Solid safety pool covers share many similarities with mesh covers except for one major difference.
Vinyl vs mesh pool cover.
Mesh safety pool covers typically last longer than vinyl covers however both of the covers offered by pool warehouse come with a 15 year warranty.
A solid cover costs between 1 800 and 3 600 for the same shape and size as a mesh cover about 600 more on average.
The cover not only protects humans animals and other objects from entering the pool it also restricts the amount of sunlight the water is exposed to thus minimizing the growth of algae.
A mesh cover costs between 1 200 and 3 000 depending on the shape and size of the pool.
In most cases the price difference between the two is 200 600.
Mesh covers typically last longer than vinyl covers.
Solid safety covers are made from a non permeable vinyl material and still have most of the same qualities as mesh covers.
Mesh covers do not need a pump on top because they just let the pool water pass.
With a solid pool cover sunlight and water aren t able to pass through so the pool is less likely to develop algae.
Mesh security cover for an inground pool mesh cover advantages.
Mesh pool covers typically cost 200 600 less than a solid vinyl pool cover and last 10 15 years.
When you cover your pool with a vinyl mesh cover you also decrease the need for chemicals.
While both can keep leaves and other debris out of your pool they have their own advantages and disadvantages.
All prices reduced.
Mesh covers are significantly less expensive than solid covers both to purchase and install.
The material they re made from.
Mesh covers typically cost 200 600 less than a solid vinyl pool cover.
With a solid safety cover all dirt silt debris and rainwater are kept out of your pool during the off season and accumulated water is drained off the cover in one of two ways with a cover pump for 100 solid covers or via drain panels mesh panels built into some solid safety covers read more about those below.
I ve found the average lifespan for a mesh cover to be 10 15 years.
Pool covers are available with both a solid and a mesh construction.