How To Choose The Best Cover For Your Swimming Pool

While a swimming pool is, of course, an incredible investment to make, one that will serve you well over the years from an enjoyment perspective but also one that will add value to your home, it’s essential that you don’t neglect the safety and maintenance aspects of this facility… namely, the pool cover.

There are various benefits you’ll reap from selecting the appropriate cover, including:

Accident prevention

A secure barrier can stop children, pets and wildlife from accidentally accessing the pool area. A full-seal automatic cover can take this security level one step further.

Maintenance support

Your cover will serve to keep debris, insects and leaves from getting in the water, which reduces the need for skimming, as well as preventing algae growth.

Cleaner water

Pool covers help to keep the water clean, reducing evaporation and contamination, so you can enjoy swimming even more.

But choosing the right cover can be difficult, so understanding your options is a must. Here are some key factors to consider:

Safety

Slatted covers will provide you with partial safety over the pool, manual covers offer limited safety and fabric automatic covers will provide full-seal protection. Take your lifestyle and family situation into account when making this decision.

Running costs

Manual covers may seem like a cost-effective option, but note that automatic covers can reduce heat loss, chemical use and evaporation, which will save you money in the long term.

Installation

If you want your pool cover to be fully integrated, note that construction work will likely be required. If you opt for an above-ground system, meanwhile, the installation process is far simpler.

Materials

Finally, consider what sort of material you’d like to use. Your options here include polyethylene, polypropylene, vinyl and polycarbonate. The best one for you will depend on your priorities, whether that’s heating, safety, winterising or cleaning.

Of course, these are just a few considerations to bear in mind. If you’re in need of further guidance and advice, get in touch with the Piscicover team today.