Swimming pool covers should be used for your Virginia pool year ’round

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hot tubs and spa Swimming pool and hot tub owners and swimming pool and hot tub contractors in Virginia understand that a cover should be part of the overall package when you’re having a swimming pool constructed or a hot tub installed. When it comes to keeping curious children, pets or wildlife out of the water a cover is a must.

Swimming pool covers add an additional layer of safety to the swimming pool in addition to the fencing and other security measures you may have incorporated. Anyone who owns a swimming pool should teach the children basic water safety and the children should know that under no circumstances are they allowed in or around the pool when there are no adults paying attention to them. It doesn’t matter whether you have an inground swimming pool, an above ground swimming pool or a hot tub, safety measures need to be in place and in all areas of the country, there are zoning and code enforcement mandates for swimming pool safety measures and the items required.

When you consider the layers of protection that a swimming pool cover provides — in addition to helping keep your water cleaner longer and cutting back on the amount of water evaporation — you can see where it is an investment in which you should not skimp.

Covers come in many shapes, sizes and designs, from manually operated to electronic swimming pool covers that run on tracks at the push of a button. Even with a cover in place, it is not a foolproof way to keep children from drowning. Supervision must be in place by adults at all times.

Fencing, locked gates, floating alarms, motion activated lights and cameras and covers can all enhance pool safety the swimming pool contractors at Town & Country Pools explain, adding that the pool fence should be at least four feet high, but local code enforcement may call for a fencing that is higher and may even dictate the type of fence material you can use. Your Virginia swimming pool contractor will likely have covered the information with you and will have secured the necessary permits for the pool construction.

Your family swimming pool or hot tub will bring many hours of fun and enjoyment but it needs to be done with safety and responsibility always front of mind.