If you reside in a place prone to extreme climates such as the State of Florida, it’s helpful to install a pool cover to keep leaves and dirt away from your pool. A section also prevents falling trees and other heavy debris from entering and damaging your pool tiles. However, your pool enclosure also needs protection from hurricanes and other adverse conditions.
Today we will teach you how to protect your pool cover from extreme climates.
Don’t drain your pool
If the storm is already in action, you should not drain your pool. Drainage creates hydrostatic pressure that can cause damage, especially if water already saturates the soil around the pool. The resulting force can damage the pool and the enclosure.
Shut down the computer
To avoid electrical hazards, you must turn off all electrical equipment, including pumps, lighting, heaters, and chlorine dispensers. During power surges, which are common during storms, your equipment will stay safe.
Create an airflow path for you pool cover
One of the best tips for protecting your pool cover from extreme weather is to create an airflow path. You can create a path to direct airflow through your enclosure by removing or opening two opposite sides. An airflow path is important to reduce the pressure that hurricane winds can exert on the enclosure.
Select the right material for the pool cover
If you don’t have an enclosure yet or your existing enclosure can’t withstand the coming storm, you may need to build another one. If that’s the case, you’ll need the right materials to make a pool enclosure capable of withstanding Florida’s hurricanes. Aluminum is famous for its unmatched strength and lightness. Aluminum will also last decades, if not centuries. In addition, the installation of an aluminum enclosure adds aesthetic appeal.
By following these simple tips, you can keep your pool cover safe from the consequences of extreme weather.
