Safety Pool Covers – Mesh & Solid
Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children 1-14 years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and an extensive study performed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found that “75 percent of the children involved in swimming pool submersion or drowning accidents were between 1 and 3 years old.”
We are proud to offer quality Swimming Pool Safety Covers made by Loop Loc and Merlin. Safety pool covers usually come in two varieties: Mesh & Solid.
Mesh Safety Swimming Pool Covers
Mesh safety pool covers are designed for long-term use, such as when closing a pool for winter. Mesh safety pool covers require little maintenance because debris that lands on them blows off the top, and rain and snow drain through the mesh panels. Mesh safety covers are recommended if you leave the pool equipment running through the winter.
Solid Safety Swimming Pool Covers
Solid safety pool covers work similarly to mesh covers in that they can be secured to a deck by anchors. Unlike mesh covers that allow water to drain through the cover, rain can accumulate on a solid cover, creating a puddle of water over the pool. To combat this problem, we can have our manufacturers incorporate drain panels into solid vinyl covers. Small cover pumps that automatically pump water off the cover as soon as it is detected may also be used. Solid safety covers are recommended if you are going to shut down the equipment through the winter and you want a clear pool upon opening in the spring.