Thickness: Thicker pool covers (14 mils to 16 mils) offer better insulation in colder, windier climates. Thin pool covers — around 8 mils to 10 mils — are sufficient in warmer climates.

Salloum adds that solar pool covers offer superior insulation in colder and windier climates, but they can be heavy — especially for large pools — so opt for a medium weight range.

A pair of Pasco city employees wrangle some wrinkled up insulated pool covers Monday morning at Memorial Park after gusty weekend winds snarled them. The floating sections didn’t appear damaged ...