Replacing Your Hot Tub Cover

by Mike Meisner

$293.99

5 Minutes

Easy

Owning a hot tub or spa requires regular maintenance, and every 4-5 years or so you'll need to replace the cover. In order to select the best quality cover, I pulled some information together on what goes into a quality replacement.

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Does your cover look something like this? Warped, waterlogged and ill-fitting, this is what most covers turn into after their life is over.

The foam core in hot tub covers is typically made from expanded polystyrene or EPS. EPS is a tough and rigid closed-cell foam. This is important as the closed-cell foam retards water absorption and helps the top to last as long as possible.

The liner is a key component of your cover because it’s exposed to the steamy water much more than the vinyl top. Some manufacturers use a solid liner, which collects much more condensation. With a mesh underliner, the same processes of condensation occur, but only a single drop of water must collect before it can drip back down to the water. Much less bacteria will grow, and your cover last longer from less water collecting on the surfaces.

You don’t think much about handles until they tear off and aren’t there as you struggle to lift your cover. Our covers come with four handles that are triple stitched for extra reinforcement, and fit flush into the side of your cover for a clean appearance.

The vinyl exterior of your cover is key for keeping your cover protected from the elements. We use a 26 oz. Marine Grade (best for UV) vinyl that is resilient, mold-resistant, and thick enough to prevent cracking and splitting. Each cover is treated with a chlorine protective spray before shipping to make sure it arrives with maximum protection power.