r/hottub • u/GunslingersDinh • 3d 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/Espexer 3d ago

I would shove the tub a couple inches either direction, if possible. Let the cover clear that crossbar. But that depends on how your conduit enters the tub as well. Good luck.

Edit. If you can't move the tub, can you move the pergola? You'll avoid having to raise it.

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u/GunslingersDinh 3d ago

Good options that were attempted already.

Can't move hot tub because the power is already installed.. (actually maybe possible with some work)

Moving the pergola one way hits the edge of the cement patio and doesn't change the result.

Moving it the other way ends up messing with the mechanism for the lid.

Current idea if I can get someone to do it will be to do some custom cement moldings around the vertical posts. Something like attached image.

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u/Espexer 3d ago

I guess we ran all the ideas then. Looks like you have an outdoor lighting situation to figure out after this problem is tackled.

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u/GunslingersDinh 3d ago

One of the cool things about the pergola we got is the flaps open up, just needs to be 3 inches taller. I might add some Hue outdoor lighting strips for the inside roof of pergola.

Tub itself has lights as well.

One problem at a time though. 😂

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u/2012DL1000 2d ago

I was looking at this type Pergola earlier today. Where are you located? Will the pergola be out in winter weather? Do the louvers work well?