A winter pool cover is necessary in a northern climate like Canada for a number of reasons. It not only keeps out debris such as bugs, branches and leaves, it also helps to reduce the amount of water and chemicals lost in your pool through evaporation.
During the winter months, a pool cover also reduces the chances of algae problems as algae has a difficult time growing without sunlight.
Using a winter pool cover will help you save both time and money, particularly when it comes time for your spring cleanup.
Types of Winter Covers
Standard Winter Covers – Typically In Stock
A winter cover is essentially a large tarp that you secure over your pool. They’re your least expensive option and will shield your pool from sunlight (helping to prevent algae growth), as well as debris. Winter covers are easy to maintain, so opening and closing the pool won’t feel as intimidating to new owners.
On the other hand, winter covers don’t last particularly long (only one to three years). Families with pets or young children should also consider that these pool covers can’t support much weight, and therefore don’t offer much protection from falling in, which should be a serious consideration for families with children. Pricing starting at: $59.99
Beaded Lock-In Winter Covers – Special Order
Our Beaded Lock-in Winter Covers are made out of similar vinyl material as the pool liners with a standard bead design to “lock” into the top channel (or “track”) of the customer’s coping around the pool.
In order to get a Beaded Lock-in winter cover, you must confirm that you in fact, have the second (top) channel around the coping of your pool to receive a Lock-in Cover. The second coping channel will receive the bead of the Vinyl Lock-in Winter Cover, to lock the cover into the coping – covering the pool, while closed for the winter. Contact us today for pricing!
Rip-Stop Winter Covers – Typically In Stock
Triple layer woven polyethylene. Provides long lasting protection.
- Resists ultraviolet rays
- Prevents algae growth
- New black weave tapes with blue coating each side
- Lightweight store
- Water and weather proof
- Tough durable black polypropylene thread
- Double chain stitched seams and hems
- Terrific value
Pricing starting at: $158.99
Leaf Nets – Typically In Stock
Tired of removing heavy, smelly and decaying leaves from your pool cover each spring? A leaf net is the answer! Simply lay the leaf net on top of your Winter Cover before the leaves fall, then peel off the leaf net in early November and your Winter Cover will be virtually free of leaves come Spring. Made of heavy duty mesh, the leaf net catches leaves while allowing the water to pass through to the pool cover. Pricing starting at: $79.99
Safety Covers – Special Order
The safety cover’s main feature is that it can support a lot of weight (some can support up to 4000 pounds)! Now the primary purpose of a safety cover is to prevent a tragedy from happening in your backyard, and these safety covers are a must for anyone with young children, but there are also other benefits to consider. With a safer backyard, you can hold parties during the off-season keeping a large portion of the yard “off limits”.
Safety covers come in two types: mesh and solid. Both catch debris and stop sunlight from promoting algae growth. The main difference is in regards to drainage. Water and snow are filtered through mesh covers, which makes them easier to maintain in winter.
To maintain a solid safety cover you need a pump, which will probably need to be replaced every few years. Though in the spring you can jump in your pool almost as soon as the cover’s off, which is huge benefit for anyone looking for a low-maintenance solution (you’ll still need to test and adjust for pH). Contact us today for your free quote.
Contact us today and we’ll help you in picking out your new winter cover!
