Review on Heavy Duty Polyester Hot Tub Cover (83" X 20") - Pool Spa Part For Spas & Jacuzzis by Oren Perry

I originally gave five stars just six months after our original purchase. The cover had faded already, but the material still seemed to be holding up. After a year, I noticed the material was deteriorating and small cracks were forming in the inner liner. After 18 months, the fabric puts a powdery residue on your hands when handling it. At first, I thought it was just fading in the sun. Now I know that the material has completely broken down and isn't protecting the hot tub cover any more. I hope I find something else that lasts longer. I will note that the general idea of a cover for your cover is a good idea, even if it is sacrificial and wears out on a regular basis. Our $400 insulated main cover for the spa still looks like new because we have it protected from the sun most of the time.Original Review - August of 2020=====================================================Our Jacuzzi J-270 spa is about 10 years old, but still works great! The Texas sun has taken a toll on the original cover and we were about to spring for the $400 for a new one. Every time it rained, rainwater would percolate through the worn-out cover and we would end up with mildew smelling water I had to change it more often than normal. We came across this solution and it is a much less expensive alternative. The 96" x 96" topper fit over our existing cover perfectly. It looks good on the spa too. One night we had a big storm with 40+ mph wind gusts. Our patio chairs were blown over, but the topper hadn't budged at all. I give the durability 4 stars because the Texas sun has faded the cover material a bit, but it hasn't affected the strength or water repelling ability of the topper. If it rains when the topper is in place, the cover is dry as a bone underneath. I could replace this topper several times and come out better than buying a whole new cover. I also think the topper is great for protecting the cover from further sun damage. If we do buy a new cover some day, I will still keep using the topper.