We get a lot of inquiries from hot tub owners during their search for a new hot tub cover as the snow, rain or hail has already damaged the ones that they have now.  The conventional foam covers can be totally destroyed by a heavy rain or hail within a year of having a spa.  Typical hot tub covers are not designed to support weight or to absorb impact very well.  Thus it can begin to sag and break once the elements constantly pound the outside of the cover.

The foam inside the conventional rigid foam hot tub cover is not meant to withstand the pressure of falling debris like branches, hail or heavy rain.  People from areas that always experience inclement weather have the best idea how their spa covers take all the beating.  The endless buying and replacing has made these people start to consider looking for another product that can cover their hot tubs, insulate well and stand up to the elements.

Let me give you the pros and cons of Replacement Hot Tub Covers that you may consider for your hot tub:

1. Aluminum Cover. This type of foam cover is stronger than the other foam cover. But they could be very cumbersome and needs a space for storage. It might take awhile before this type of foam cover becomes saturated but it can be heavier when it does.

1. Roll Cover – You can also purchase a roll cover for your hot tub.  Roll cover acts like an extension of the deck and rolls over the hot tub.  It is stronger than foam cover, can keep debris out and can withstand the elements.  The drawback with this kind of hot tub cover is that it is not designed to help insulate the spa.  Due to its strength, this hot tub cover is quite expensive and does not offer anything about energy savings.

1. Reinforced Rigid Foam Cover – This is like a rigid foam cover, only that it has an added board on the bottom of the foam to add strength to the overall cover.  It solves the problem of pressure causing stress on the foam and breaking it.  This type of cover, however, is still
susceptible to become airborne.  Rain and hail can still accumulate on the upper part of the foam and saturate it.

1. Air Filled Cover – The air bag principle is applied on SpaCap Replacement Hot Tub Covers. No matter how fierce the storm or hail is, this type of cover will only transfer the force to the water.  Different spa cap reviews will tell you that this type of hot tub cover withstands
pressures.