Category: Pool Covers

The Benefits of Pool Cover Replacements or Repairs During the Summer

Amidst the joys of summer, as families enjoy their pool and bask in the sunshine, it’s easy for your safety pool cover to slip into the background. Safety covers provide many year’s worth of protection during the off-season. However, over time, wear and tear can compromise its effectiveness, necessitating repairs or replacements.

In this article, we’ll explore the signs indicating the need for pool cover repairs, the advantages of addressing repairs and/or replacements during the summer, and how proactive measures will allow you to enjoy the swimming season with no worrying when it comes time to close your pool in the fall. 

The Advantages of Summer Repairs or Replacements

Before diving into the specifics of pool cover maintenance, let’s first explore the overarching benefits of tackling repairs or replacements during the summer season.

By taking proactive measures now, homeowners can:

  • Beat the Fall Rush: With the fall months typically marking the onset of cooler weather and reduced pool usage, summer presents an opportune time to address cover issues before the seasonal rush. By acting early, you can avoid delays and ensure that your pool is ready to be covered once the fall weather moves in.
  • Ensure Continuous Safety: Your pool cover serves as a crucial safety barrier, protecting your loved ones and pets during the off-season. By addressing repairs or replacements during the summer, you can maintain a consistent level of safety once swimming season ends, providing peace of mind for you and your family.
  • Maximize Lifespan: Swimming pool safety covers, such as those offered by LOOP-LOC, are designed to withstand the elements and provide years of reliable protection. By addressing repairs or replacements promptly, homeowners can extend the lifespan of their covers, ultimately saving time and money in the long run.

Assessing Your Pool Cover

Now that we understand the importance of summer repairs or replacements, let’s shift our focus to the initial step: assessing the condition of your pool cover. 

Safety swimming pool covers have an average lifespan of 12 to 15 years, and while many covers can last much longer, it can sometimes be dependent on multiple factors.

Before deciding on any course of action, it’s essential to conduct a thorough inspection to identify any signs of wear and tear. Here are some key indicators to look out for:

  • Loose Threads: Take a close look at the seams and edges of your cover for any loose threads or frayed edges, as these can compromise the integrity and effectiveness.
  • Increased Transparency: Over time, exposure to UV rays can cause the cover material to become more transparent, indicating potential deterioration. If you notice significant transparency, it may be time to consider a replacement.
  • Physical Damage: Inspect the surface of your cover for any visible signs of damage, such as rips, tears, or burns. These can weaken the cover’s ability to secure the pool and should be addressed promptly to prevent further deterioration.

Repair and Replacement Process

Once you’ve assessed the condition of your pool cover and identified any issues, it’s time to initiate the repair or replacement process. Here’s a step-by-step overview of what to expect:

  • Contact a Swimming Pool Professional: Begin by reaching out to your local swimming pool professional to schedule an inspection and discuss your options. They will assess the cover’s condition and provide recommendations based on their expertise.
  • Shipping to LOOP-LOC: If repairs or replacements are necessary, your cover will be shipped to LOOP-LOC for thorough inspection and servicing. To prevent additional damage during transit, it’s essential to follow the preparation requirements outlined by LOOP-LOC, including drying the cover and removing all springs. Your pool professional will help guide you.
  • Turnaround Time: Once your cover is received at our facility, and inspected, our team will promptly proceed with the necessary repairs, if applicable, or replacement to ensure your pool cover is ready for the fall season. 

With a newly repaired or replaced cover waiting to be reinstalled in the fall, your pool is now, ready for summer fun, providing a safe and enjoyable environment for your family to relax and unwind.

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Addressing safety pool cover repairs or replacements during the summer offers homeowners numerous benefits, including timely maintenance, continuous safety, and maximized lifespan. By taking proactive measures to ensure the condition of your cover, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that your pool cover will be ready to go once pool season ends.

Remember to schedule an inspection with your swimming pool professional and leverage LOOP-LOC’s efficient service for timely repairs or replacements. With your pool cover well-maintained ahead of time, you can create lasting memories with your loved ones while enjoying the summer season to the fullest.

