Framing is rarely talked about
when shopping for a spa. This is a major disservice to
customers because a poor frame design, under the weight
of the shell and water, can bend and become un-square
causing damage to your spa shell. Without using the right
materials for the framing, over time, it can rot and be
invaded by insects. Framing can send your spa to an early
grave, so we feel it important not to overlook such a
vital part of your spa.
Many spa companies use 2x2 or 2x3 for upright supports,
non-treated wood bases, and use thin pump mounting plates
made out of plywood. The framing is nailed or stapled
together and then the spa shell is connected to the
frame by using foam as the sole adhesive holding the
spa shell to the framing.
LifeSpas uses 2x4 uprights with gussets to straighten
supports, square cabinet, and strengthen framing. We
use pressure treated wood for the bottom frame and our
pumps are mounted on a heavy duty mounting frame made
out of pressure treated 2x4's. The shells are bolted
to the framing in addition to using the foam as an adhesive.
Our Spa Framing:
Shell is bolted to frame
Pressure treated wood base
Pump mounting frame made with
treated 2x4's
Gussets to square, support,
and strengthen framing
Optional steel framing
2x4 Upright Supports
Reinforced Rounded Corners
Their Spa Framing:
Shell is foamed to frame
Non treated wood base
Pump mounting plate made with
plywood
No gussets leading to weaker
and un-square frames
No options for framing
2x2 Upright Supports
Non-reinforced Rounded Corners
Steel Frame (Optional)
Our steel frame is made of heavy grade galvanized steel
with double upright reinforced sides creating uncompromised
structural integrity, without adding excess weight to
the spa. This frame is impervious to damage from insects,
termites, and will not promote the growth of mold, mildew,
or rot.
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Prices and specification
are subject to change without notice. Options are warranted
by manufacturer of option and may have additional warranty
from EverStream Manufacturing 4505 Panorama Point Rd.,
Anderson, CA 96007
