When you think of hot tubs, you probably think of the luxurious lifestyle they promise.

For many of us, the thought of entertaining friends in an outdoor tub, relaxing after a hard day’s work, or simply spending time with family is enticing. Hot tubs are still the ultimate in luxury lifestyle options, but when you decide to take the plunge (all puns intended) and invest in a hot tub, you have some decisions to make.

Specifically, you need to decide if you want a rigid-sided hot tub or an inflatable model. Both come with their own distinctive advantages, but why choose a rigid model?

These are the main reasons:

Permanence

A hot tub is the cherry on top of your home, and if you plan on staying for a while (or just adding to your property value), you’ll love the fact that your hot tub, once installed, is locked into place. Don’t worry about puncturing your tub and have nothing to do but sit back, relax, and enjoy the soothing warmth.

That permanence also has the handy side effect of creating a more premium appearance to your property!

improved durability

While it would be unfair to say that inflatable hot tubs are not durable, it is also undeniable that they can be punctured, completely destroying their ability to function.

With a hard-sided tub, you don’t need to worry about sharp objects, animals, or anything else getting in the way of your enjoyment. It also means that with the right care, your bathtub can perform effectively decade after decade.

Additional characteristics

Inflatable hot tubs are great, but they often lack the advanced features of rigid hot tubs like lighting systems, massage jets, speaker systems, individual seats, foot massagers, and more.

It goes without saying that these are features you can expect to find on certain hardtail models. In fact, because there is a fixed space for the electronics, you will find that the rigid models have much more going on technologically than the inflatable models, something that contributes to their higher price.

Easy installation

Although you lose the ability to move the tub, rigid-sided tubs are exceptionally easy to install. An installer will set your tub into place and, as long as there is a large enough power source nearby, they will quickly and easily install your tub into position.

No need to worry about plumbing and no need to worry about durability during the winter months! It’s a big reason why many people choose to go with a rigid model.