Winter Covers for Above Ground Pools

Winter Pool Covers

• Purpose: Protects the pool during the off-season, especially in cold climates.
• Material: Typically made of solid, impermeable vinyl.
• Benefits:
  • Keeps debris out.
  • Reduces sunlight exposure to prevent algae growth.
  • Helps maintain pool temperature during winter.

Mesh Pool Covers

• Purpose: Keeps debris out while allowing water to pass through.
• Material: Lightweight and durable mesh fabric.
• Benefits:
  • Prevents leaves and large debris from entering the pool.
  • Allows rainwater and melted snow to drain through, preventing water accumulation.
  • Reduces the weight on the cover and the need for a pool cover pump.

Leaf Net Covers

• Purpose: Catches leaves and large debris before they enter the pool.
• Material: Lightweight netting, often used with a winter cover.
• Benefits:
  • Easy to remove along with collected leaves.
  • Prevents rotting debris from accumulating on the main cover.
  • Simplifies pool opening in the spring.

Solar Pool Covers

• Purpose: Heats the pool using solar energy and reduces evaporation.
• Material: Plastic with air bubbles that float on the water’s surface.
• Benefits:
  • Raises pool temperature by several degrees.
  • Reduces the need for a pool heater.
  • Lightweight and easy to remove.
  • Reduces water evaporation, conserving water and chemicals.