Can Hot Tub Covers Melt? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you own a hot tub, you might wonder can a spa cover actually melt? The answer is yes, under certain circumstances, but understanding why and how this happens can help you protect your investment.
What Our Spa Covers Are Made Of
Our spa cover foam cores are crafted from expanded polystyrene (EPS), a tough and rigid closed-cell foam that provides both durability and water resistance, slowing water absorption to keep your cover in top condition for years. The foam density not only impacts insulation, helping the cover retain heat, but also determines its strength, allowing it to hold more weight like water or snow without cracking.
While EPS is durable, it is not invincible. Heat accumulation is the main cause of melting: when items are left on the cover, sunlight heats them, and the trapped warmth can soften or even melt the foam. Certain objects are known to cause damage, including inflatable pool toys or rafts, wet towels left to dry, clothing placed on the cover, and sunlight reflected from nearby windows acting like a magnifying glass.
To protect your spa cover, avoid leaving items on it, be cautious of reflective surfaces that could focus sunlight, and regularly inspect the cover for any signs of heat damage.
Because melted foam is caused by items left on the cover something outside the manufacturer’s control our warranty does not cover melted foam cores. Taking simple precautions can extend the life of your spa cover and save you from unexpected damage.
Our Quality
It is easy for a website to claim they have the best quality but at MySpaCover we guarantee it. We utilize only the highest quality materials and the most sophisticated processes to offer the best covers available online. Here is how our covers compare to the competition:
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Our heavy-duty handles come standard and are double stitched using marine grade vinyl to ensure the highest durability and most attractive aesthetics.
Our standard straps are double stitched and are also produced with marine-grade vinyl.
We double stitch every seam and hinge to ensure your spa cover can be used for years to come.
Other Guys
Their cheap handles are more prone to wear and tear and are known to rip off within the first two years plus the appearance speaks for itself.
Our competition uses low-quality straps that are prone to breakage and often times do not match the color of the spa cover.
Their use of single stitching and exposed shells can ultimately cause cracking and heat loss, costing you more on your electric bill.
The Underside
The underside of a spa cover is often overlooked. However, this is the material that is in constant contact with high temperatures and the chemicals in your spa. The life of your spa cover depends on a high-quality spa underside. We don’t cut corners like the other guys so you can trust that our 6 mil plastic wrap is vapor sealed to the core and will keep the heat out.
MySpaCover utilizes an 11oz PVC coated poly that, after years of rigorous testing, has proven to be the best possible material to withstand constant high temperates and chemical exposure.
Beware of mesh bottoms used by competitors as this type of material is meant to cut costs and is prone to failure.
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