SUPER DENSE MESH SAFETY POOL COVERS

Our Super Dense Mesh Covers block virtually all sunlight and let rain and melting snow easily drain through, and our polyester thread is 30% stronger in thread size producing a higher margin of safety in all seams. A LOOP-LOC mesh cover puts an unbreakable “lock” on your pool to protect your family, and only LOOP-LOC is available with the patented CABLE-LOC™ and GAPGUARD® Child Safety Intrusion Barriers.

Available in Green or Designer Black, Gray, Tan or Blue to compliment your outdoor decór.

Why Loop Loc Super Dense Mesh Covers?

Committed to Your Family’s Safety

In our ongoing dedication to the safety and security of your family, LOOP-LOC covers have undergone extensive testing through Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and have earned the seal of approval for safety pool covers.

Unique Anchors

Our unique brass anchors offer the ultimate protection and recess flush with the deck when the cover is removed.

Mesh Construction

Our mesh construction lets rain and melting snow drain right through, and our polyester thread is 30% stronger and safer than other manufacturers.

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How to Choose the Right Pool Cover

Buying the right pool cover can be daunting because there are many options to consider.

How do you know it’s a trusted safety cover? Will your pool cover fit, even if you have a unique pool shape?

A pool is a significant investment, which makes finding the right pool cover even more important. Researching covers now will pay off in the long run because a high-quality cover will last for many seasons to come.

The first place to look is at LOOP-LOC for its varied collection of pool safety covers. We know that there’s a LOOP-LOC cover for your pool, and we can help you select the right one with confidence for the upcoming off-season.

Safety First

Even if you primarily use your pool cover in the offseason, the main reason for a pool cover is typically safety.  When shopping for a cover, first check to see if Underwriters Laboratories have independently tested it.  Regulations for water products require specific knowledge and expertise to clear critical certification and testing challenges. That’s what makes UL testing extremely important. Many pool cover companies will claim that they meet the ASTM standard for manual safety covers, but they are not legally required to follow through with UL testing. LOOP-LOC takes that extra safety step with its mesh safety covers to exceed the guidelines set forth for safety swimming pool covers by ASTM standard F 1346-91 and pass UL testing.

Super Dense Mesh

LOOP-LOC® puts an unbreakable “lock” on your pool to protect your family. Only LOOP-LOC is available with the patented CABLE-LOC™ and GAPGUARD® Child Safety Intrusion Barriers. They close the dangerous gaps created where raised obstructions meet the cover’s edge, so there’s no way a child or pet can slip through.
LOOP-LOC’s exclusive Computer Aided Design ensures a perfect, custom fit for any shape or size pool: from a simple square to the most complex installation, LOOP-LOC can manufacture a custom cover with the perfect fit for any pool or spa.

LOOP-LOC always stays tight, clean and beautiful on your pool – unlike a saggy, unsightly waterbag cover that becomes a dangerous, slippery swamp after just a few rains. LOOP-LOC’s super dense mesh allows rain to drain through. The cover stays dry and beautiful in any weather!
By following LOOP-LOC’s simple care and maintenance instructions for your mesh or solid cover, you’ll be able to open your pool with minimal cleaning and keep your cover in the best shape, year after year!

Unlike solid waterbag covers, a LOOP-LOC requires no pumping, scrubbing or heavy maintenance. Plus, it’s easy to install and remove with LOOP-LOC’s unique anchoring system.

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Ultra-Loc III Solid Pool Cover

It’s the only solid safety pool cover that:

  • Premium coated vinyl material with enhanced 100% polyester Rip-Stop Scrim.
  • Bounces back better and drains super fast. No more ugly pockets of water and debris that is found with other solid vinyl pool covers.
  • Requires no pumping, scrubbing or heavy maintenance like solid waterbag covers. And it’s much lighter in weight than typical solid vinyl pool covers, so putting it on and taking it off your pool is a snap!
  • Fits any pool or spa perfectly, from a simple square to a complex installation with a custom pool cover.
  • Blends beautifully into any backyard décor. It’s available in your choice of green, blue, gray, or tan.

