outdoor water features

Pool rock water features can offer a variety of benefits to a homeowner

Things to consider are the type of buyer that would be interested in your home. If they like the idea of having a pool then having a custom-made water feature by the poolside will get them excited about investing in the property. On the flipside we have seen many new homeowners have a pool filled in because they did not want one.

Whether or not you should add a pool to the yard is something that requires a bit of knowledge of the surrounding area. It sounds simple but it is surprising how often builders forget to understand what type of buyer or demographic they are catering to. Sometimes the buyer doesn’t want or even care about owning a pool.

Keep in mind that there are different options to choose from ranging from concrete, GFRC, paneling, natural rocks, fibreglass, or plastic.

Advantages of having rock water features by the pool

1. The white noise produced by a waterfall helps to drown out the sounds of nearby traffic
2. The soothing sounds help to promote stress-relief and relaxation
3. Help to increase the property value or appeal to home buyers
4. They are a symbol of wealth as not everyone can afford them
5. Makes for a private resort-like setting with the addition of a few palm trees
6. Lasts for many decades with minimal down-time
7. Can be enjoyed year-round or whenever you decide to have it turned on
8. They require minimal maintenance to operate (ensure water level is maintained and pump is replaced every several years)
9. Can be customized with your favorite lighting, shapes, designs, and colors
10. An affordable luxury that can be purchased for the same price as a designer purse or piece of jewellery
11. Receive many compliments

Disadvantages of pool rock water features

1. They aren’t viewed as an investment to the average consumer
2. May require a permit which can be difficult to get if using heavy materials, drilling into natural rock, and so forth.
3. Same as above, depending on the type of material used, if a mistake is made during the construction, you can end up with expensive maintenance issues
4. The cost of maintaining a pool may surprise first time pool owners who may be too busy to do their own maintenance The small amounts do add up over time. A pool rock water feature that flows into the pool will require extra maintenance and care
5. Jealous neighbors that will try to 1-up you with a bigger one
6. Expect high shipping fees for products purchased outside of Canada

Advantages of WaterfallNow’s Pool Rock Water Features

1. We take care of the maintenance with one phone call
2. Lightweight with no permit requirements
3. Simple to install
4. No large trucks or machine equipment required
5. Custom-designs that can be changed during the formation process
6. Small working crews which reduces cost to the consumer
7. Any lighting, or other custom materials such as water sheers and spillways can be incorporated into the design
8. No limit to the size, shape, or design
9. Operates in all 4 seasons
10. Does not need to be operated on an ongoing basis like most water features
11. Remote control switch on or off
12. Competitive pricing for custom work
13. Can be premade and shipped locally according to the designs you had in mind
14. Artificial rocks made with fibreglass to capture the realistic indentations seen on real rocks
15. Pondless waterfall designs that recirculate water over and over for reduced maintenance