How can I keep my hot tub cover from flying off in a windstorm?

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Blocks do not work



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  1. Kevin (a.k.a. novell_mcne) says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Put it _under_ the hot tub! :P

  2. Alex says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Tie it down.

  3. donna_crichtonharmony says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Put it away

  4. kinou_wa says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    CRAZY GLUE IT!

  5. movie_freak091 says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Maybe try taping it to the top or blocks and tape

  6. UNITool says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Bunjee cords.

  7. Smarty-Marti says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Bungie cords from the flaps to the underside of the tub?

  8. princess22 says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    try going to a suppplier i am sure they will suggest something viable.

  9. Jack says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    use bungee cords.

  10. dreaming_angel0404 says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    make holes in the cover,then place grommits in the holes. the grommits keep the cover from ripping and tearing. then use heavy duty rope to tie the cover to the blocks on the four corners and then in the middle of each side. if blocks don't work, try five gallon buckets full of sand or cement. also, there are large heavy duty strips of velcro that you can buy at do it yourself centers. put that around the edge of the tub to attach the cover to as well to keep the wind from getting underneath the cover and moving the blocks

  11. lilmiss_1421 says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    put lil jugs around the sides like a swimming pool

  12. memeluke says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    I would look at your local home repair store for bungee cords or (a better bet) some straps similar to the ones truckers use to hold down their load. They have ratchets and are fairly easy to use. Ask any store like Lowes or Home Depot and they will be able to help you find them and tell you more about them.

  13. hazziehaze18 says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    I thought they made "clips" for them? I could be wrong You can call your local pool supply store and they would know.

  14. Dough says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Hi Julie, Try bungie straps or cords.

  15. veryold33 says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    have a fat kid sit on it

  16. KFL says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    stupid answer, when the windstorm stricks , you just keep sitting there, if it's not enough weight, ask your family to join in!

  17. xvikingjohn says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Hey Julie,

    My hot tub cover survived hurricane force winds twice in the summer of '04 by placing 8x8x16 concrete blocks in all four corners.

    Place a tarp on the cover first so the blocks don't damage it.

    Have a great day!!!

  18. skidmoreroberter says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    try and tie it down with anchors built in the ground or some kind of steaks and rope it has worked with a Friends in Richmond

  19. joey322 says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    tie weights to the corners that sit on the ground (so it doesn't tear the fabric) and they will anchor it. it would be best if you had a cover that had holes in the corners already or you can do it yourself and then use those metal rings to pinch inside the holes so your fabric doesn't tear.

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