine clear-coat
Natural volcanic mineral water treatment
Beautiful natural cedar look
Our tubs also all come with...
- Only our cedar tubs come with a full wrap-around cedar surround with insulation resulting incheaper running costs
- It also hides the pump unit and enables our round and large oval tubs to come with6 therapeutic massage jets all the way around the tub and hides all the pipe-work
- Provides a useful shelf around the circumference of the tub
Inside marine clear-coat
- Only our cedar tubs come with an inside marine clear-coat product which is applied to the tub wall and base (seats are left in bare cedar) with a fusing bond between each layer that won't peel away with no maintenance required during the life of the tub
- The clear-coat enables better hygiene as the smooth finish attracts less bacteria/algae and is easier to clean
- It seals the cedar from the water so no wood rot and breaking down of the cedar occurs therefore extending the life of the tub
- Reduces considerably the amount of tea coloured tannin leaching into the water which makes the water a brown colour so clearer water and less staining
- Looks visually more stunning and brings out the brilliance of the natural cedar colours
Natural volcanic mineral water treatment
- Only our tubs come with a natural volcanic mineral water treatment so no chlorine
Beautiful natural cedar look
- Our tubs have no plastic or stainless steel inserts on the inside of the tub
- Only beautiful cedar wood finished off with the marine clear-coat product on the inside of our tubs
- Only beautiful cedar wood finished off with an anti-fungal, UV resistant, natural looking wood oilon the outside of the tub
Our tubs also all come with...
- Stainless steel compression bands and fittings around tub
- Comfortable soft headrest around circumference of tub (updated photos coming soon)
- LED multi-coloured underwater light (electric, gas heated and heat pump tubs)
- Wireless digital thermometer
Depends on so many different variables but for an electric tub, its generally $1-$3 dollars a day. Natural gas is 1/4 the cost compared to electricity and LPG is slightly cheaper then electricity. Of course wood-fired is very cheap if you have a good wood supply. Heat pump is the cheaper new alternative.
What is the build time?
Construction time is generally 4-6 weeks depending on current orders from when your 25% deposit payment has been made.
yes. ANew Zealand made hard, lockable, heat retention cover is included with all our tubs. Complies with New Zealand safety standards. Standard supplied colour is charcoal. Other colours available
Our hot tubs are 1230mm high so meet council regulations which means that no fences are required but we advise to check with your local council to be sure.
Question 20
Answer to question 20
Yes, we have shipped our tubs all over New Zealand, Australia and as far afield as Fiji and Thailand. Please contact us for shipping rates