ULTRA-LOC III Is Revolutionary. Here’s Why:

  • Blocks 100% of sunlight.
  • Faster draining! Its unique material “bounces back,” so water quickly finds mesh drainage panels!
  • Exclusive computer-aided design ensures a perfect, custom fit for any shape or size pool.
  • Backed by a 15-year pro-rated warranty.
  • 33% lighter than typical solid vinyl cover material!
  • Stays tight and beautiful year after year, in any weather!
  • Available with or without mesh drainage panels. Pool Covers without drainage panels blocks 100% of sunlight and is sold with an automatic pump, which must be used at all times to meet ASTM safety cover standards.

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Loop-Loc Aqua Xtreme Covers

Loop-Loc Aqua Xtreme Covers put an unbreakable “lock” on your pool to protect your family. Only LOOP-LOC is available with the patented CABLE-LOC™ and GAPGUARD® Child Safety Intrusion Barriers. They close the dangerous gaps created where raised obstructions meet the cover’s edge, so there’s no way a child or pet can slip through.
LOOP-LOC’s exclusive Computer Aided Design ensures a perfect, custom fit for any shape or size pool: from a simple square to the most complex installation, LOOP-LOC can manufacture a custom cover with the perfect fit for any pool or spa. LOOP-LOC always stays tight, clean and bautiful on your pool – unlike a saggy, unsightly waterbag cover that becomes a dangerous, slippery swamp after just a few rains.

Unlike solid waterbag covers, a LOOP-LOC requires no pumping, scrubbing or heavy maintenance. Plus, it’s easy to install and remove with LOOP-LOC’s unique anchoring system.

Benefits of Loop-Loc Aqua Xtreme Covers

  • Offers the ultimate in light blocking technology that deters algae growth, ensuring a cleaner pool in spring when your cover comes off
  • Has a unique, new weave mesh is super-strong and quick-draining
  • Is 50% lighter than solid safety covers for easy handling
  • Is available in popular Green and new Sapphire Navy

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Will it Fit?

LOOP-LOC has exclusive computer-aided design technology to ensure a perfect, custom fit for any pool shape or size. Whether you have a rectangular or kidney-shaped pool or a custom shape, LOOP-LOC can manufacture a cover with a perfect, snug fit for any pool or spa. 

A tight cover is necessary to avoid the accumulation of water that happens with a cover that doesn’t fit well and sags. A sagging pool cover becomes a dangerous, slippery swamp after just a few rain or snow showers.

Overall, the decision to invest in a new pool cover is a big one, but there’s no way to go wrong with a LOOP-LOC pool cover. Each cover is custom designed to your pool’s shape and size, so it’s guaranteed to fit perfectly over any obstructions or curves your pool may have. The right cover is what’s best for you and your pool, Our professionals will help you find the cover that will work best in your situation.

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Why Use A LOOP-LOC Safety Pool Cover

 

What is the difference between a regular pool cover and a LOOP-LOC safety pool cover?

A typical solid vinyl pool cover is little more than a tarp to put over your pool. It does not prevent children or pets from gaining access to the pool. All safety covers must conform to the Standard Performance Specification set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). According to the ASTM, a safety cover must be able to support a certain amount of weight, not permit gaps that a child or pet could squeeze through, and remove standing water. LOOP-LOC safety pool covers far exceed minimum ASTM standards. Built from extremely strong material and secured tightly to the deck by heavy-duty springs and brass anchors, a LOOP-LOC safety cover puts a “lock” on a pool that will prevent children and pets from gaining access to the water.

What is the difference between a LOOP-LOC mesh cover and a solid pool cover?

Both the original LOOP-LOC super dense mesh safety swimming pool cover and our Patented ULTRA-LOC solid safety swimming pool cover provide superior protection for your family. Mesh covers do have one safety advantage: they do not permit water to collect. In order to meet safety cover performance standards, solid covers must provide for the elimination of standing water.

