Art House Mark Ham

Whether you use it to stay warm on a winter’s night or use it to help unwind after a hard day’s work on a cool summer evening, hot tubs can be enjoyed year round. It takes effort to ensure they stay at temperature however, and the more a machine has to work to keep water at temperature, the more energy is used. To keep hot tubs at peak efficiency, they feature insulating toppers that trap warmth and keep the water clean. Due to the demanding nature of the job, these covers are almost exclusively made from a polystyrene core.

Polystyrene has many valuable traits that lend it to use in hot tub covers, but the greatest is its insulation capacity. This closed-cell foam has a strong R-value, a measure of thermal insulation, keeping the water warmer. The greater density of foam, the better its insulating ability as well. Polystyrene’s structure is also water-resistant and won’t easily absorb moisture or vapors. Because of the nature of the job, all covers will eventually need to be replaced at some point, but polystyrene offers one of the best returns on investment, given its functionality and longevity.

Polystyrene foam is also surprisingly easy to customize. Using hot wire cutters, foam manufacturers can cut replacement cushions to nearly any size or shape, very important for replacing the covers on custom-built hot tubs. Getting foam cut to order for hot tub cover replacement can be as easy as locating a manufacturer or fabricator and giving them the dimensions of your tub. When installed and maintained properly, a polystyrene hot tub cover will offer you years of energy saving efficiency and relaxing enjoyment.