Improper installation, high winds, and too much standing water on your cover are the main causes of above ground pool cover damage. Here are some things you can do to prevent any damage from occurring!
One of the first things to do is make sure you have your above ground winter cover installed properly. Improper installation can cause severe damage to your cover. Here you can find a step by step guide on properly installing your above ground winter cover.
High winds can also cause heavy damage to winter covers. If the cover isn't secured properly, it can cause rips or tears in the fabric. To help prevent high winds from causing too much damage you should make sure you have the proper amount of water on the cover, and in high wind areas you may also want to use a winter cover seal that wraps around the pool or to buy cover clips.
Another thing that can cause damage is to have to little or too much standing water on your cover. You will want to keep some water on top of the cover to weigh it down, however you get a large amount of water on top of the cover you will want to pump some of the water off using a cover pump.
Another thing to keep in mind is if your pool cover gets ice on it , wait for it to melt do not try picking it off of the cover. Many times when a person tries to remove the frozen ice they will puncture the cover. Here are some steps to follow to winterize your above ground swimming pool.
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