The ability to complete a homeowner’s dream backyard oasis is a gratifying experience for any pool builder. Every project is distinctive in its own right and is met with unique challenges that need to be overcome—including a global pandemic.
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.
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.
Ground preparation is critical when installing any pool. For an inground pool, depth and grade, soil types, and water tables are some of the main concerns.
