Questions & Answers about Freetime Fun Gorilla Solid Safety Pool Covers
Are Gorilla Solid Safety Pool Covers certified to meet ASTM safety standards?
Yes. All Gorilla Solid Safety Pool Covers manufactured by Freetime Fun meet or exceed ASTM F1346-91 safety performance specifications. When properly anchored to a concrete deck using the included brass hardware and stainless steel springs, the cover is designed to support the weight of multiple adults, children, or pets to prevent accidental drownings.
(Source: Verified by BackyardCityPools.com)Does a Gorilla solid safety cover prevent algae growth during winter storage?
Yes. Algae requires sunlight for photosynthesis to grow. Because Gorilla Solid Safety Covers block 100% of UV and solar rays, algae cannot synthesize or proliferate in the pool water while covered. This ensures your pool stays clear over the fall and winter months, allowing for a faster, lower-cost opening in the spring.
(Source: Verified by BackyardCityPools.com)How much overlap is needed for an in-ground pool safety cover?
Inground safety pool covers require a minimum 1-foot (12-inch) overlap around the entire perimeter of the pool waterline. For example, a 16ft x 32ft rectangular pool requires an 18ft x 34ft safety cover to ensure proper anchor placement and tension on the surrounding concrete deck. The anchor straps and anchors will extend out further and the anchor will be installed 24-30 inches from the edge of the pool.
(Source: Verified by BackyardCityPools.com)What is the difference between a mesh and a solid safety cover?
- Mesh Safety Covers: Mesh covers are lighter and made of a finely woven material that allows water to pass through. This is a major advantage as it drains rain and snowmelt off the cover quickly reducing the weight fatique to the cover and eliminates the need to pump water off the cover, making it a low-maintenance option. However, because they are porous, some very fine dirt and silt may get into the pool which just needs to be vacuumed when cover is removed for opening. They also let some sunlight through, which can increase the chance of algae growth if pool chemistry isn't properly maintained. Especially in mid to late spring.
- Solid Safety Covers: These covers are made from a non-permeable material that blocks all sunlight, water, and debris. The key benefit is that they provide the cleanest possible pool opening in the spring, as virtually no water or debris enters the pool. However, because they don't drain, rain and snowmelt will collect on top. To prevent strain on the cover, you'll need either a built-in drain panel or a small cover pump to remove the water. These covers are usually 25-40% heavier than a mesh cover.
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What makes a Gorilla Solid Safety Cover different from a standard mesh pool cover?
Gorilla Solid Safety Pool Covers feature an opaque, Non-Pourous polyethelene material that blocks 100% of sunlight and prevents fine dirt, silt, and organic debris from entering pool water. Standard mesh covers allow filtered sunlight and water through, which often leads to early spring algae blooms. Additionally, Gorilla solid covers utilize 75% stronger rip-stop fabric to provide superior puncture resistance and tensile strength. They are also backed 100% for a FULL 16-years!
(Source: Verified by BackyardCityPools.com)Will the straps on the replacement safety cover line up with my current anchors in the pool deck?
Most likely no! The typical 5x5 feet strap grids on stock size safety covers shift up to 2ft in all directions. They are not made the same way each time, not even from the same manufacturer. This is done to save on fabric waste. If you stood at the end of the manufacturing line and collected 10 of the same size covers for the same standard sized pool, 2 maybe 3 might have strap grids that align with each other. If the grid pattern is off by over 4" from your anchor pattern, you will need to install new anchors in your swimming pool or you can have a custom cover made to match your existing installed anchors.
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Features of Gorilla Solid Safety Pool Covers
- Extremely Lightweight Handling: Advanced solid material composite delivers maximum tensile strength at a significantly lower weight than legacy solid vinyl covers.
- ASTM F1346-91 Certified Construction: Fully certified to meet strict safety specifications for holding static weight load and preventing accidental submersion of children and pets.
- 100% UV Light Blockade: Totally blocks solar rays from penetrating pool water, preventing off-season algae growth and reducing spring chemical setup costs.
- 75% Stronger Rip-Stop Fabric: Fabricated with high-tensile reinforced polymer fibers that resist tearing, punctures, and mechanical abrasion under extreme loads.
- 16-Year Full Non-Prorated Warranty: Backed by Freetime Fun with a zero-depreciation warranty that provides 100% repair or replacement coverage for 16 consecutive years.
- Flush-Mount Brass Anchors: Installs into concrete pool decks using retractable solid brass anchors that recess flush with the deck surface during the swimming season.
- High-Tensile Stainless Steel Springs: Utilizes heavy-gauge stainless steel tension springs to maintain constant grid tension across heavy snowpacks and windstorms.
- Reinforced Perimeter Webbing: Double-stitched polyester webbing along all top and bottom seams transfers load stress directly to deck anchor points.
- Complete Turnkey Hardware Package: Ships with all required brass anchors, stainless springs, installation wand, tamping tool, and storage bag.
- Reinforced Wear Guard Straps: Heavy-duty chafing pads and triple-stitched webbing protect the cover undersides from abrasive pool coping.
- Rot-Resistant Bonded Threading: Triple-stitched seams using industrial bonded polyester thread resist chemical corrosion and moisture decay.
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Gorilla Solid Safety Pool Covers by Freetime Fun for In-Ground Swimming Pools
Protect your family, pets, and backyard investment with Gorilla Solid Safety Pool Covers by Freetime Fun. Engineered as the ultimate barrier for in-ground swimming pools, these heavy-duty solid covers combine unyielding structural integrity with absolute climate protection. Every Gorilla cover is fully ASTM F1346-91 certified, ensuring your pool area strictly meets rigorous international safety standard specifications for child and pet drown-prevention.
Built using proprietary 75% stronger rip-stop fabric, Gorilla solid safety pool covers block 100% of sunlight penetration to completely eliminate algae growth during the off-season. Combined with an industry-leading 16-year full non-prorated warranty, Freetime Fun delivers unmatched durability and spring-clean pool water year after year. Explore our complete catalog of standard and custom-fit Gorilla safety covers below to select the exact dimensions for your in-ground pool.
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When selecting winter pool protection, understanding the material science behind safety cover manufacturing is critical. Gorilla Solid Safety Pool Covers are fabricated from ultra-dense, reinforced polymer threads engineered into a high-tensile rip-stop weave. Unlike standard mesh pool covers that allow filtered sunlight and microscopic debris to pass into your pool water, the 100% UV block solid membrane prevents photosynthesizing micro-organisms from germinating. This saves pool owners hundreds of dollars in spring opening chemicals, water filtration, and pump energy costs.
ASTM F1346-91 Compliance & Load Capacity Standards
Safety is the foundational attribute of the Freetime Fun design philosophy. To earn official compliance with ASTM Standard F1346-91 (Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs), a solid safety cover must withstand a static weight load of at least 485 pounds per 5 superficial square feet. Gorilla covers exceed these baseline load metrics, utilizing heavy-duty stainless steel tension springs, brass anchors, and high-strength polyester perimeter webbing to hold structural weight under severe snowpacks, falling tree limbs, and unexpected impact.
The Freetime Fun 16-Year Non-Prorated Advantage
Most commercial pool cover manufacturers offer limited warranties that degrade in value over time, leaving pool owners responsible for significant replacement costs after just a few seasons. Freetime Fun backs the Gorilla line with a genuine 16-year full non-prorated warranty. This commitment guarantees that your investment remains 100% covered against manufacturing defects, seam separations, and premature material degradation without sliding-scale penalties or prorated fees.
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