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When it’s time to close your pool for the year, remember to thoroughly cover it to protect against falling leaves, rain, ice, snow, and winds. Properly installing a cover is even more crucial if you have an above-ground swimming pool. To fully safeguard it against the elements this offseason, below are some helpful tips you can follow.

5 Above-Ground Pool Covering Tips

1. Leave the Water

If you don’t take your pool down and place it in storage during the winter, leave some water in it. This will protect the liner from rips, drying out, and shrinking. However, you still need to drain it just below skimmer levels to avoid frozen or burst pump lines. Keep an eye on the water over the winter to prevent it from getting too low.

2. Add Winterizing Chemicals

Adding certain chemicals, such as algaecide and chlorine shock, will reduce any stains or algae buildup. This means when you go to open your pool next summer, it will be cleaner and easier to get ready. Clean water will also aid in keeping your liner intact through heavy freezes.

3. Place an Air Pillow in the Pool

To further protect against freeze damage, add an air pillow to the center of the pool. This affordable device sits below your cover and prevents a solid sheet of ice from forming on the surface of the water, which could create too much pressure on the pool walls and cause cracks.

4. Protect Against Heavy Winds

poolPool covers are incredibly durable and offer protection from wind damage, but they need to be tightly secured to do so. You can do this by applying a cover seal and clips or weighing the cables down with heavy objects like milk jugs and wall bags.

5. Be Mindful of Rain & Leaves

When rain and leaves pile on top of your pool cover, they can create stress and make it fall into the water. This causes water to push out over the sides. You can minimize both of these issues by installing a leaf catcher and a pool cover pump. However, you should still periodically check the cover for any heavy debris.

 

When you need quality supplies to winterize your above-ground pool, visit Distinctive Swimming Pools in Washington Depot, CT. They stock all types of brand-name equipment, and their team will help you find everything you need. Call them today at (860) 868-3622 for more information about the products they carry, or visit their website to learn more about their extensive pool services.

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