Again, if you can budget for it, the denser option is typically the better option. There are a few choices of outer materials on hot tub covers. We want you to get the most bang for your buck. The answer is yes, they can be heavy. If you struggle to lift moderate to heavy weight, a cover lift could be a great investment.
These automatic lifts will open and close your hot tub with the touch of a button. All you have to do is relax. Like most investments, some maintenance is required. A bottle of hot tub cover cleaner and protectant will serve you well. Simply spray it on and wipe it down. This will help remove dirt, dust, mildew, and even protect the cover from UV damage. A regular, foam cover is really all you need to protect your spa. This company makes automated hot tub covers that lift up to create a gazebo when in use.
These covers encase the entire hot tub, rather than just acting as a lid like soft and hard shell covers do. Seasonal covers are built to withstand freezing temperatures, snow and ice and help to prolong the life of your hot tub. Solar covers: Solar hot tubs are ideal for those concerned with energy efficiency and savings. If the sun is out, a solar cover will keep your tub hot, even with the power off. As a member of the ConsumerAffairs research team, Jessica Render is dedicated to providing well-researched, valuable content designed to help consumers make informed purchase decisions they can feel confident making.
She holds a degree in journalism from Oral Roberts University. Sign up to receive our free weekly newsletter. We value your privacy. Unsubscribe easily. Find the best hot tub covers How to find the best hot tub cover for your budget. Compare hot tub brands. Without a seal at the outer edge of each side of the cover hinge, heat will escape. With a well built cover and an effective heat seal at the hinge, you can expect an R value of 12 to Fit and Finish You want a cover that is built to last and will provide extra strength and long-term durability.
Stress points include the hinge, handles, zipper, zipper pocket, skirt and tie-down straps and each can fail if not properly reinforced. As with any custom-crafted product, the sewing thread and finish is important, not only to how the cover looks but to its strength and durability.
Better covers are sewn with polyester thread that is treated with UV and mildew inhibitors, assuring years of withstanding harsh weather, chemicals and intense sunlight. The strength and integrity of your spa cover is very much dependent on the materials used, and the craftsmanship. The best fitting spa cover is designed to the specifications engineered and provided by your spa manufacturer.
That assures you that the spa cover is cut to exact specifications, and combined with the hinge heat seal, is providing the absolute best heat seal for energy efficiency. Safety and Layers of Protection While no single device can keep children safe, there are several layers of protection you can employ when you own a spa. In accordance with this standard, a spa cover must have a minimum of four reinforced tie-down straps and locking hardware with keys to help keep unsupervised children out.
Snug fitting tie-down straps are important for a good fitting cover, assuring a tight seal, and a secure, safe spa when not in use. Some manufacturers make adjustable tie-down straps which allow modification to the length to accommodate shrinkage over the life of the cover. Cover Lifter Support A cover that includes steel plates on each side of the cover for attaching the lifter to the cover extends the life of both the cover and the lifter.
Otherwise, the screws used to attach the two items together will only be secured by foam, placing wear on them with repeated use. After Sale Protection and Support A better cover will give you years of life, and sometimes more, depending on the environment in which it is placed and how it is cared for. Warranties run from 2 years or more, prorated and non-prorated. A better warranty will be non-prorated and assure you the cover will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, both on the vinyl encasement, and the foam core, for the period stated.
The three keys to your making a successful cover purchase are: is the cover built well will it last if there are problems, who will be there to help you.
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