Taking out an inground pool is not one job. People describe at least three ways, and each leaves something different in your yard. Short answer: Full removal takes the old structure out and fills the hole.Read More…
In a climate with snow, you generally need both. Latham says that if you have an automatic pool cover, you will also need a winter pool cover when you close the pool for the season, becauseRead More…
ASTM F1346 is the performance standard for pool and spa safety covers. To verify a cover, look for the F1346 marking and warning label on it, and ask the maker for current documentation for your model.Read More…
No. A winter safety cover does not replace a required pool fence or barrier. The swimming pool code that Virginia and West Virginia use exempts a pool from the barrier rules only when it has aRead More…
Standing water should not be left to sit on a solid safety cover. Latham says a cover pump “prevents unsafe water accumulation” on solid covers. Use a weighted submersible pump rated for no more than 20Read More…
Latham’s published guidance for its fiberglass pools is to keep the water 4 to 6 inches below the skimmer under a solid cover, and about 12 to 18 inches below the skimmer under a mesh cover.Read More…