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It took my builder all of 2 hours to install my 22x40' Latham branded cover. I would be surprised that the pool was not previously outfitted with a winter cover. Does your pool deck not already have cleats drilled-in for the winter cover? If not, he is trying to charge you basically $5k to layout, then drill a couple of dozen holes in the pool deck, install the retention cleats, then place the cover. The cover should cost no more than $500, $1k tops. When drained down, the autocover will hang, then fill with water, then break. As someone else mentioned, the autocover floats on the surface. Combining efficiency with luxury, the team at Real-Time slat covers make and install automatic pool covers NZ wide. To properly winterize, the pool must be drained to a few inches below the returns. An efficient, cost-effective and exclusive choice for the discerning pool owner, our slat covers are custom-made to suit your swimming pool. I do not understand the logic behind protecting the tiles though. T4 fits a 24 motor side box length and was the first to feature adjustable end hubs and adjustable reel diameter. The mesh cover also keeps out debris such as leaves. The original full-size T4 automatic pool cover system was introduced in 2017 as the first automatic pool cover system designed for stainless steel cable fitting pools up to 80 long. A mesh winter cover allows for snow / ice to melt and drain back into the winterized pool. Autocovers are meant to be retracted during winter. The HydraLux is a unique automatic pool cover that utilizes extruded rigid PVC slats.