Building a swimming pool in your own backyard is an expensive, stressful, and very time-consuming process. It can take up to US$50,000, several months to build, and a lot of your free time. Because of this, it is so stressful. Fortunately, if you just want the benefits of relaxing and water with friends or family members, you do not have to go down the regular expensive path. Nowadays, plunge pools have become much more popular and there is a good reason why. They are very different than what all of us are used to.
But, what makes them so different, and why you should consider this over the alternatives? Well, there is no straightforward answer to this question because it all depends on your needs and your situation. If you have a large backyard, a big budget, and enjoy swimming, I guess you can just go with the regular and more expensive option.
However, for those that want to properly landscape their backyard and to maintain the luxury of the property, a plunge pool is a much better option. If you do not really care about swimming or exercising, why not go with this alternative?
To help you decide whether you need such a luxury on your property, I decided to write this article and explain what exactly makes plunge pools so different.
1. It is much more affordable
Since you are here reading this article, I assume that you already know the costs of building an average-sized or a large swimming pool. It does not matter whether you are in the United States, Australia, or in Europe, the cost is always summer between $30,000, or $50,000. Of course, there are always cheaper alternatives, but when working on such a project, I think that it is always best to go for higher quality materials to ensure a longer lifespan.
However, what if I told you that you can save some money if you pick a plunge pool instead of the regular option? Keep in mind, you will not save an incredible amount of money because the entire construction process is still the same. The way you will save money is by using fewer materials. Nevertheless, even those savings cannot be ignored. You could save $5000, $10,000, or even more.
I guess it depends on the size or shape that you have chosen.
2. It is not exactly for swimming
If you have been wondering what exactly makes plunge pools so different than the rest, it is the fact that they are not made exactly for swimming. Most of the time, they are built for a much more relaxing and calm atmosphere. It is not for swimming, exercising, or letting your children splash around. It is more about sitting down in the water with your friends or close family members and enjoying the calm atmosphere. Here, you can enjoy some drinks, snacks and you can even watch a movie.
Another main difference is the fact that most plunge pools also have a bench or a place to sit down while inside of the water. This allows for a much more relaxing experience instead of having to stand all the time.
It is basically the perfect place where you can just escape from the real world and forget about your stressful day at work or any other troubles. There are actually quite a few mental and physical benefits of relaxing in such a way. If you want to know more about those benefits, you can learn more here. Maybe learning about those advantages could help you make a decision.
3. You can still swim in it
Just because I mentioned previously that plunge pools are not exactly made for swimming that does not mean that you can use them for that same purpose. You just have to remember that it will be much smaller and it may not be as comfortable for such an exercise.
If there is someone swimming in it, it will be limited to one or two people max. However, if you have young children, this is the perfect place where they can get comfortable with water and where they can learn to swim.
It is very easy to oversee what your children will be doing since it is so much smaller than any regular pool. In other words, this investment may also make your life as a father or mother much easier. It can help you relax even you, yourself, are not using it.
4. More energy-efficient
All the points I made above are great advantages in reasons why plunge pools are so different than the alternatives. But, this article would not be finished if I did not mention the fact that they are much more energy-efficient.
Since the body of water is so much smaller, the pumps have to spend a lot less energy to keep it moving. Some would say that the pumps use 35% less energy than huge pumps that are used for regular-sized swimming pools. If you care at all about your carbon footprint or your energy bills, I think that this is a huge advantage that should not be ignored.
All of us should aim to lead to much more energy-efficient lives. A greener lifestyle will help planet Earth stay green.
5. Less maintenance
Another thing everyone hates about swimming pools is the fact that you have to waste so much time maintaining them. Cleaning the filters, cleaning the water, adding chemicals, scrubbing the walls and other maintenance tasks can be very frustrating.
Fortunately, plunge pools require a lot less maintenance. Since there is a small amount of water, the pumps can easily keep it clean. Using a skimmer to grab all those leaves, bugs or any other debris is much faster and simpler. The filter will also stay cleaner for longer periods of time. Since all of these tasks can be performed much faster, you could save a lot of time on maintenance.
On the surface, plunge pools may not seem so different, but as you can see, they are actually quite different.
