Solid vs. Mesh: Which Safety Cover is Right for Me?

Doheny’s Pool Safety Covers are available in both mesh and solid styles. Both materials provide protection for your family, neighbors, pets and wildlife but there are pros and cons to each. So which is the best choice for your pool?

Mesh Covers: Mesh safety covers allow water to drain through the mesh material into your pool. They’re typically lighter, which makes them easier to maneuver and they are also less expensive. They will catch leaves and larger debris, but they let in some sunlight and sediment. This may result in some dirt in the pool and encourage algae growth which could mean a slightly more difficult pool opening in the spring.

Solid Covers: Made from a non-permeable material, solid safety covers won’t let sunlight and debris into your pool. They feature a mesh filtration panel to allow water to enter the pool but keep out all but the smallest particles, which means you’ll be able to start swimming sooner when springtime rolls around. However, they are heavier and typically more expensive.

Choose an In-Stock Safety Cover and Pool Shape

Our in-stock covers are available for rectangular pools, rectangular pools with radius corners, retangular pools with a center end step, rectangular pools with left side steps or right side steps. If you don’t see your pool shape, navigate to our custom safety covers and request an instant quote.