How Strong Are Automatic Pool Covers?

January 21, 2021

Our automatic pool covers are strong enough to hold a 1600lb vehicle. Contact us for a quote today. Safety should be a top concern when purchasing a new pool.

While we wouldn’t recommend doing this on your pool cover, this does demonstrate that your kids or pets running over our covers should be no problem!

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