The cover lifter is a good product. It has aluminum parts and stainless steel nuts and bolts. Have some gloves handy of you do. Mounted directly to the deck.

The plastic liner for the storage compartment is open to the elements on one side, though, if the steps are put up against a jacuzzi, the side of thejacuzzi protects the compartment from the elements. It butts up right to the hot tub which gives it ba...  Read More

Review the instructions for assembling carefully. Easy to assemble. Once it was finally assembled it seems to be sturdy.

The front faceplate that goes under the bottom step is missing and i cannot get the parts for it. Given the length of time to get it, the need for a drill and that the drill locations are not clear on the instructions, it leaves one to worry that it w...  Read More