I'm about to order a solar cover and reel for my pool. We've got a 4x8 step section in our pool. Those of you who have a solar cover and a step section, do you cover the steps also? I can order a "step section" from In The Swim (where I'm getting my cover from) and it's only $8 more. Also, the Solar Blanket Tape...is it worth the extra $5 or would a roll of duct tape do about the same thing? This is what it says...Use to attach a Step Section to your blanket or to repair small tears. Includes 100 square inches of material.

Thanks in advance.