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What Kind Of Pool Cover Should You Buy?

It's best to use a cover designed specifically for swimming pools. They're made of special materials, such as UV-stabilized polyethylene, polypropylene, or vinyl. They can be transparent or opaque. Covers can even be light or dark colored. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a swimming pool cover:

1. One of the lowest cost covers made specifically for swimming pools is the bubble (or solar) cover.

2. Vinyl covers consist of a heavier material and have a longer life expectancy than bubble covers. Insulated vinyl covers are also available with a thin layer of flexible insulation sandwiched between two layers of vinyl.

3. Outdoor pools gain heat from the sun, absorbing 75%-85% of the solar energy striking the pool surface, an important contribution to the pool's heating needs. A transparent bubble cover may reduce pool solar energy absorption by 5%-15%, as opposed to a completely opaque cover, which will reduce it by 20%-40%.

4. Decide whether you want a manual, semi-automatic, or an automatic pool cover.

5. Decide if you need a standard or custom made cover for your pool.

There are many factors to consider when choosing a pool cover. The pool professionals at Barry Bartakovits Custom Pools can help with a cover that's custom made for your pool. Call us today at 610) 691-7665 or visit our website, www.custompoolsbybarry.com.

At Barry Bartakovits Custom Pools, our people make the difference. Our team is comprised of eighteen experienced employees - four are PA State certified pool operators and our retail store is a licensed PA state certified chemical applicator. Our in-house team will work tirelessly to provide you with top-of-the-line service, before, during and after the sale of your new outdoor living space. Having just celebrated our 40th year in business, we are proud of the numerous prestigious awards we have received from the Northeast Spa & Pool Association (NESPA), the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP), Penn Jersey Pool & Spa Association, and the Lehigh Valley Builders Association. For more information, call us at 610) 691-7665 or visit http://www.custompoolsbybarry.com/.