Winter cover options

PlowKing

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Jul 14, 2023
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Kenosha, WI
Hi,

I'm new to the pool game, just had my inground installed last month. I'm trying to plan ahead for the Wisconsin winters and I need a cover...but I'm not exactly thrilled with the idea of drilling holes into my newly stamped concrete pool deck.

Has anyone had success with using ground stakes around the edge of the pool instead of the cement fasteners? That's the only viable alternative to drilling into my concrete that I've come up with so far.

Is it safe to assume the cheaper covers I've seen that are held down by sandbags won't cut it once the snow starts piling up?

I'd take any/all input and advice on the winter cover options. Thank you!!
 
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The stakes can anchor the cover is your ground is solid enough to hold the stake in place. Your issue will be getting straps that are long enough to go past the deck to the stakes.

Covets held down by sand bags fail eventually and are not safety covers that prevent people or animals from falling into the pool.
 
Thank you for the link and input. I'd have no issue with strap length on two sides, but you may be correct on the other two.

I'll likely do it the right way in the end, I just worry about the concrete being marred or cracked during the anchor installations. Many parts of the project were a Murphy's Law exhibition, so I'm trying not to touch things...

Beautiful pool btw!
 
If the factory strap wasn't long enough you could add a piece in the middle to extend it a reasonable distance. A couple of feet would be no problem IMO.
 
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