Unless you live in a very warm climate, closing your pool in the winter may be the only reasonable option. Choosing a pool cover is an important part of full pool closure for the season, and there are a variety of options on the market.
Solid Safety Covers
Pool owners who opt for solid safety covers can completely close their pool and reduce winter maintenance dramatically. With a solid cover, you can shut off the pump and motor, blow out and plug pool lines, treat the water and keep the pool completely free of falling winter debris. These covers can also help to prevent children and pets from falling into you closed pool, thus reducing a hazard on your property during the winter months.
Mesh Pool Covers
Choosing to cover your swimming pool for winter with a mesh cover can keep some debris from settling into the water, but the pool will still require some routine maintenance throughout the winter. You’ll need to treat water with additional chemicals in order to prevent algae growth, and open the pool earlier in the spring before the water has a chance to become too warm. Checking the pool throughout the winter to ensure that no algae growth is occurring, in order to prevent stains and ongoing issues upon pool re-opening.
Retractable Safety Covers
If you have a heated pool, a retractable pool cover can allow you to extend the pool season quite a bit by acting as an insulator. Because retractable covers are also considered an acceptable alternative to fences and barriers, they can also be an important safety feature.
Working with a professional pool maintenance service to discuss the best winterization covering option for your pool is a great way to determine which cover is right for your property.
Posted on behalf of Premiere Pool Enterprises
