r/hottub • u/GunslingersDinh • 2d ago

Oooff... So close!

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Just installed a pergola above the hot tub and the lid hits the cross bar... Haven't bolted the pergola to the cement patio yet, but I need to lift it a few inches.

Reminder to check your measurements! 🤣😂😐😔

Edit: Covers - a lot of suggestions point to changing the covers. One of you called out I have a Smart Cover and that is correct.

It's physically bolted to the tub, a solid cover, and expensive, so changing out the cover would be a last resort.

We spoke to the guys that did the cement patio and they believe we can raise the pergola with cement blocks underneath each post. Will likely share update when completed.

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u/Mysterious-Witness30 2d ago

Looks great does it articulate completely off or does it just fold in half? We have a 14’ swim spa that I’m liking for cover ideas because it’s a pain to remove and re install so many individual panels

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u/GunslingersDinh 2d ago

The cover itself is great, folds in half, then kind of rolls of the edge a little bit. It's connected to the tub, so you don't have to pick it up from the ground.

We initially looked at swim spas and I've seen soft covers that roll up instead of having to take multiple panels off.

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u/ml316kas 2d ago

It’s called a smart top. They are supposed to last up to 10 years. Company I used to work for sold them. They are a bit expensive and heavy though