How to install pool cover with pool deck under rails

[Lilliepad]

Hi All,

I see that in the forums a lot of people are running the wood or composite decking just under the rails. We are about to build a deck for our AGP and would like to do this design. I was hoping someone could post a picture of how to attach the pool cover in this scenario. We just got through our first winter with our cover and ours attaches with clips to the underside of the rails. Obviously it seems like with the decking running right under the rails there is not room to clip the pool cover under there. How are you guys attaching the pool cover? Do you have some kind of hooks on the deck? I thought about that but don't want to create a spot for kids to hurt themselves. Also I thought about somehow tying ropes to the pool cover grommets and bringing through the deck and attaching underneath. If anyone has any photos of how you address this issue I would love to see them!

Thanks a lot!

 

[ajw22]

I think I have seen some people put anchors in the deck, like what is used in inground pool covers. The anchors used on inground pool covers can be screwed flat or removed for the pool season.

Pool Cover Anchors - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Show us what you come up with.

 

[mariane]

We have a paver deck and this is how we "anchor" it. The weights are from the ladder to keep it from floating.

 

[Casey]

I just use the tensioner that comes with the pool cover. I tighten it down n hang bleach jugs of water where there is no decking. It's never failed me.

 

[johnnysnok]

As Casey, I also use the tensioner that comes with the cover. I also use the post covers on top of the cover once it's installed to help hold it down. In my case just the tensioner and post cover caps work very well, and I have never had an issue.

 

[Fester_usmc]

As Casey, I also use the tensioner that comes with the cover. I also use the post covers on top of the cover once it's installed to help hold it down. In my case just the tensioner and post cover caps work very well, and I have never had an issue.

Are the post covers caps just the ones that cover the post normally or are they a special order item?

 

[johnnysnok]

Are the post covers caps just the ones that cover the post normally or are they a special order item?

There just the upright covers that came with the pool

 

[cj133]

Do you order the "correct" size cover for the pool, or generally go a size bigger?

 

[mariane]

We have gone bigger since we cannot find a 16x28 winter cover. Ours is 16x32

 

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