Adding A Whirlpool To The Standard American Home
Whirlpools in the standard American home offer massage therapy options to satisfy any need, whether it’s renewing aching muscles or soothing away the tensions of a hectic day. For the first time, the affordability of standard whirlpool bathtubs, make the possibility of a whirlpool in the standard American home even more possible. Putting a whirlpool in the standard American home does need careful consideration. The following is a list of questions to consider when deciding on placing a standard whirlpool bathtub in your home.
How large is the standard whirlpool you are considering?
You will need to know the weight of the unit empty, the weight of the unit full of water, and the weight of the unit at capacity (full of water and people). The total weight of the American Standard Savona unit at capacity will determine where you can place the whirlpool in your standard American home, if at all. The floor joists under the unit must be in good repair and able to handle the weight load placed on it. Now maybe the time to crawl under the house and take a look at the condition of these things.
Freestanding?
Is it a free standing self contained unit or will it need to be framed?
There are units that come in one piece that can fit right into your existing tub space. Another type of standard whirlpool requires a framework be built around it.
Placement?
Where are you planning to place the standard whirlpool? You will need to measure the space you are considering for your whirlpool. Some standard American homes will need modification to accommodate a standard whirlpool.
Replace or Add?
Will you be replacing an existing bathtub or will the whirlpool be an addition? If you are replacing an existing bathtub; the water and pipe fittings for the old bathtub may be usable. If the American Standard Amarilis is an addition; determining how to run plumbing to the whirlpool is a must. It can become very costly to reroute plumbing in the standard American home. Working with the plumbing you already have can save time and money.
Budget
What is your total budget for this project? Items that you might include in this are:
• Cost to purchase standard whirlpool.
• Any repairs or adjustments needed to place whirlpool in your home. Include electrical, plumbing, masonry, and carpentry here. Get estimates from contractors when needed.
• Labor. Decide if you can or want to perform any of the work to save money. If you are knowledgeable, this is a good place to trim your budget.
• Any costs associated with framing the unit in.
• Fixture and Hardware costs. Many people get into trouble by forgetting that the faucet, water handles, nuts and bolts, water line fittings, etc. are often not included in the purchase of the standard whirlpool unit.
Many times these cost extra and sometimes they can be quite expensive. Allow yourself a separate allotted amount to spend for fixtures and hardware. Do your homework when choosing a whirlpool. Standard American whirlpools are anything from standard anymore!
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