WOOD FIRED HOT TUBS

From crackling fire and cedar scent to off grid simplicity, learn the practical and eco friendly reasons to choose a wood fired hot tub, plus when hybrid or electric heat makes sense.

The AlumiTub can be filled with fresh water, lake water, or directly from the ocean, and its marine-grade aluminium structure handles all three without corrosion or compromise. This is a genuinely different proposition from a conventional spa or chlorine hot tub, which depends on complex water chemistry systems and provides far more surface area for bacteria to accumulate. The simpler the tub, the simpler the water care.

This guide covers the practical difference between saltwater and freshwater use, why the AlumiTub is uniquely suited to both, and how it compares to the chlorine-dependent systems most conventional spas rely on.

Most conventional hot tubs have a significant environmental footprint: continuous electrical standby consumption, heavy chemical use that enters waterways when drained, non-recyclable materials, and short lifespans that accelerate the replacement cycle. A sustainably designed tub addresses each of these at the design level, not just through better habits. This guide covers what genuinely sustainable hot tub design looks like, and how to use any tub with a lighter footprint.

Sustainability is not a single feature. It is a series of considered decisions about energy, materials, water, and longevity, compounded across the life of the product.

Heating a wood fired hot tub follows the same principles as building any good fire: dry wood, good airflow, and a little patience. The Small AlumiTub reaches soaking temperature in around ninety minutes. The Standard and Large take roughly an hour longer. Use seasoned hardwood, keep the lid on while the tub heats, and add wood every twenty minutes until you are close to temperature.

This guide covers everything from lighting technique to wood choice, heat-up times, and what to do while the fire does its work.

The AlumiTub Performs Better. Unrivalled Quality. Obsessive Engineering. Built to Endure. Uniquely designed and meticulously crafted, its not your average wood fired hot tub. Merging form and function, it was designed in 2001 with the beauty and timelessness of wooden hot tubs, made only more enduring and functional thanks to its marine grade aluminum foundation.

Yes. Research consistently supports hot water immersion as an effective way to improve sleep onset and sleep quality. Soaking in warm water raises body temperature, and the subsequent drop when you exit mirrors the body's natural pre-sleep cooling process, signalling the brain to wind down. Fifteen to thirty minutes in the evening is enough to produce a measurable effect.

This guide explains the science, why a wood fired hot tub does it differently, and how to build an evening soak into a routine that genuinely improves your rest.

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.