Floating pool cover

When considering options for covering your swimming pool, the term floating pool cover often arises as a convenient and relatively simple solution. While CoversPool specializes in more robust and automated pool covers, including exterior and submerged models made from aluminum and polycarbonate, understanding the benefits and limitations of a floating pool cover is essential for pool owners seeking effective pool management. This article will explore the concept of a floating pool cover and how our high-quality alternatives offer enhanced durability and functionality.

A typical pool cover is designed to rest directly on the surface of the water. These covers are often made from materials like vinyl or solar blankets. While they offer certain advantages such as reducing water evaporation and retaining some heat, they may not provide the same level of security, cleanliness, and long-term durability as our exterior and submerged covers. At CoversPool, we manufacture covers using marine-grade 316 L stainless steel for metal parts and durable PVC or solar polycarbonate slats, ensuring a robust and long-lasting solution that addresses many of the needs a pool owner might have when considering a floating pool cover.

Advantages Often Associated with a Pool Cover

While a basic floating pool cover offers some benefits, it’s important to consider the comprehensive advantages of CoversPool’s alternatives:

Reduced Water Evaporation: Like a floating pool cover, our exterior and submerged covers significantly minimize water loss due to evaporation, helping you save on water bills.
Heat Retention: While some floating pool covers offer insulation, our polycarbonate slat options, especially the solar variants, are designed to effectively trap heat and even increase the water temperature, extending your swimming season.
Protection from Debris: A floating pool cover can help keep out some leaves and debris, but our more substantial covers provide a more reliable barrier against a wider range of contaminants, ensuring a cleaner pool.
Ease of Use (for some types): Certain pool covers can be relatively easy to deploy and remove manually. Our automated systems offer even greater convenience with the push of a button.

However, it’s also important to acknowledge the limitations of a standard pool cover. They often require manual handling, can be cumbersome for larger pools, and may not offer the same level of safety as a rigid, locked cover. Additionally, their lifespan might be shorter compared to the durable aluminum and polycarbonate construction of our CoversPool products, which come with a 3-year guarantee and can withstand up to 100 kg per square meter.

Why Consider CoversPool Alternatives to a Basic Floating Pool Cover?

While the simplicity of a floating pool cover can be appealing, CoversPool offers solutions that provide enhanced benefits and long-term value:

Superior Durability: Our aluminum and polycarbonate covers are built to last, offering greater resistance to weather, wear, and tear than many floating pool covers.
Enhanced Safety: Our rigid covers provide a more secure barrier, reducing the risk of accidental falls, especially when compared to a flexible floating pool cover that might submerge under weight.
Automated Convenience: Our exterior and submerged covers can be automated for effortless opening and closing, a level of convenience not typically found with a manual pool cover.
Improved Aesthetics: Our covers are designed to integrate seamlessly with your pool environment, offering a more refined look than a basic floating pool cover lying on the water’s surface.

Explore our Completed Projects page to see examples of our high-quality exterior and submerged pool covers, which offer a significant upgrade in terms of durability, safety, and convenience compared to a standard pool cover.

While a floating pool can be a basic solution for some needs, consider the long-term benefits and superior performance of a CoversPool automated cover to truly enhance your pool experience.