OAS and Acrylic - The Outer Shell of a Hot Tub

OAS, or Olefin Acrylonitrile Styrene, and Acrylic are two materials manufacturers utilized in making hot tubs. Both materials are celebrated, yet differences exist.

Hot Tub Tip 1 - Some differences between OAS and Acrylic

- OAS can be applied at a cost-efficient price by manufacturers, so hot tubs made of this material may be found at a better price.

- The "finished shine" on a hot tub made of OAS may appear more modest in comparison to an acrylic tub.

- Acrylic hot tubs are very easy to clean because of their non-porous finish.

- Acrylic offers many colors and styles of finishes such as simulated granite hot tubs

Hot Tub Tip 2 - Enemies to the shell

Inquire about specific information regarding a hot tub of your interest. Exact tub material composition can vary. The shell needs to be tenacious and resistant. Consider resistance to:

• UV rays
• hot tub cleaning chemicals
• customer weight and number
• stains
  
• dirt
  
• fluctuations in temperature
• deterioration