22 Jul It’s Winter: Cover Your Pool with A Sliding Deck
Winter is here, and it’s time to think about covering your pool. Traditional pool covers can be eyesores and take up valuable yard space, but a sliding deck pool cover offers a stylish and practical solution.
What Is A Sliding Deck Pool Cover?
A sliding Garapa deck pool cover is exactly what it sounds like—a removable pool cover that doubles as a deck. These covers can support furniture, dinner parties, or even dancing. When closed, it’s hard to tell there’s a pool underneath, providing a seamless look to your backyard.
Safety First
Sliding deck pool covers are known for their safety. They create a stable barrier, ensuring that small children cannot access the pool. Both manual and automatic designs come with additional safety features. Automatic covers often require a key or code, while manual covers typically have safety locks.
Advantages Of A Sliding Deck Pool Cover For Winter
- Space Utilisation: Gain extra space in your yard when the pool is not in use. These decks can support furniture and the weight of several people, allowing you to use the space for various activities without having to move furniture around.
- Cleanliness: These decks keep out dirt, debris, and unwanted guests, maintaining the pool’s water chemistry and reducing strain on your filtration system.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Sliding deck pool covers are among the most attractive pool cover options. They blend seamlessly into your outdoor space, providing a clean look whether the pool is open or closed.
- Durability: Pool decks are built to last, offering long-term protection and usability.
Winter Pool Maintenance
Covering your pool during winter is crucial. It prevents algae growth by keeping leaves, bugs, and dirt out of your pool. However, if you plan on building a pool deck cover, be sure to regularly open the cover to allow carbon dioxide to escape, preventing the water from turning green.
Although South Africa’s winters don’t usually drop below freezing, neglecting your pool can still cause damage. A covered pool maintains its chemical balance, protecting equipment and pool surfaces. Proper winter preparation ensures an easy transition when spring arrives.
Investing In A Pool Cover
A pool deck cover might seem costly, but it saves money in the long run by reducing maintenance and preventing damage. It protects your pool liner from the elements, prolongs its life, and prevents rainwater from negatively affecting water chemistry.
Choosing A Winter Cover
Choose the most suitable timber and design for your deck cover that matches your pool’s size, shape, and the climate of your area. A good deck cover keeps your pool clean, reduces heating needs, and extends the pool’s life by preventing damage.
Pool decking is an investment that enhances safety, space, and energy efficiency. This winter, protect your pool with a sliding deck cover and enjoy all the benefits it brings.
For more information feel free to reach out to us at Garapa.co.za or contact us or send an email to anton@onlinebuilding.co.za.