and you've got a hot tub. It isn't complicated. You can set it above ground on a foundation, bury it with the rim at ground level, or partially bury it to make it half-sunken. You could conceivably ...
An aging deck may not be the best candidate for a hot tub. Exposure to the elements and ultraviolet rays can weaken deck boards over time. Also, older decks may not be built to today's code ...