Do you wish to proceed with the installation of anautomatic pool coversoon? That's an excellent initiative! Firstly, because covering your pool is nowmandatoryfor your safety and that of your children, but also because it allows forwater protectionfor your pool. Indeed, by preventing leaves, dust, and other pollutants from falling into your pool,installing a pool coverhelps keep the water healthy for longer.
Today, the market offersdifferent models of pool covers(above-ground fixed coversormovable ones,underwater covers). It can therefore be difficult to find your way around and make the right choice. To help you with your project, discover in this articlethe different types of pool covers, their advantages and disadvantages.
Covering your swimming pool: what are the advantages?
- Safety:since 2004, securing your pool with a cover meetingstandard NF P90-308has been mandatory, under penalty of a fine of up to €45,000. Beyond the regulatory aspect,the installation of automatic pool coverslimits the risk of falls or drownings. Your children can thus play in your outdoor space, in completesafety.
- Easy maintenance:the installation of apool coverlimits the deposit of dirt inside the pool. In concrete terms, this means fewer hours spent with the net, and more hours to enjoy your pool!
- Economy and comfort:by covering your pool at night with acover, you retain the heat accumulated during the day more easily. You thus benefit from a pool at a good temperature, throughout the summer season. In addition tothese heating savingsachieved, you also benefit fromsavings on maintenance products... And a warmer water temperature!
The different types of swimming pool shutters
Before installinga pool cover, it is important to be familiar with the varioustechnical characteristicsof your pool. Indeed, depending on its size, shape, and your budget, the choice of model can vary from one pool to another. Here is an overview of thethree main types of pool coversyou will find on the market:
Above ground pool shutters
The main characteristic of an above-ground pool cover is that its axle rests on two feet.These can be fixed to the coping (fixed above-ground pool cover) or moved away from the pool (mobile above-ground pool covers).
- Fixed above ground pool shutter
Easy to install, this model is the least expensive and does not require lengthy work.
Fixed on the edges of your pool,thefixed above-ground slatted coveris placed at the end of the pool, opposite the steps. It is therefore permanently visible around your pool.
For greater discretion, know that it is possible, at any time, to dress your shutter usinga bench or a chest.
- Mobile above ground pool shutter
The advantage of this model over the previous one lies inits ability to be movedwhen it is rolled up; in this way, you will be able to enjoy your entire pool when swimming.
If you wish,theabove-ground mobile pool covercan also be dressed up with a bench or a chest.
Submerged swimming pool shutters
Unlike an above-ground cover,the submerged pool coveris located inside the pool, in a technical pit designed for this purpose. The aesthetics of your outdoor space are thus preserved; indeed, once opened, the cover is almostinvisible!
Another advantage: due to its configuration in the water, all submerged pool covers benefit from amotorization system.
You will have understood… More practical, more aesthetic,the submerged pool covercan be the ideal solution for covering your pool. However, be aware that this model should only be favored if you have not yet startedthe construction of your pool. Otherwise, installing a submerged cover can take up a lot of space within your pool.
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