Our Patented ULTRA-LOC® solid safety cover is available in two versions: one with “invisible” mesh panels that allow water to drain through, and an all-solid version that is always sold with an automatic cover pump. Our ULTRA-LOC material is proprietary to LOOP-LOC and made with 100% polypropylene. The pump must be used at all times in order to maintain the safety of the cover. Ultimately, though, the choice between a mesh or solid cover is up to the preference of the user.  Please see important automatic pump instructions under the Care & Maintenace FAQ section for additional information.

What is super dense mesh?

LOOP-LOC’s super dense mesh is manufactured with a denser weave that blocks virtually all sunlight but still lets rain and melting snow easily drain through.  It is the perfect choice for customers who want less light and debris in their pools, but still want the one-of-a-kind protection of the only pool cover proven safe and strong enough to support and elephant! Other 99% mesh covers on the market become clogged and must be scrubbed down in order to drain properly, or the manufacturer also recommends using an automatic cover pump. Avoid the hassle by purchasing LOOP-LOC’s super dense mesh: no scrubbing, no pumps.

LOOP-LOC®’s Aqua-Xtreme Virtually Solid Mesh Safety Cover is everything you could want in a pool cover, and more!

Imagine opening your pool in the spring and having it look almost as clean as the day you closed it. That’s what you can expect from the new Aqua-Xtreme Virtually Solid Mesh Safety covers from LOOP-LOC®. Our ultimate light-blocking fabric not only deters algae growth but drains lightning-quick. Unlike other light blocking covers, this one drains up to 80 gallons per minute without clogging, giving you complete peace of mind.

What colors do you offer?

LOOP-LOC’s super dense mesh covers are offered in our best-selling green, along with our designer color series: blue, tan, gray and black. Our ULTRA-LOC ll covers are offered in green, and designer colors: blue and tan.

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Why Loop-Loc Covers

What is the difference between a regular pool cover and a LOOP-LOC safety pool cover?

A typical solid vinyl pool cover is little more than a tarp to put over your pool. It does not prevent children or pets from gaining access to the pool. All safety covers must conform to the Standard Performance Specification set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). According to the ASTM, a safety cover must be able to support a certain amount of weight, not permit gaps that a child or pet could squeeze through, and remove standing water. LOOP-LOC safety pool covers far exceed minimum ASTM standards. Built from extremely strong material and secured tightly to the deck by heavy-duty springs and brass anchors, a LOOP-LOC safety cover puts a “lock” on a pool that will prevent children and pets from gaining access to the water.

What is the difference between a LOOP-LOC mesh cover and a solid pool cover?

Both the original LOOP-LOC super dense mesh safety swimming pool cover and our Patented ULTRA-LOC solid safety swimming pool cover provide superior protection for your family. Mesh covers do have one safety advantage: they do not permit water to collect. In order to meet safety cover performance standards, solid covers must provide for the elimination of standing water.

Our Patented ULTRA-LOC® solid safety cover is available in two versions: one with “invisible” mesh panels that allow water to drain through, and an all-solid version that is always sold with an automatic cover pump. Our ULTRA-LOC material is proprietary to LOOP-LOC and made with 100% polypropylene. The pump must be used at all times in order to maintain the safety of the cover. Ultimately, though, the choice between a mesh or solid cover is up to the preference of the user.  Please see important automatic pump instructions under the Care & Maintenace FAQ section for additional information.

Aren’t all safety pool covers pretty much the same?

Not at all! The safety of the cover entirely depends on the quality of its materials and manufacturing. LOOP-LOC uses materials that are in many cases far superior to those used by competitors. For example, LOOP-LOC perimeter webbing and double-thick straps, extremely high-strength 302 grade stainless steel springs, and polyester bonded thread that is up to 30% stronger than that used by other competitors. LOOP-LOC inspects every stitch on every cover – and even use contrasting white thread, so LOOP-LOC inspectors can see instantly if a stitch is missed!

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