5 Things to Know About Mesh Pool Safety Covers

Mesh safety covers that meet ASTM F1346 standards are the safest option for kids and pets. They drain water instead of pooling it, so a child or pet that falls onto the cover won’t be trapped under a giant puddle.

Solid covers can hold enough water to drown a small animal or a toddler. Mesh covers eliminate this risk by allowing water to drain through.

The mesh itself is strong enough to hold a person, but the anchors are the weak point if installed wrong. Always have the cover professionally installed with proper brass anchors in concrete. Do not DIY the anchor system.

Cheap solar covers or thin vinyl covers are not safety covers. They tear, pool water, and give false security. Spend the money on a real mesh cover with straps and springs.

Do not cheap out on the anchor system. Proper anchors are critical for the cover to perform as a safety device.