Above Ground Pool Covers to Weather the Weather
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can protect your summer fun with above ground pool covers. They keep above
ground pools in good shape through the winter. When the weather is once again
warm enough to swim, the pool will be unharmed by the elements.
There are several ways that above ground pool covers protect pools. One way
is retarding the growth of algae. Many of these covers have a black material
that faces into the water. This prevents algae from growing in the pool because
it takes away the light algae needs for photosynthesis.
Just having above ground pool covers over pools can keep them clear of leaves,
dirt, and other debris that may fall into them. If you have trees in your lawn,
it is practically inevitable that some leaves will get in your pool if you do
not cover it. As for dirt, you may wonder how it got in there, but every spring
you will find it at the bottom of your pool if it is not covered.
Above ground pool covers can be made to filter out the harmful effects of UV
light. UV light can fade your pool and even degrade the material it is made
from. Pool covers that offer this protection are better for your pool.
Some above ground pool covers have a three-foot overlap around the edges. To be
safe, it is best to hold out for those with a four-foot overlap. These keep the
cover in place with no room for the above ground pool covers to come loose
enough to let in debris and dirt.
Compare scrim numbers of above ground pool covers you are considering
purchasing. The scrim number measures the tightness of the weave. If find covers
with higher scrim numbers, they tend to be of higher quality.
What you can do is to only buy above ground pool covers with warrantees of eight
or up to fifteen years. That gives you some assurance that your cover will
fulfill its pledge of standing up to the weather. It means that any defects in
workmanship will be fixed, or the above ground pool covers will be replaced.
Most above ground pool covers are made mostly of laminated polyethylene
sheeting. Compare the thicknesses of the different brands you check out. There
should also be rust-free grommets on the cover to hold it on the pool. They
might be made of aluminum. Look for heat sealed, double stitched seams.
It helps to know a little about above ground pool covers before you go out and
buy one. You can end up with one that will rip and tear easily if you do not
know what to look for. It is better to find out what you can to protect the
investment you have in your pool.
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