Choosing the best cover for your inground pool can be just as time consuming as deciding on the look of the pool itself. Each cover brings its own advantages and disadvantages to the table, and we want to help make your selection process a little bit easier. Here are the four main types of pool covers and what features you can expect from each.
Solar Pool Cover
A solar cover is great to use during the summer because it will soak up the heat and warm your pool, as well as keep debris out. After summer though, when it comes time to close the pool, this cover won’t do you any good. Plus, many people complain that these covers can be a pain to take on and off every day. It’s definitely better than nothing, but this isn’t a swimming pool cover that will keep your pool totally protected all year round.An inexpensive alternative to a solar cover is to create individual lily pad solar covers that you can spread across your pool. They may not offer as much protection as a traditional cover, but they will still help absorb heat and catch some debris.
Winter Pool Cover
If you’re looking for a more substantial cover that’s pretty inexpensive and you don’t mind replacing every couple seasons, a winter cover is for you. The tarp-like material does a good job of keeping out excess water and debris, but it can also be a little temperamental and move around because it is only being held down by sandbags. Expect to keep a watchful eye on the pool and perform some occasional maintenance all winter if you choose this route.
Safety Pool Cover
Safety covers, or security covers as they are sometimes called, are the safest option for most pool owners (no pun intended). Not only can they support concentrated weight and keep your family safe around the area, but they also can be customized to any pool shape unlike other types of covers, so you won’t have to worry about any guess work for finding a pool cover for your freeform pool. Although installation can be a little complicated and challenging, the lifespan and low maintenance for this cover makes it well worth it.
Automatic Pool Cover
Why spend the time manually putting on a cover when you can just put it on with the touch of a button? Automatic pool covers are great because of how easy they are to use and also because they offer protection against unwanted visitors, like animals, getting into your pool. In many cases, however, automatic pool covers can only be installed into rectangular pools and also have the ability to break, which can lead to not being able to use your pool for a couple of days. If the cost and shape of your pool isn’t an issue, however, these covers can be well worth the investment.What kind of cover do you have or want for your pool? Let us know in a comment!
