Pool covers

Pool covers are protective structures designed to prevent debris and dust from entering the water. The abundance of construction materials on the market expands the product range. Coverings can be:

 

  • Hard and soft.
  • Stationary and mobile.
  • One-piece and sliding.
  • Standard sizes or custom made.
  • Summer, winter and all-season.

 

Coverings are a whole direction in the arrangement of swimming pools, which affects such criteria as quality, price, color, ease of use, durability. There is no perfect solution. The buyer decides for himself what is most important to him and finds a compromise for himself.

 

Pool enclosures - the best solution

 

The pavilion is a stationary rigid structure that is installed above the pool and captures part of the beach area. The peculiarity of this type of cover is in functionality. Thanks to the pavilion, the pool can be used all year round. As a rule, pavilions are purchased with a sliding mechanism. All segments of the structure can be moved to the side, opening the bowl completely. For the convenience of displacement, special rails (guides) are installed.

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Among themselves, the pavilions differ in height and type of construction material from which they are made. The best solution for durability is considered to be anodized aluminum (load-bearing part) and polycarbonate (transparent windows). In production, plastic, stainless or galvanized steel, glass and transparent polymers can be used.

 

Pavilion-shaped coverings are good in everything. They more effectively protect the pool water from dirt and debris. Block access to water for children and pets. Keep the pool water warm for a long time. Prevents water from evaporating in dry weather. They are allowed to swim in the pool in winter (only water heating is needed). They can last for several decades.

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Only the price of the pavilion can stop the buyer. The design can be half or a third of the cost of the pool itself. And yet, to install a protective structure, free space is required around the perimeter of the pool.

 

Sliding roller blinds - inexpensive and convenient cover for the pool

 

Everything is simple here - these are the same roller shutters that are used to close shop windows or car garages. They are delivered in coils with an unwinding mechanism (manual or automated). The pool cover is extremely simplified for ease of use. Doesn't take up much space, quickly covers and opens the pool.

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The disadvantage of roller shutters is limited use. The design is suitable for bowls with side edges parallel to each other. If the pool is shaped, then the application is impossible. The price of roller shutters is affordable, the durability is good. The design fulfills all its protective functions. Adults can walk on the cover. This is a practical solution for the savvy shopper.

 

Solar film and polyethylene covers

 

In the budget segment, there are always solutions in the form of soft film covers. The simplest option is a regular polyethylene film used in horticulture. There is a more advanced option - solar film (this is a pimpled material that is used to wrap fragile goods during shipment). The second option has a lower thermal conductivity, which is more convenient.

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Along with the low cost, solar film and polyethylene are completely devoid of durability and ease of use. The film tends to break and deteriorate from frequent operations of covering and opening the pool. A year, maybe two, and you need to buy a new protective product. And to cover it you need 2 people who will stretch the film over the pool bowl.

 

Trampoline cover - a compromise between price, durability and quality

 

A trampoline is a soft type of cover made of polymer and fabric materials of special strength. Stiffening belts run along the entire perimeter of the trampoline cover. Outwardly, the trampoline cover resembles a tarpaulin, but it has greater density and strength. The peculiarity of the trampoline awning is that when it is installed, free space appears above the pool. The rigidity of the structure is sufficient to withstand a car, pickup, SUV.

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A trampoline cover is ideal for buyers who only use the pool during the summer. At the end of the season, the water from the pool is drained, an awning is pulled up and waiting for the next season. In resort areas, umbrellas, tables, chairs and other furniture are stored on the surface of the trampoline cover. The disadvantage of a trampoline cover is the complexity of installation. It is necessary not only to stretch the awning over the bowl, but also to correctly fix dozens of straps on the anchor bolts around the perimeter of the beach area.

 

Polyvinyl coverings - regular and sliding

 

Another budget option is polyvinyl (PVC). Pool covers made of this material have an affordable price and are very durable. But the installation of a PVC awning requires some effort from the owner of the pool. And the base does not shine with high rigidity. Manufacturers have found an interesting solution, or rather 2 solutions that added attractiveness to polyvinyl coverings:

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  • Metal rods were installed along the perimeter of the cover (across the side edges). Thus, the rigidity of the structure was increased. These rods abut against the beach area, making the awning more durable. As a result, several adults can move around the cover at once.
  • The cover was supplemented with a drum with an unwinding mechanism. It is easier to cover the pool and, by winding the drum, open it for use. This simple solution greatly simplifies the entire operation process.

 

What is the best pool cover

 

If we close our eyes to the price, then it is definitely best to buy a pavilion. This is a multifunctional design designed for many years of use. The pool can be used during the cold season. Savings on chemistry, water, heating. They didn’t come up with anything better than the pavilion.

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In the context of the minimum price, it is better to choose a PVC awning with a winding mechanism and stiffening ribs. Ease of use, reliability, excellent protection - pool covers this type is most in demand among buyers.

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For seasonal use, you can choose a trampoline cover. Imagine, the pool is covered and there is a lot of free space - very convenient for business. It is better not to buy disposable films, as they wear out quickly and are difficult to lay in strong gusts of wind. The roller blinds are good, but you need to look for a reliable manufacturer that uses quality materials in their manufacture.

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