I don't know the details of what he's selling, or the shape or size of your pool, so I'm limited on what advice I can offer.1. The two best mesh . . . or mesh + solid . . . safety covers are LoopLoc and Meyco. Both of make covers that will last 8 - 12 years. My experience has been that OTHER covers last 4 - 6, and have other problems, besides durability.So, visit their sites and make up your own mind: https://meycocovers.com/ AND https://www.looploc.com/
2. In safety cover lingo, "custom sizes" = your pool is not a standard shape. Both Meyco and LoopLoc make custom covers. However, you'll need a pool guy to order them, and probably, to install them.
3. Usually, the covers are installed using special brass anchors friction fitted into 3/4" x 2" deep holes drilled into the concrete deck.
4. There are 2 major differences between "custom" and standard covers. Custom covers have straps every 3 - 4', so they can span whatever weird pool shape you have. Standard covers have straps every 4 - 6' . . . so they sag more.
5. Also, custom covers are made to YOUR measurements. Screw up the measurements . . . and you'll end up owning (pre-pay only!) a useless cover.
I prefer LoopLoc for two reasons. First, it just happened to be the cover I usually sold. Second, their straps are woven from polypro thread, rather than polypro monofilament. The Meyco straps -- monofilament -- are hard on your hands.
A story: I once ordered a cover for an L-shaped country club pool that was over 4,000 sft. When it arrived, and we tried to install it, it didn't fit. After spending 2 - 3 hours wrestling with it, we finally discovered that it was the MIRROR IMAGE of the cover I needed. I made a panicked 40 mile drive back to my office, so I could look at my drawing. Whew! My drawing was correct; it was LoopLoc's mistake. They took it back, paid for lost time, and sent me a new one. I found out later they fired the cutting supervisor responsible.
Moral of the story: measure 2x, cut 1x!
Good luck!
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