Knowing the Different Types and Materials Of Above Ground Pool Covers

Above ground pool covers are used primarily for reducing the amount of time, energy, and cost of pool maintenance and to prevent pool accidents.

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The different types of above ground pool covers include leaf nets, safety covers, winter covers, and solar covers. Covers are made of different materials, including loose-weave mesh and solid polyethylene, depending on the cover's intended use. Custom made, above ground pool covers are available for swimming pools that cannot use an off-the-shelf cover.

Leaf nets are above ground pool covers that fit on top of winter or solar covers. Leaf covers are made of lightweight, open-weave material, which allows water to pass through.

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Safety covers are another type of pool cover and are used to prevent accidental drowning or other pool accidents. These are the most expensive type of above ground pool cover and come in tightly woven mesh or solid polyethylene. A safety cover is held in place with straps that are anchored into decking with the cover pulled taut across the pool. For above ground pool covers to be considered safety pool covers, they must meet the standard of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

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Solid winter swimming pool cover will make opening the pool the following spring or summer much easier. Above ground pool cover used during winter minimize algae growth, the buildup of debris, and the likelihood of pool water freezing during cold weather. The winter pool cover is held in place by a cable and winch assembly that is anchored to the pool by threading the cable through grommets in the cover.

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Solar pool covers are the least expensive type of the above ground pool cover. A solar swimming pool cover uses the sun to heat the pool and can raise the pool's water temperature by as much as 10 degrees. This type of cover can save pool owners up to 90% on heating costs during the summer season.