Choosing the Best Pool Cover for Your Swimming Pool

While it may seem daunting, choosing the right pool cover is not too challenging. While there are distinct types of pool covers, you must choose the right one that will benefit your swimming pool. Are you okay with performing tons of maintenance in the spring? Or do you want a small amount of work to do throughout the winter? Pool owners usually opt for either a solid or mesh pool cover, while others decide on an automatic cover.

Need help picking the right pool cover for your swimming pool? The pool experts at Shoreline Pools created a list of the different pool covers to help you choose the correct cover for your luxury swimming pool.

Mesh Swimming Pool Covers

Think of a mesh pool cover as a large strainer. It will keep any leaves, falling debris, and bugs out of your pool, but rain and snow will get into your swimming pool. In recent years, having a mesh pool cover has grown in popularity because it saves pool owners a lot of money in maintenance costs. Since rain and melted snow seep through the cover and into the swimming pool, the water inside the pool will fill, preventing additional water costs. However, the UV light will find a way to get into your pool and you’ll be greeted with a delightful algae stew when opening your pool in the spring.

Mesh pool covers need to be professionally measured and installed because mesh covers are customized to perfectly fit over your pool. When it’s time to place the cover on your pool, the springs attach to the anchors that are around the perimeter of your swimming pool. Even though mesh covers are lightweight and easy to store, you will need help taking off the cover. Overall, mesh covers are more budget-friendly and allow for a simple opening.

Solid Swimming Pool Covers

Made from vinyl material, solid pool covers are the most traditional pool cover option. Solid covers keep everything out of your swimming pool and are as strong as mesh pool covers. Since debris, bugs, and unpredictable weather did not enter the pool, the chemicals within the water are balanced and there is a low possibility of algae growth. After removing the cover, it won’t be long before you start swimming! But if you live in an area prone to heavy snowfall throughout the winter, you may want to invest in a pump to help remove any rain or melted snow.

Be aware of excessive amounts of weight on a solid pool cover because the cover can sag and collapse. While a solid pool cover is more durable, these have a higher price tag and need several people to install it because solid covers are heavier. If you are a pool owner who does not want to put more work into your pool, a solid pool cover is the best option.

Automatic Swimming Pool Covers

Available in mesh or solid, automatic pool covers are as sturdy as solid pool covers. All you need to do is hit the button and the cover will roll out and retract by itself! You can have the track sit above the pool or be below the deck’s edge. An automatic pool cover can become quite expensive, but you will save a lot of money because of the positive benefits. For example, it can mitigate heat loss since the cover keeps the heat from leaving the pool, keeping your heating bill to a minimum.

Next, you can skip spending extra money to fix your pool’s filter because debris cannot enter the pool. Also, there is no need to add extra water and increase your water bill because automatic pool covers reduce water evaporation.

Lastly, your swimming pool will stay clean, and you will not need to add chemicals too often. Automatic pool covers are intended for rectangular shape pools but talk to a professional pool company for automatic pool cover options for your shaped swimming pool. Overall, automatic pool covers have a hefty price tag, but you are still spending more time swimming than cleaning.

Find the Perfect Pool Cover for Your In-Ground Pool!

By investing in the optimal pool cover, you can enjoy your pool all year long while keeping it clean and well-maintained. With a variety of options available, there is sure to be a pool cover option that is perfect for you. Give your luxury investment an extra layer of protection with a mesh, solid, or automatic pool cover! Just remember to shop around and compare features before deciding.

At Shoreline Pools, we offer CoverStar automatic pool covers that our technicians are experts in maintaining and installing. For more information about what pool cover is best for your pool, dial (203) 357-1544 and speak with one of our expert technicians today!