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Welcome to the SweatDecks wellness journal. Our team of credentialed experts -- including sports medicine physicians, exercise scientists, and master builders -- covers everything from cold plunge protocols and sauna health benefits to installation guides and product comparisons. Whether you're researching your first home sauna or optimizing a contrast therapy routine, you'll find science-backed answers here.

Freestanding cold plunge tub on a second floor wood deck with visible framing below
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Cold plunge tub on a second floor deck: structural requirements explained

A filled cold plunge tub weighs 50 to 100 lbs/sq ft. Here's exactly what your second floor deck needs to support one safely, with real load numbers.

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