Let’s face it. Hot tub and spa covers will not last forever. A high-quality and well cared-for hot tub cover will last only up to 10 years. Anywhere beyond that and your hot tub cover will succumb to water-logging and wears and tears. When your hot tub cover is reaching the end of its life, or if it has incurred a great deal of damage, you may want to consider purchasinga replacement hot tub cover. The size of the hot tub cover is the first thing you need to get before purchasing replacement hot tub covers for Great Lakes spas hot tubs.
No matter how effective the replacement hot tub covers claim to be, this would be offset if the hot tub cover does not fit. A hot tub cover that is too tight or too loose could let the steam escape, thus decreasing its insulating capacity. That is why getting the correct fit for your hot tub is important to avoid wasting a hundred dollars on something that does not keep the water warm. You can opt to measure the hot tub or your old spa cover, or you can create a template which you could send to the vendor. While most prefer the former, it would be hard to get the measurements for irregularly shaped hot tubs and spas. That is why making a template would give a more accurate measurement, if done correctly.
In creating a template for replacement hot tub cover for Great Lakes spas hot tubs,you will need a plastic painter’s drop cloth. You can find them in your nearest hardware store and can cost less than $5. You also need a permanent felt marker to mark the template. The first thing you need to do is lay the plastic drop cloth on the tub and secure with painter’s tape. Make sure that the drop cloth does not move around when you start tracing by taping the corners of the drop cloth tightly. Next, get a permanent felt marker and start tracing the outline of the acrylic lip of the tub. Make sure you are tracing exactly where you want the cover to fit. You can also trace the outer edges of the cabinet if you want the cover to the top of the tub or spa cabinet.
You also must mark the top of the template to make sure that the cover is not made upside down to ensure the right fit. In addition, manufacturers of replacement hot tub covers will create a cover exactly the size as that of the template you made. They also do not adjust the dimensions. So it is important that you traced the template correctly to avoid getting the wrong size. You may not get the correct template at first so it is necessary to get an extra plastic drop cloth in case you made a few mistakes on the first one.