High-quality covers protect your swimming pool from falling debris and lower the costs of opening it back up in the spring. The best pool covers also make your property safer by keeping children and pets from falling in. Manufacturers offer a wide range of options, so below are a few tips for choosing one that meets your needs.

A Guide to Choosing Pool Covers

Mesh Safety Covers

Mesh pool covers are designed to allow water and fine silt to pass through, while leaves and twigs collect on top. This means that your pool water will get dirtier throughout the year, but you won’t have to worry about rainwater accumulating on the cover.

While they’re the lightest option, mesh safety covers are strong enough to support the weight of children or pets, as long as they’re properly installed. Many also block most UV rays, which can keep algae from blooming in your pool over the winter.

Solid Safety Covers

Like their mesh counterparts, solid safety covers are extremely strong when anchored correctly. However, in addition to keeping insects and storm debris out of the pool, they also block out rainwater, sunlight, and even the finest silt. This makes opening the pool in the spring as fast as possible.

While they do provide more protection, solid covers are heavier, larger, and more expensive. They also require more maintenance, as the water that accumulates on the cover has to be removed on a regular basis.

Hybrid Pool Covers

Hybrid designs combine the superior protection of solid covers with the reduced weight and maintenance demands of mesh. These covers are mostly solid, with a few mesh panels in the center. They prevent water from collecting on the surface and keep dirt and silt out of the pool.

Hybrid pool covers are lighter and easier to use than solid designs, making them simpler to clean and store. They’re ideal for those who want the added protection of a solid cover but may not have as much storage space.
 

Choosing the right cover for your pool will keep it in great shape and improve the safety of your property. Since 1967, Don Marcum's Pool Care has been keeping swimming pools clean throughout the Cincinnati area. They offer fully automatic swimming pool covers, repairs, and a wide range of other reliable services. Visit their website for more on their services, or call (513) 561-7050 to schedule an appointment.