A Safety Cover is a winter cover stretched over a pool and secured to anchors built into the deck. Its straps and springs maintain evenly distributed tension around the pool. Unlike a floating winter cover, it forms a barrier above the water and remains in place throughout the cold season.

This cover provides an additional layer of protection against unsupervised access and accidental falls. However, it never replaces a compliant fence, a safe access device, adult supervision, or any other requirements applicable to your property. A Safety Cover is not a play surface: no one should be encouraged to walk on it.

Structured winter protection

A properly installed Safety Cover remains taut above the pool. The springs absorb movement caused by winter conditions while the straps transfer the load to the anchors. This design helps maintain a more stable barrier than a loose sheet and limit direct access to the water.

Fewer large debris items in the pool

Leaves, branches, and surface debris remain on the cover rather than falling directly into the pool. In spring, cleaning can be easier, particularly when the cover has been properly tensioned and maintained over the winter.

Less light to slow algae growth

The shading percentage indicates how much sunlight the fabric blocks. A 99% shade model limits the light available for algae growth more than a 91% model. However, water condition at closing and opening time remain decisive: no cover replaces proper water balance.

A solution designed around your layout

A pool with a raised wall, waterfall, or multilevel deck requires a different design than a simple rectangle surrounded by concrete. Measuring serves both to reproduce the pool’s geometry and to plan anchor points, chafe protection, and transitions around obstacles.

The 5000M is the lightest model in this comparison. Its 5 oz fabric blocks 91% of sunlight. It is a logical choice for homeowners who want to switch from a conventional winter cover to a custom safety cover while maintaining easy handling and a controlled budget.

Its mesh allows rain and melting snow to pass through, which normally eliminates the need for a cover pump. Since more light can pass through the fabric than with the two 99% models, the quality of the closing and the timing of opening become even more important.

The 7000MS blocks 99% of light with a 7 oz fabric. Latham also indicates fine-particle filtration down to 40 microns. For many Quebec homeowners, this model represents the balance between high shade, fine-debris management, drainage, and a weight that remains reasonably easy to handle.

It is particularly suitable for wooded properties, pools with significant sun exposure, or homeowners who want to reduce conditions favorable to algae in the spring without switching to a solid cover.

The 9000MX is the most robust mesh model of the three, with a 7.9 oz fabric and 99% shade. Its design focuses on reinforced suspension and a premium finish. It is intended for homeowners who prioritize maximum performance, a more substantial construction, and the longest limited warranty in this range.

The best model is not necessarily the heaviest. Pool geometry, anchoring surface, obstacles, exposure, and maintenance priorities should guide the recommendation. That is precisely why an evaluation by a specialist is preferable to a choice based solely on the model name.

Yes, a custom-made cover can be designed for many shapes and features, but the project must be measured and validated. Manufacturers have solutions for working around elements such as rocks, water features, raised walls, railings, stairs, diving boards, slides, integrated spas, and certain deck accessories.

The term “custom-made” does not mean that every configuration is automatically compatible. The deck must provide suitable anchor locations, clearances must be sufficient, and the construction details must allow for safe tensioning. Above-ground pools, wood decks, and unusual installations require special validation; never order a cover based solely on the pool’s nominal dimensions.

1. You send the preliminary information: photos, approximate dimensions, city, deck surface, and pool features.
2. Our team analyzes the project and recommends the model or models that match your priorities, along with the relevant options.
3. A professional measurement confirms the geometry, obstacles, anchor points, and details required for manufacturing.
4. The cover is custom-made based on the approved measurements. The final price depends on the shape, area, fabric, hardware, and complexity.
5. Installation and tensioning are carried out according to the agreed configuration, then the usage and maintenance instructions are explained to you.

A cover’s performance depends as much on its installation as on its fabric. A cover that is too loose may rub, sag, or shift. Uneven tension can overload certain straps or anchor points. Professional measuring makes it possible to position the cover and its hardware according to the actual pool rather than an approximate plan.

Latham covers use components such as springs, low-profile rings, reinforced stitching, abrasion-protection strips, and corrosion-resistant hardware. These components must be selected and positioned consistently with the fabric and layout.

1. Visually inspect the tension, straps, springs, and anchors after strong winds or significant weather events.
2. Carefully remove branches and heavy objects with a tool that will not cut the fabric.
3. Do not strike the ice or use a sharp tool on the cover.
4. Maintain the water level according to the closing instructions: the pool water helps support the cover under a significant load.
5. Keep children and pets away, even if the cover provides an additional layer of protection.
6. In the spring, clean the cover, let it dry completely, and store it away from moisture, chemicals, and rodents.
7. Have a frayed strap, damaged spring, unstable anchor, or worn area inspected promptly.