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factory Sundance cover? I'm still trying to figure out what people mean by this, or are thinking. Are you thinking Sundance MAKES THEIR OWN covers??? Not! They use one of the three or four largest cover manufactures in the US to supply them. The covers are made specifically to their specifications (well, not really, I've seen the spec sheet from Sundance/Jacuzzi, and the covers aren't quite up to the specs) and they're neither better nor worse than any cover wiht the SAME specs.
It's not so much humility as it is my aversion to anything that could be considered spam. All one needs do is compare ALL of the various aspect/features of the covers. I doubt I know every single one out there, and I don't monitor most of them on a daily basis to keep constant track of what changes there may be. Many companies simply leave off some specs, and just tell you "it's the best" (and a rare few, in the past, I've known to be out right lying)...I've found that typically those doing this kind of thing, are hiding something :-)Our covers ....Insulating Foam -------- 4"x2" or 6"x4" virgin, expanded polystyrene (EPS). 1, 1˝ or 2 pound density.Vinyl ------------------- Marine Grade 30 oz., polyester reinforced w/ 1500 hour UV rating.Vapor Barrier ---------- 6 mil. heat sealed w/ double wrap option.Underside Material ----- double laminated, reinforced, chemical and ozone resistant 10 oz. scrim.Hinge ------------------- 4 layer reinforced single hinge. 100% insulated with a Continuous Hinge Seal.Reinforcement ---------- 37 points of reinforcement including 20 gauge C-channel reinforcement of the foam.Tie Down Straps ------- Completely integrated into the cover for exceptional strength, w/ all necessary hardware.Handles ---------------- Also completely integrated into the cover for exceptional strength.Thread ----------------- 93# UV resistant, bonded, Dacron Polyester thread.Warranty --------------- 4 year full (not pro-rated) warranty.
Ordering was great, as all the measurements were pre-loaded on the website once I selected my tub (I confirmed them myself, but it was nice piece of mind to see that they matched up).