Installing an inground pool first of all has a significant initial cost. In fact, you need to count on at least 6,000 Doller for the simplest models and if you want a shell pool, it even goes up to over 10,000 Doller. You then have to add to that the maintenance costs (filtration, equipment maintenance, etc.) and of course think about safety in order to avoid accidents. Let’s take a closer look at this last aspect with automatic covers in the form of roller shutters.
The characteristics of automatic roller shutters for swimming pools
For pools that have a rectangular shape, there are actually two main types of roller shutters. Those that are manual and need to be operated by a crank. They have the advantage of being cheap, but have two major drawbacks. On the one hand, it is quite restrictive to have to open and close them each time where there is a risk of forgetting to close them. On the other hand, unless you put a padlock, a child can easily open the shutters and be the victim of an accident.
That is why we recommend the second type which are the automatic roller shutters. In addition to being very practical to use (just press a button on a secure remote control), they can be chosen in two different versions. The first version which is the least expensive is the “above ground” one where the roller will be placed outside the pool at the edge of the narrowest side. It is not the most aesthetic or the most discreet, but it can be installed even after the construction of the pool.
The second version, called the “submerged pool cover”, is the one we recommend if you want discreet and effective protection. Its beach can be underwater or on the surface and will in all cases slightly reduce the swimming surface of your pool. It’s up to you to decide whether you prefer comfort or discretion!
