Hot Tub Covers: How heavy is too heavy?
Hot Tub Covers Canada does a lot of outreach via social media and our 1.877.544.COVER phone number. At least twice a week, we have customers asking us how to tell if their hot tub cover is waterlogged. Or, in simpler terms: How heavy is too heavy? 
When it comes to giving customers some guidance, our team will first ask if you bought the hot tub cover new. If so, do you recall how light or heavy it was on delivery? Were you able to lift the cover on one side single-handedly? If your answers are "Yes, we bought it new and yes we used to be able to lift the one side with one hand, but now need two people" - chances are the cover is saturated with water! If at any time a hot tub cover requires two or more people to lift, this is a solid indication the foam is likely waterlogged and the folding hinge is failing from the stress of repeated opening and closings. Finally, cover manufacturers all offer different warranties. While Hot Tub Covers Canada proudly offers a 7-year warranty, others only offer a 3-4 year maximum. Ergo, the age of the cover will play a factor in how efficient the vinyl layer, vapour barrier and foam core will perform.
There are a lot of variables to consider when answering this question. You see, every replacement hot tub cover manufacturer has their own list of materials, options and base weights. While some covers can be exceptionally light, others may start out 7-10lbs heavier. Other factors include how large of a cover your are handling - naturally a swim spa cover is going to be much larger and heavier than a cover used on a portable spa!
Hot Tub Cover Weights - Considerations
When it comes to giving customers some guidance, our team will first ask if you bought the hot tub cover new. If so, do you recall how light or heavy it was on delivery? Were you able to lift the cover on one side single-handedly? If your answers are "Yes, we bought it new and yes we used to be able to lift the one side with one hand, but now need two people" - chances are the cover is saturated with water! If at any time a hot tub cover requires two or more people to lift, this is a solid indication the foam is likely waterlogged and the folding hinge is failing from the stress of repeated opening and closings. Finally, cover manufacturers all offer different warranties. While Hot Tub Covers Canada proudly offers a 7-year warranty, others only offer a 3-4 year maximum. Ergo, the age of the cover will play a factor in how efficient the vinyl layer, vapour barrier and foam core will perform. 
