A desire to create a ‘vacation-like experience’ at home has fuelled increased demand for pools, as well as hot tub shortages in Canada
Aman Syal, manager of programs and marketing for the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada, says the desire to create backyard escapes amid the pandemic fuelled a high demand for pools and hot tubs in the past two years. “Everybody was working from home, and on the weekends, you were home,” she says. “[People] just wanted that feeling of being on a vacation but in your own residence.” Ms.
“Having a hot tub on your rooftop can be extremely expensive, though,” says Ms. Zheng. “You need to reinforce the roof to withstand the weight of the hot tub filled with water. Unless that is something you absolutely love to have, most people forego this plan once they find out how much cost and work is involved.”
“It’s more for the enjoyment of the owner rather than trying to make more money when reselling,” she explains. However, if the property is in a neighbourhood where most homes have swimming pools, adding a backyard pool is a more worthwhile investment. Ms. Szabo got used to having a hot tub when she lived in a condo and decided her new home had to have one as well.A pool should also make sense for the outdoor space available; for example, if a pool takes up most of a small backyard, that could be a deterrent. “But for a pool that fits in with the landscaping, and it’s a proportional size to your yard, or if it’s a hot tub built with a deck or gazebo with awnings, that adds value,” Ms. Zheng explains.
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