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Pools: Style Without Sacrificing Safety


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Pools: Style Without Sacrificing Safety

Hi, my name is Katrina, and I have always had a pool. My parents had one when I was growing up, I have lived in apartment complexes with pools, and I currently have a pool in my yard. Through the years, I have paid close attention to how people position their pools, the designs they select and the fences they use. Personally, I am not a fan of super industrial looking or boring fences and pool designs. Instead, I like to see creative and beautiful ideas, and achieving a stylish pool is possible. Worried that it will disrupt your safety? Well, it wont. This blog has all kind of tips on achieving pool style without giving up on safety. Enjoy swimming in style!

Everything You Need To Know About Swimming Pool Covers

Owning a swimming pool means owning a lot of swimming pool equipment. A swimming pool cover is one of the most important pieces of swimming pool equipment. Here's what you need to know. 

What are swimming pool covers?

Swimming pool covers are designed to cover the surface of a swimming pool to keep debris, dirt, and leaves from entering the water. 

Are there different types of swimming pool covers?

There are different types of swimming pool covers available on the market, including:

  • Mesh covers. These covers are made from a mesh material designed to allow water to pass through while still keeping out debris.
  • Solid covers. Solid covers are made from a solid material, such as vinyl or tarp, that will completely block the entrance of water and debris into the pool.
  • Automatic covers. Automatic covers are operated with a motor and can be opened and closed with the push of a button. 
  • Solar covers. You can also find solar covers designed to help passively heat the water in your pool.

Additionally, you can find covers designed explicitly for in-ground or aboveground pools.

What are the benefits of using a swimming pool cover?

There are several benefits to using a swimming pool cover, including:

  • Reducing evaporation. A cover can help reduce the amount of water that evaporates from your pool, saving you money on your water bill.
  • Keeping the pool clean. A cover will keep leaves and debris from falling into the pool, which can help keep the water clean and reduce the time you need to spend cleaning the pool.
  • Reducing chemical usage. By keeping debris and leaves out of the pool, you can reduce the number of chemicals you need to use to keep the water clean.
  • Improving swimming pool safety. A cover can help to prevent children and pets from entering the pool when it is not in use, which can help to keep them safe.

What are custom swimming pool covers?

Custom swimming pool covers are covers that are made to fit the specific dimensions of your swimming pool, ensuring the cover is a perfect fit and will provide the maximum amount of coverage for your pool.

Swimming pool covers are an important piece of swimming pool equipment. They can help keep the water clean and reduce the time you need to clean the pool. Talk to your swimming pool equipment supplier today to learn more.