All above ground pools need a cove. Read any pool manufacturer's installation instructions and you will find that cove is a vital structural element of your pool. A cove is needed to keep the weight of the water in the pool liner from causing it to balloon out under the bottom of the pool wall. Previously, pool cove had to be hand built, in place, using tons of sand or dirt. Liner failures due to cove washout were all too common. Corrosion occurred rapidly where metal components, at the bottom of the pool, came in contact with moisture in the sand or dirt. Hand-formed coves can often be uneven and can make cleaning your pool difficult.Over 30 years ago, Gladon Company had a better idea! They invented and patented the original pre-formed pool cove. Since then, these coves have been proven in millions of pool installation.Gladon Original Cove is a 3 inch by 4 inch preformed cove made from chemically neutral Ethafoam, and is safe for use with all pool liners. Lightweight and easy to handle, Gladon Original Cove comes in 48 inch long sections that bend easily without breaking and are compatible with all pool brands. Its unique black plastic backing strip makes it easy to install in most makes of pools. The plastic backing strip locks each section of cove into the bottom rail, allowing it to move as the pool wall expands and contracts. Unlike sand or dirt, Gladon Original Cove can not be washed out and will not hold moisture against metal components. This feature reduces corrosion and may add years of life to a pool and its components. Because Gladon Original Cove is made from a high density foam, it will not change shape or indent, making pool cleaning easier.How many pieces of Pool Cove do you need?
