WOOD FIRED HOT TUBS

Clean, safe, long-lasting tub water comes from preventing problems before they start, not from correcting them after. Balanced water chemistry reduces the amount of sanitizer needed. A simple preventative routine, guided by regular test strip readings, keeps water comfortable for bathers and easier on the materials. The result is water you change quarterly rather than weekly, using far less chemical input at every stage.

This guide covers the parameters, the treatment sequence, the products, how to care for the materials, and how to use and conserve water responsibly.

A marine-grade aluminum interior solves every structural problem that has always limited traditional cedar hot tubs: leaking, bacterial growth, poor heat retention, and difficulty getting to remote locations. It does this while keeping everything worth keeping about the wood fired soaking experience, including the Canadian Western Red Cedar exterior, the firebox, and the simplicity of use.

This guide covers where AlumiTubs came from, why marine-grade aluminum was the right material choice, and how that decision shapes the tub's performance in practice.

For most owners, maintaining an AlumiTub is significantly less demanding than maintaining a conventional spa. The smooth, non-porous aluminium interior does not harbour bacteria the way a porous surface or a complex plumbing system does, which means the baseline maintenance requirement is lower to begin with. How much effort water care actually takes depends on how you use the tub and what your property provides.

This guide gives you an honest picture of what maintenance involves across different use patterns, so you can decide whether an AlumiTub fits your life before you buy.

A wood fired hot tub offers a very different kind of soaking experience, but the questions before buying are usually simple and practical. This guide walks through the five things most people want to understand first, from temperature and heat retention to sizing and delivery.

What is a cedar hot tub? Cedar hot tubs can be any type of outdoor hot tub built from cedar. With endless flexibility, cedar hot tubs can be powered by wood, electricity, propane or natural gas,...

AlumiTubs builds wood fired hot tubs from just three sustainable materials: infinitely recyclable marine-grade aluminum, locally harvested western red cedar, and durable stainless steel. Each tub is engineered to protect the planet while delivering decades of use.

Contrast therapy, alternating between hot and cold water immersion, amplifies the benefits of either practice alone. The hot phase relaxes muscle tissue, dilates blood vessels, and activates the parasympathetic nervous system. The cold phase reverses that, driving circulation, reducing inflammation, and sharpening alertness. Used together in deliberate cycles, the two create a physiological effect that neither can produce independently.

This guide covers the practice itself, the evidence behind it, how to structure a session, and the practical options for setting up contrast therapy at home or at the cabin.

Whether you own an AlumiTubs hot tub already and are in need of a maintenance refresher, or are looking to take the plunge and have questions about the work involved, here are our tips for keeping your cedar hot tub clean and well-maintained for years to come. 

Learn how to create a Japanese onsen experience to elevate your soak in an AlumiTubs wood fired hot tub.