So What Are Pool Liners and Why are they so Important?

Dec 1
08:15

2011

Anna Woodward

Anna Woodward

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Pool liners are the barrier between your pool and the elements and they can help protect your pool from damage.

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You probably put a lot of thought into the size,So What Are Pool Liners and Why are they so Important? Articles shape and design of your outdoor pool before you had it built to ensure it would meet the needs of your family but there are some small details that many new owners neglect such as putting the same thought, time and research into their swimming pool liners.

So what are these things and why are they so important? Pool liners are intended for both in ground and above ground swimming pools and they are an essential part of your extending the life on your investment. Pool liners are made from vinyl or plastic and they protect the walls and flooring from damage due to algae, chemicals used to clean the water and harmful UV rays by adhering to the surface and acting as an effective barrier between the walls and floor and the elements that come into contact with it.

When water is not properly maintained and kept clean algae can take over turning the water green or brown and making the water unsafe to swim in. In addition to making the water look disgusting, algae can also create some major health issues for anyone who comes into contact with it including water borne illness like E Coli. But if that weren't enough to make you want to keep your water clean, there is also the fact that algae can do a lot of permanent damage to stain the floors and walls without any lining up to protect your investment.

So pool liners are a good investment to ward off any future restoration cost that you may not see coming down the road. After all if the walls and floor are stained and look dirty, the appeal to your pristine blue waters is compromised and the value of your investment declines greatly. So now that you know why you need one the next step is to understand how to pick good pool liners from the wide selection available out there.

The goal of this piece of equipment is to protect your big investment so you want one that will last and not succumb in a few years to the ill effects of UV rays and chlorine which is a major component to kill algae in the water. Most of these items have a life span that ranges from a few years to a decade and how long yours last will depend on the quality and care it gets. Keep in mind the thicker the barrier, the longer the life span of the barrier as well.

Once you have the barrier installed you will have to keep it maintained, cleaned and periodically look for rips or tears that can compromise the integrity of the barrier. You should expect to replace this barrier device periodically which is no easy feat regardless if it's above ground or below ground but keep in mind as you do so, that this barrier is the only thing standing between maintaining the value of your investment and losing it.