Though they have the similar function of protecting your pool, not all pool covers are alike. Yes, pool covers are a must-have for every pool owner in Alabama, but it is important to choose the right one. Knowing the different types of pool covers will help you invest in the right pool cover. 

Are you shopping for a pool cover in Holtville, AL, or anywhere else in the Montgomery Metropolitan Area? Well, let’s look at the various types of pool covers that are available in the market. 

Winter Covers

Yes, these covers are exclusively for winters, as you would have guessed by their name. They can completely cover your pool and keep out the debris during the off-season. While the leaf litter and debris stay out from your pool, the rainwater can easily permeate as these covers are made of mesh-type material. 

Though they are pocket-friendly, they are not designed to bear heavy weight. So, if you have kids in your house, it is better to keep an eye on them whenever they are near the pool. Besides, you cannot remove and reinstall these covers time and again. They are made solely for winter use. 

Slatted Covers

These are incredibly convenient pool covers made from polycarbonate slats. What makes them easy-to-use is that they are automatically deployed. They are equipped with automatic controls and can be rolled or unrolled at the push of a button. So, whenever required, you can press the button, and the cover will automatically open or close. 

These covers can also trap a little bit of heat inside, thereby maintaining the pool water temperature. Of course, you also need not worry about any debris entering your pool. And even though they are not designed for that purpose, they do minimize drowning accidents to some extent. 

Safety Covers

If you have kids and pets running around your house, do invest in this pool cover. As the name implies, safety covers are designed to prevent drowning accidents. They are solid enough to bear the weight of children as well as adults. And if they can handle your weight, they can keep debris and leaves away from your pool and even protect your pool water from evaporation.

Water pooling can be a bit of an issue with these pool covers, owing to their solid nature, but you can rectify that easily by periodically cleaning the cover. These covers are a little on the expensive side, but you are getting the bang for your buck. 

Solar Covers

Solar pool covers trap the heat inside your pool, giving you swimmable pool water pretty much all the time. These covers also reduce the cost of your heating bills. Additionally, solar covers protect your pool from the debris and keep water from evaporating—just like all other pool covers.

There are various thickness levels that you can choose from—the thicker the cover, the more heat it will retain. But they are not designed for safety purposes and cannot bear the weight of even a small animal. 

If you need a professional to help you with installing or removing your pool covers in Holtville or anywhere in the River Region area, call Water and Pool Solutions at (334) 264-2700 or contact us online. We also provide other pool-related services, including pool leaks detection and repairs, spring pool openings and fall pool closings, liner replacement, and more.