Why do I need a safety pool cover?

Safety pool covers were created to prevent a person or animal from falling into the water. There are even pictures of a cover keeping a car out of the pool (though we do not recommend trying this). The main idea is to keep the kids and your pets from running across a snow-covered pool and accidentally falling in.

Pool safety covers can be solid or made of mesh, but they all work the same way with straps that anchor into the deck surrounding the pool to support the weight. The difference between safety covers and winter covers is that the safety covers can support more weight, whereas a winter cover is tied on or weighted down with water bags. This means if someone walks across the cover, they are going to fall right through. The added benefit of a safety cover is that it can keep debris from going in the pool.

Please note that solar pool covers and winter pool covers are not safety covers. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F1346-91 standard (1996) requires that a pool cover be able to hold a minimum of 485 pounds per five square foot in order to qualify as a safety pool cover.

Thinking of getting a swimming pool safety cover? You've come to the right place. At The Liner Specialists, Inc., we supply a wide range of pool covers. Whether it's a local backyard pool or a hotel-sized outdoor pool, we have an option for you.

Benefits Galore

Our high-quality pool covers offer a variety of benefits. With a safety pool cover, you'll be able to do the following:

• Lower your pool maintenance expenses

• Protect the investment of your pool liner

• Maintain cleaner water by keeping out leaves, dirt, and other debris

• Help prevent accidents and unwanted swimmers

• Keep pets and other animals out of your pool

• Protect your pool during the winter months

At The Liner Specialists, Inc., we go out of our way to provide our customers with quality products and superior service. Choosing the best cover for you can be a daunting task…a task that our field representatives take in stride. From the simple rectangle pools to the pool with every obstacle you can imagine – waterfalls, diving boards, you name it – we can help you figure out the safest and most efficient way to cover your swimming pool. With name brands like LOOP-LOC, Meyco, and Merlin available, you have plenty of options. So if you're looking to protect the investment you've made in your pool, it's time to start by giving us a call. Contact us now for more information about our pool covers.