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dazedandconfused:
My spa will ge outside in the elements.  I was thinking about building a tarp covering for the spa to help protect it and make the cover and spa last a little longer.

Has anyone does this?  Details?

Is there a web site where I buy one?

Thanks

Steve:
Hey Dazed.

There are different was to cover a spa. Costco makes a cheaper, 4 post type of canapy that will offer protection unless the wind gets too strong. There's wooden gazebos and such but my susgestion has always been to use the spa for 6 months and see if you really want a cover for it.

I love the stars and snow while in the spa and a closure of sorts will really decrease the real benefits of having a spa outside.

After re-reading your post, I'm now questioning wether or not you're talking a tarp to go over the spa when not in use, or an actual gazebo type of cover. ???

Steve

Spatech_tuo:
Personally, I hate the look of a tarp on a spa. I find it ironic that people put a tarp on a cover to keep it looking good. Do you really want the tarplook. I'd say, keep the cover clean and use 303 UV protectant on it.

Tman122:
I use a fitted bed sheet cut to fit my cover and a good coat of tung oil on the wood siding. Once the nastys have stopped falling from the tree's I just 303 the cover a few times a year.

wmccall:

--- Quote ---Personally, I hate the look of a tarp on a spa. I find it ironic that people put a tarp on a cover to keep it looking good. Do you really want the tarplook. I'd say, keep the cover clean and use 303 UV protectant on it.
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Bingo, most spas have attractive looking cabinets and the covers are well made, its a nice looking addition to my back yard. I bought an artificial redwood cabinet as I'm not fond of refinishing.  My cover is a year old and I keep it looking fairly nice.

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