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As pool covers evolve and the demand continues to grow in South Africa, the local pool cover market is starting to see numerous small scale producers start up by offering cheaper products but not offering the same quality. When it comes to life or death situations like child safety, the details really do matter and, when faced with a drowning hazard, your pool owner will be glad that the tough questions have already been answered.
“Cutting corners is just such a risk for pool covers. In fact, it can be called neglect as it really can lead directly to loss of life. We have been covering pools for nearly 30 years, and as such, we have a clear understanding of what goes into a quality pool cover and a perfect installation. Unfortunately, with the market growing at the lower end, pool owners are being blinded by smaller operators offering low prices. They just aren’t asking the right questions and are therefore learning the hard way. Every week we are asked to re-do a cheap bargain,” says Andrew Crafford of PowerPlastics Pool Covers.
A new pool cover will always look good on installation day but fast forward a year and will it still meet the brief and tick the boxes on performance, longevity and appearance? These are some of the questions that designers and architects should be asking the pool cover supplier before accepting any quote.
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Taking all this into account, it quickly becomes clear that cheap is risky on several levels.
“A reputable pool cover supplier is one that stays on top of trends and tweaks design all the time. It also invests in training and quality checks. Unfortunately, the small one-man shows don’t always have access to such resources. It is one thing to copy a design but the finish, materials and workmanship such as PowerPlastics Pool Covers’ can’t be compared. We are able tick all the above items.
“By tackling this at an architectural and design level, we hope to raise awareness about pool cover quality. A parent will not be pleased about a great pool cover deal when her toddler finds her way to the pool and is able to lift the cover and slide under it,” concludes Crafford.
PowerPlastics Pool Covers has developed a comprehensive range of pool cover solutions. Designs and aesthetics are continually improved and every installer undergoes extensive training. For more intricate pool designs, the PowerPlastics Special Projects division is available to work with design professionals to design a perfectly covered pool. The range is available nationwide and in the online store.
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