How to choose a swimming pool awning?

Any pool, no matter where it is located, in the country or in the house, requires maintenance. Having your own body of water, we must not forget about its protection from various debris, insects and plants that pollute the water. In addition, you need to think about the preservation of the bowl for the winter, so it is worth choosing in advance the type of shelter for a specific structure. Here the awning will come to the rescue. In this article, we will analyze in more detail - why such a device is needed, how to use it correctly, what varieties exist.

An awning for the pool is necessary in order to cover and protect the container from the ingress of all sorts of foreign objects, from excessive evaporation of the contents, to maintain the same water temperature, and it also protects children and pets from falling into the tank. Using such a covering material, in the future you will spend less effort, time and money on cleaning the pool.... But in order for such a device to fully fulfill its functions, it is necessary to take into account some nuances: the awning must be suitable in size and be made of high-quality raw materials.

Before buying a structure, you must definitely decide what type, material and shape are right for your pool. In addition to the different configuration, such a blanket has a difference in the material from which it is made. The awning is a covering structure, dense in structure. It is usually made from flexible PVC. But it can also be made in a cheaper version - from two-layer polyethylene.

There are the following types:

• double layer film with air bubbles (it is considered the best option for shelter, light in weight, does not require fastening along the edges of the bowl, is an ideal heat protection, preventing the water from cooling down at night);
• PVC tarpaulins They have a dense structure, are used in all types of pools, but they are made specifically for the size and shape of the bowl, are difficult to store (if conditions are not met, they can crack), problematic when laying on an area of ​​more than three meters due to the severity of the blanket, are attached with ropes to frame racks constructions;
• product made of laminated polypropylene, resembling burlap, it is used for inflatable types of pools of a small area, light in weight, waterproof, inexpensive in cost, lasts no more than two seasons, is fastened with ropes;
• tarpaulin - a universal protective product made of dense, opaque, moisture-resistant material (also suitable as a winter option for preserving the pool bowl);
• blinds floating and stationary (made by the type of window), the method of winding and unwinding is mechanical and automatic, used in stationary types of pools;
• pavilions - they are installed above the reservoir as a greenhouse made of transparent and translucent polycarbonate with an aluminum profile, there are two types: mobile (sliding, for medium and small structures, as well as for inflatable and prefabricated pools) and stationary (installation, for large and non-standard types of pools) ...

Leading brands recommend not to abandon the use of a cover for the pool bowl, sometimes even completing some of their models with it.Consider the main manufacturers of these products: Bestway, Intex, GRE Pools, Grando. These brands produce the same products in terms of materials used, models, processing methods.

• Bestway. Awning coverings are made of high-quality, flexible, durable, waterproof PVC with reliable protection. They are used in most types of pools made in Asia. Due to a wide range of configurations and dimensions of covers, it is allowed to use products under containers of other manufacturers.
• GRE Pools. Spanish-made products have the same high quality indicators as the products of the previous brand. The main advantage of these types of awnings is the use of compression-reinforced polyethylene.
• Grando. Models from this manufacturer are suitable for recessed structures, made as roller shutter systems, made of PVC and polycarbonate. Ensure effective water protection.
• Intex. Produces covers for round inflatable pools. Products have the effect of maintaining a constant water temperature, preventing evaporation. They are equipped with cords and a drain hole, which makes the process of closing the pool easier, and the brand's products themselves are more functional.

The main requirements for the choice of awnings are the correspondence of the configuration of the model and the size of the pool. Bedspreads are made for a specific shape. The finished product must match in all respects. If the awning is smaller or larger than the required size, it will be uncomfortable. Debris will enter through the openings that are not covered. Due to the size discrepancy, it will be much more problematic to fix it on the pool.

For an open-air bowl, such a model will serve as a temporary protection. In options for outdoor shelter structures, it is necessary to select denser, opaque ones (in order to avoid water bloom and algae growth).

Also, covering materials differ in the texture used for winter and summer.

• Summer options lighter in weight, put on and dismantled faster, can be used every day, should only be used at freezing temperatures.
• Winter options denser, impregnated with an additional composition for greater strength and resistance to subzero temperatures, excess moisture and UV rays.

Certain types of fastening correspond to different models of awning cover. The simplest of all types - solar film. This is a floating type of bedspread that does not require a frame or fastening parts. The surface of the bowl is covered like a blanket.

PVC and tarpaulin awnings will require some action when securing. In the case of a frame pool, fixing the cover turns out to be simpler - just snap the cover by the edges.

Coating in the form blinds suitable for stationary pool bowls. In assembly, such a folding structure is rather complicated. Self-assembly of this type will take a lot of time, without guaranteeing a good result. It would be better to use the services of specialists.

Based on the fact that there are tent materials of different types and qualities, cheaper and more expensive, it should be understood that the service life will vary.

The following is an overview of the pool awning.