What about heavy rain ? Wouldn't this sink the cover on the edges, letting in limbs & leaves ?
52039
This is a solar cover for warming the water... not a cover like you would use for closing the pool for the winter or to keep leaves out. So yes, leaves and such can get into the water at the edges.
52040
This cover is very good because it keeps the hot water does not sink even falling or water on top because it has small holes in the center so that water flows. If you get Hogas remain above the deck and is the owner's responsibility to move them, regularly servicing the pool and its surroundings.
52041
Actually rain did fall, the leaves were minimal as the real need for the cover is to keep the water warm
1492787
My Nelson Rigg cover has not yet been rained on but I would have to imagine it wouldn't make a big difference. It is water resistant so I you had the cover supported in such a way that no water could puddle up on it then you would be fine but this material does absorb water.
1683900
I've been pleased with how much water it can handle. In a truly heavy downpour, there might be a little mist that bounces off, or possibly some overflow of water in places. This usually doesn't last long enough to do any harm.
497110
The canopy should be put up with a slight angle so water may run off. Eventually water will pass through it but at first it will pool if it doesn't have a certain slope to it.
828340
I've had it in light rain and it's had a splash or two, but in heavy rain I'm not sure. I would not really recommended putting it in that position though.
2149525
Closest we ever got to rain was wet grass and it stayed dry. But I don't think the design would stay dry in actual rain. It's a very open design and would get wet inside I think.
625791
If you get a heavy rain it will kill low areas where the water pools. It really works well with all vegetation but two light applications maybe better than one heavy app if landscaping is an issue
1542526
I haven't used it with rain, I use it as a sun protection, I'm sorry! But I think it should not be good for heavy rain since it is not plastic. ..
1896061
hmmm...wellwe get loads of rain and I have noticed that where the flame goes up in the middle, the paint is gone on the cover . And where that spot is, it is rusting.I would think you would need something more heavy duty. Or buy a cover for it
1478433
I have had the cover for almost a year now and it has always worked fine in the rain. I don't see why it wouldn't.
295190
Not if it rains- it's fabric and not waterproof. Also wind could blow it over, its light weight.
1340226
It sheds rain fine. Even in a downpour, it did not collect water and collapse, as I've witnessed other canopies do.
1291208
That would not be a good use of it--it is very sturdy but a heavy rain would get through it---it's nylon, not canvas. Water could get in through the bottom/base as well if the ground is wet.
423277
A way that might be a possibility would be to put a shield of some kind over the top of the bag, hanging the bag from a shield, say using plywood , plastic, etc.,it wouldn't get wet from the top and probably not the sides, unless heavy wind with the rain.
171898
I don't know how it would hold up in heavy rain, but it's great shelter for mild/moderate rain. I live in Oregon, and mostly use it for a sun shade, but have also spent time out while raining.
1010898
Sorry, but I would not purchase this for outdoor use unless it is protected by a covering of some sort. I left mine out in the open and it was damaged after it got wet from the rain.
864767
No it does not. If you over water it maybe but normal watering or rain is just fine!