While most of the nation is still in an anxious state of uncertainty, the pool and spa industry is wondering if this year will be even more successful than last.
The design of this spacious backyard in an estate subdivision in the rural community of Mono, Ont., was intended to provide beautiful views from the nearby custom-built home, which is situated on a generous two-acre property.
With the massive demand for new pool construction, some builders are re-evaluating the way in which they install their pools. As a result of the pandemic, there is renewed interest in aluminum forming systems as builders look for alternative solutions that give them more options when it comes to building pool walls.
After slight growth in 2018, the Canadian swimming pool market, based on the number of permits issued, continued its positive upward trend in 2019. In fact, the total number of permits recorded last year was the second highest in the last 20 years, ranking only behind 2016 (13,054)
After slight growth in 2018, the Canadian pool market, based on the number of permits issued, continued its positive upward trend in 2019 with a year-over-year increase of 3.8 per cent.
The landscape on this large rolling property was very mature, and it had an extremely steep slope at one end of the vinyl pool, which was installed more than 30 years ago.
Despite global economic uncertainty, trade conflicts, a decline in consumer confidence, and a late start to the season, pool permits increased in 2018 by 1.3 per cent year-over-year.
