Spa Cover And High Winds

[fdegree]

Today, it is extremely windy... gusts approaching 40 MPH. I just looked outside and noticed the spa cover was lifitng up in the center, about 8" during high wind gusts. I ran out and placed concrete blocks on the center to keep the cover down, but I am afraid the vinyl may tear if I use this as the only remedy. So, my question is...Is there anything available to keep the cover down during high winds?

Thanks for your help!!!

[RickJ]

Use some tie down straps. Like this,

http://www.rhtubs.com/store/hurricane-strap.htm

But you could probably get by with some rope, or nylon automotive tie down straps if you need them right away.

[TonyF]

Just checked the wind gusts with a meter from my sailboat and it was registering 60mph. My spa is a little over a month old and when it was new, I tried some tie down strap from an auto parts store. It only took a few hours for the straps to loosen up. I didn't want to keep worrying about the cover every time high winds were forecast, so I opted to put a canvas cover over the spa. One side is permanently attached to the side of the deck with some hooks. I then just fold the canvas accordian style onto the edge of the spa. When the winds are supposed to be bad, I just pull it over the spa and tie the other end down. It is a pain to have to do this, but at least I don't worry about the spa.

I had a spa 10 years ago and used to put 2 x 4's on top when it was windy. One time, the 2 x 4's blew off, the cover tie down straps ripped off, and the cover was out in the yard.

Tony

[JohnInSJ]

Man, just reading these weather accounts make my California earthquakes and wildfires look pretty good.

Stay safe.

[timeo]

I just put in my tub in October and am in the process of completing the deck around it. I only had one side of the cover locked down and during our last storm the cover was completely ripped off the tub. It literally ripped the locks right off the tub. Now I need to get two new locks and put all four on. Oops!