Turning Your Olean Backyard Into a Year-Round Retreat

Picture a January evening in Olean, NY. Snow sits heavy on the ground, the temperature has dropped well below freezing, and yet you still want to slip into the warm water of your hot tub without wrestling a soggy, half-frozen cover off by hand. That exact frustration is what Covana automated covers were built to eliminate, and it is why so many homeowners come to Pool Mart looking for a smarter way to protect and access their spa.

Covana covers replace the tired routine of folding, dragging, and lifting a traditional foam cover. With a simple turn of a key, the cover rises and transforms into a fully enclosed gazebo in less than 30 seconds. When you are finished, the same key lowers it back into an airtight, insulated seal. For anyone who has skipped a soak because the cover felt like too much work, this changes the entire relationship you have with your spa.

How the Automated Gazebo System Works

The heart of every Covana product is its pneumatic strut and locking mechanism. Rather than sitting flat like a conventional cover, the Covana rises vertically on sturdy posts, creating overhead shelter and side privacy while you use the spa. The pneumatic struts prevent the structure from failing during operation, and the built-in locking system keeps children and curious visitors out when the spa is not in use. These are not marketing claims alone. Covana automated covers meet strict ULC, UL, CE, and RCM certification standards.

Insulation is another major reason people choose Covana hot tub covers over standard options. The airtight seal minimizes water evaporation and heat loss, which directly lowers the energy your heater must consume to keep the water at temperature. In a climate like Western New York, where heating costs matter through long winters, that high insulation value adds up across the year. The robust construction also supports a heavier load than traditional covers, though we still recommend clearing excess snow or standing water to avoid buildup.

Choosing the Right Covana Model at Pool Mart

Not every spa is the same, so Covana offers several models to match different shapes, sizes, and styles. When you visit Pool Mart, we help you measure your spa and select the option that fits properly. Here is a quick overview of the lineup:

• Covana Legend: The dedicated Covana swim spa cover, built for rectangular swim spas with flat parallel walls. It fits units up to roughly 241.75 inches long and between 90 and 93 inches wide, making training sessions simpler and more inviting.
• Covana Evolution: A modular Covana spa cover compatible with square, rectangular, or round spas. Its sleek design and multiple length options give you flexibility, fitting spas up to about 134.5 inches long and 92.75 inches wide.
• Covana Oasis Midnight Edition: Finished in deep black with ambient lighting, this Covana hot tub cover blends luxury and intimacy while highlighting the natural surroundings of your backyard.

Each model can be personalized. You can select from four color and finish combinations such as White/Slate, Platinum/Slate, White/Mocha, and Latte/Mocha, along with a range of retractable shades that let you dial in the exact level of privacy and ambiance you want. The Evolution and Oasis Midnight offer an especially broad shade selection, including Seashore, Coastline, Rockies, Rainforest, Island, Blue Velvet, Pure Black, Slate, Mocha, and Sunscreen.

Everyday Uses for Olean Homeowners

A Covana swim spa lift or hot tub lift is more than a convenience feature. Families with young children appreciate the secure locking cover as a safety barrier. Fitness-minded owners of swim spas value the Legend because it makes daily workouts easier by removing the barrier to entry. Those who entertain enjoy raising the gazebo to create a sheltered, shaded gathering space during summer, then lowering it fully to preserve an unobstructed view of the yard when the spa is not in use.

Because Covana products are universal, they fit the majority of available spa brands and sizes, so upgrading does not usually mean replacing your existing spa. Covana has been refining these automated covers since 2009 and manufactures them in Canada as part of the Canimex Group, an organization operating in more than 70 countries.

Visit Pool Mart Near Olean

Pool Mart operates 5 locations across Western New York, so seeing a Covana automated cover in person is easier than you might expect. Stop in and let us walk you through the models, finishes, and shade choices, and help you match the right Covana cover to your spa and your backyard.