I just took delivery of this spa cover from Roberts Hot Tubs (www.rhtubs.com). Based on at least one other thread I read when doing pre-purchase research, I decided to open up and inspect the vapor barrier, particularly since I paid for a double wrap. On one of the cores, it looks like the vapor barrier split after being sealed and they just closed it up with masking tape.
To me, this just doesn't seem up to quality. Any vapor barrier is only as good as the seal on the closure and I'm not convinced the masking tape either provide an equivalent seal or will hold up long term.
I just wanted to get some feedback here to make sure my expectations aren't way out of line.
Edit: I initially avoided naming the company so it didn't seem like I was trying to shame or pressure them and to give them a fair opportunity to respond but since they haven't replied to me after eight business days I went ahead and updated the thread.
To me, this just doesn't seem up to quality. Any vapor barrier is only as good as the seal on the closure and I'm not convinced the masking tape either provide an equivalent seal or will hold up long term.
I just wanted to get some feedback here to make sure my expectations aren't way out of line.
Edit: I initially avoided naming the company so it didn't seem like I was trying to shame or pressure them and to give them a fair opportunity to respond but since they haven't replied to me after eight business days I went ahead and updated the thread.
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