While Shopping Hot Tubs For Sale, Check Out the Types of Hot Tub Covers Available

While shopping hot tubs for sale, it would be wise to check out the types of hot tub covers available. But you may not know anything about hot tub covers and don’t know where to start. This is why we have created this handy guide to hot tub covers.

Modern spa covers are tapered so that rain and snow will run off, much like the roof of your home. Hot tub covers will range in thickness starting at four inches in the middle and taper off to two inches around the edges. One of the differences you will see in foam thickness is in the amount of weight it can handle. The thicker the cover, the more weight it will support. So if you live in an area that gets a lot of snow, then you will definitely want a thicker spa cover. If you have a spa that is at deck level, you should seriously consider a spa cover that will support the weight of a human. Of course, the thicker the spa cover, the more it will weigh. You will want to consider this as there is no reason to get a spa cover thicker than necessary. The thinnest hot tub cover is sufficient for an indoor hot tub.

Foam density plays a critical role in both load capacity and insulation value. Levels of foam density are measured by pound per square inch. So the lower poundage in the foam, the more open the foam is and less dense. The higher the density of the foam, the more efficient it will be and it will take longer to become waterlogged.

If you buy a high-end hot tub cover, the vinyl cover will likely be treated with mildew inhibitors to keep mildew from growing. There are also covers made from Marine grade vinyl that will not fade very fast and comes in a multitude of colors.

Poly wrap is added as an additional barrier and can be found wrapped around the foam core. Most covers will have poly wraps that are 2 mils. thick. Anything under 2 mils. thick could cause problems down the road.

The types of locks on a spa cover are important if you have children in the hot tub area. If you have a choice of two locks or four locks, four locks will provide more safety.

When in the market for a hot tub cover, never be afraid to ask a lot of questions. Here is a list of questions you should be asking:

• What is the expected life of the cover?
• Does the cover come with a warranty?
• Does this cover come with a child-resistant lock?
• Is this cover treated for UV rays and mildew?
• How many colors does this cover come in?

Buying a hot tub is a big investment, buying the right hot tub cover protects your investment. Before you purchase a hot tub cover, do your homework so you get the one right for you and your situation.