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 offers different shutter models (above-ground fixed shutters or mobiles, under-deck covers). It can therefore be difficult to find your way and make the right choice. To help you with your project, discover in this article the 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 shutter that meets the NF P90-308 standard has been mandatory, under penalty of a fine of up to €45,000. Beyond the regulatory aspect, installing automatic shutters for swimming pools limits the risk of falls or drowning. Your children will therefore be able to play in your outdoor space, in complete safety.
- 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 shutter is that its axis rests on two feet. These can be fixed to the edges (fixed above-ground pool shutter) or moved away from the pool (mobile above-ground pool shutters).
- 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, please note that it is possible, at any time, to dress your shutter using a 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 the above-ground shutter, the submerged pool shutter is located inside the pool, in a technical pit provided for this purpose. The aesthetics of your outdoor space are thus preserved; in fact, once open, the shutter is almost invisible !
Another advantage: due to its in-water configuration, all submerged pool shutters benefit from a motorization 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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