Product Information
Description
Tara 16' x 32' HD Heavy Duty Mesh In-Ground Pool Safety Cover, 5x5 Grid, 4x8 Left Flush Step
Dense mesh, maximum shade, USA built.
Tara 16' x 32' HD Heavy Duty Mesh In-Ground Pool Safety Cover (SKU PST-TM1632REHDMLFES5BLU, MPN TM1632REHDMLFES5GRN) is the dense-weave step up from standard mesh: 7.1 oz per square yard of woven fabric that blocks 99% of sunlight and screens dust and debris, while rain and snowmelt drain straight through so no cover pump is ever needed. Tara Manufacturing sews each one to order in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama for a 16' x 32' rectangular pool in the 4x8 Left Flush Step configuration, on a 5' x 5' double-webbing strap grid, and every cover is independently tested to meet or exceed ASTM F1346. Choose from four mesh colors, Blue, Green, Gray, or Tan, with solid brass deck anchors, stainless steel springs, an installation tool, and a storage bag in the box.
Dense Weave, 99% Shade
Algae runs on light, and HD mesh takes almost all of it away. At 7.1 oz per square yard the weave is substantially denser than Tara's standard mesh and blocks 99% of sunlight instead of 95%, while filtering dust and fine debris at the surface. If your pool has been opening green or cloudy under a lighter cover, this is the fabric that fixes it, and it still drains rain and snowmelt straight through into the pool.
Tested to the ASTM F1346 Safety Standard
Every Tara safety cover is independently tested to meet or exceed ASTM F1346, the performance standard written for swimming pool safety covers. Straps cross the cover in both directions on a 5' x 5' grid, each one double layered, with double perimeter webbing, 1 inch reinforcing hems on the fabric panels, triple stitching, and box and X stitched intersections. Anchored and tensioned to the deck, the cover is a taut barrier over the water rather than a sheet floating on it.
Hardware That Outlasts the Cover
Anchors and end caps are non-corrosive solid brass, springs and buckles are stainless steel, and every spring wears a tinted PVC cover. Rub strips are non-staining polyethylene so your coping stays clean, strap tips are non-corrosive double-notched aluminum, and only UV and chemical resistant thread is used anywhere on the cover. An EZ installation tool and a storage bag ship with it, so seasonal removal and reinstall stay a quick two-person job.
Who It's For
Rectangular In-Ground Pools
Built for standard rectangles from 12' x 20' up to 20' x 50', anchored into the surrounding concrete deck on a 5' x 5' strap grid.
Pools with End Steps
Choose the center, left flush, or right flush step version and Tara sews in a 4' x 8' step section that follows your pool's footprint instead of bridging over it.
High-Sun Climates
Where standard mesh still passes enough light to green the water, the 99% shade weave keeps the pool dark from close all the way to open.
Homes with Kids and Pets
Anchored and tensioned, the cover is a taut physical barrier over the water for the months the pool sits unattended, tested to meet or exceed ASTM F1346.
Why PST Customers Pick This
ASTM F1346 Tested
Independently tested to meet or exceed ASTM F1346, the performance standard written for swimming pool safety covers.
Blocks 99% of Sunlight
The 7.1 oz HD weave shades the water almost completely through the off-season, which is the single biggest lever on spring algae.
Made in the USA
Cut and sewn to order by Tara Manufacturing in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, family owned and operated since 1984.
Drains on Its Own
Rain and snowmelt pass straight through the mesh instead of ponding on top, so there is no cover pump to buy, power, or babysit.
5' x 5' Double Webbing
Straps cross the cover every 5 feet in both directions, each double layered, with double perimeter webbing and box and X stitching at the stress points.
Complete Install Kit
Solid brass deck anchors, stainless springs with PVC covers, strap hardware, an EZ installation tool, and a storage bag all ship in the box.
Anchor It Right
A safety cover only performs to ASTM F1346 when every strap is anchored and properly tensioned per Tara's instructions. Set all anchors in sound concrete, bring each spring to the specified tension, and recheck tension after installation and periodically through the winter. Keep the cover fully anchored whenever the pool is unattended.
Full Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the no step, center step, left step, and right step versions?
The no step cover is a plain rectangle. The step versions add a sewn-in 4' x 8' step section at one end, positioned center, flush left, or flush right, so the cover follows your pool's actual footprint and anchors cleanly around the steps. Pick the version that matches where your pool's steps sit.
Which colors can I order?
Every size and step configuration comes in Blue, Green, Gray, or Tan mesh. Pick your color right on this page. Construction, warranty, and price are identical across all four.
How is HD mesh different from Tara's standard mesh?
HD mesh is 7.1 oz per square yard and blocks 99% of sunlight. The standard mesh is 4.7 oz and blocks 95%. Both carry the same 15 year warranty with the first 2 years full and both drain without a pump, but the denser HD weave shades the water far more completely and screens finer debris, so pools that fight spring algae open cleaner under it. Standard mesh is lighter to handle.
How do I size a safety cover for my pool?
Order by your pool's actual water dimensions, not by an existing cover's outer edge. Tara cuts the finished cover larger than a 16' x 32' pool so it overlaps the deck on all sides and anchors into the surrounding concrete. Because each cover is made to order, double-check your measurements before you buy.
Can I install a safety cover myself?
Yes, most pool owners handle it with basic tools. You drill anchor sockets into the concrete deck with a masonry bit, set the included brass anchors, and stretch each spring on with the included EZ installation tool. A second set of hands makes the first fit easier. If your deck is pavers, wood, or stone, contact us before ordering to confirm the right anchoring approach.
Do I need a cover pump with HD mesh?
No. Mesh drains rain and snowmelt straight through into the pool, so nothing stands on the surface. Leaves and debris stay on top where they dry out and blow or brush off. Only Tara's Solid cover requires a pump.
What does the 15 year warranty cover?
Tara backs this cover with a 15 year warranty, first 2 years full and the remainder prorated, against defects in materials and workmanship when the cover is properly ordered, installed, used, and maintained. Keep your proof of purchase, and run any claim through PST Pool Supplies as your authorized dealer.
Order Your Tara HD Mesh Cover
Made to order in Alabama, shipped free, and backed by PST Pool Supplies, an authorized Tara dealer.
Additional Info
| Category | Seasonal Pool Winterizing Pool Safety Covers |
| SKU | PST-TM1632REHDMLFES5BLU |
| MPN | TM1632REHDMLFES5GRN |
| Manufacturer | Tara Manufacturing |
| Weight | 55.1 lb |
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