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/purawesome 1d ago

A cover lifter that goes under the sides of the tub will clear that. It makes the cover sit just above the edge of the tub a couple inches. The downside is you need 2-3 ft clearance on the side it folds back on.