How to Purchase In-ground Pool Covers?

Answer 1

Every homeowner wants to know their pool will be ready to open when they take off the cover in spring. Dealing with algae overgrowth and fishing-out leaves from the murky depths is no way to start of a season of backyard fun. There are a plethora of cover options for in-ground pools, which makes the decision process difficult. The purpose of a winter pool cover is too keep leaves out, prevent algae growth, and reduce safety hazards.

There are several types of pool covers; safety covers, water tube covers, leaf nets, and solid covers. Safety covers are anchored into the concrete pool deck with heavy duty tension springs. Safety covers are capable of holding immense weight and many have decade-long guarantees. Hardware and brass anchors are permanently installed into the pool deck. When the pool is open, these screws are flush with the pool deck and nearly invisible. Safety covers are available in solid and mesh. Depending on the manufacturer, these covered are made from PVC coated polyester or polypropylene.

Solid pool covers don’t allow water to pass through, so they must be drained, using pump or drain. Solid covers can be cumbersome to take off, if all the water isn’t drained. Mesh covers have several advantages. They keep out leaves and debris and allow water to drain through, so they are always easy to remove.

Permanently installed covers are safe and extremely important for households with children or pets. Water tube covers are move affordable, but can be very dangerous if a child would try to would try to walk on it. Water tube covers are available in vinyl and mesh, but the water tube anchors much be purchased separately. As the name water tube implies, the cover is weighed down with long tubes water all around the pool deck. Water tube covers are far more affordable than custom made safety covers, but they are also more dangerous and can require additional work.