Pond Liner and Underlayment
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A pond liner is an impermeable membrane used for water retention. It is crucial when building a pond or water feature. Without pond liners, water will simply be absorbed into the soil or leak through any rock crevasse. What good is a pond with out water?
They come in two main types: Flexible & Rigid/Preformed. The most durable, practical & longer lasting liner is the flexible rubber liner. Rigid or Preformed liner is hard to repair if it cracks and is limited in space. I like the EPDM pond liner the best. It's easier to handle and there's no limit to how creative you can be!
EPDM pond liner is the most popular and widely used pond liner due to the cost. It is an elastomer used in garden appliances and electrical and roofing installation. EPDM is compatible with fireproof hydraulic fluids, hot or cold water and Alkalis. It is comes 30 mm, 45mm or 60mm thick. 45mm is heavy duty and easier to use than 60mm. It is safe for fish and plant life and is designed to withstand U.V. Radiation. EPDM is flexible and easy to install.
EPDM pond liners are usually sold by the square foot. They come in rolls 5', 10', 15', 20', 25', and 30' in width. Larger widths may be special ordered.
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EPDM RUBBER LINER
FISH SAFE EPDM RUBBER POND LINERS (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) are flexible and specially formulated for the safety of fish and aquatic plants. The beauty of EPDM pond liners lies in their versatility--they can be molded to fit the contours of any size pond or landscape feature. In addition to this flexibility, these synthetic rubber liners have outstanding resistance to the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation (UV), ozone, and oxidation. They are virtually maintenance-free once installed, and can be used in simple decorative ponds or more complex applications.
45 Mil Fish-safe Epdm Liner
Roll Lengths Available: 50' and 100'. Minimum liner size 10' x 10', larger sizes cut in 5' increments. Standard* Roll Width (ft) 10 x 50 or 100 15 x 50 or 100 20 x 50 or 100 25 x 50 or 100 30 x 50 or 100 35 x 50 or 100 40 x 50 or 100 45 x 50 or 100 50 x 5
120001 8' X 10' 45 Mil Boxed Liner
Roll Lengths Available: 50' and 100'. Minimum liner size 10' x 10', larger sizes cut in 5' increments. Standard* Roll Width (ft) 10 x 50 or 100 15 x 50 or 100 20 x 50 or 100 25 x 50 or 100 30 x 50 or 100 35 x 50 or 100 40 x 50 or 100 45 x 50 or 100 50 x 5
Before installing rubber liner in your pond, I highly recommend placing a Pond Underlayment! Underlayment helps to protect the pond liner from penetration by sharp objects waiting to ruin your project i.e. rocks, roots or sticks.
Pond Underlayment Fabric felt makes a practical under padding and is relatively inexpensive. It does not have to be cut in a solid piece under your liner but can be used in multiple sheets. If felt is unavailable Indoor/Outdoor carpet and/or carpet padding can be used as a substitute, although I don't recommend it! It's prone to dry rot and is impractical alone. It may be used with Underlayment Felt however for heavier boulders.
Underlayment come in a 15' width
UNDERLAYMENT
25000 25001 Rock Pad
Npul1010 Custom Underlayment 100sq-diy Quality
This soft, polyethylene fabric will last 20+ years under your liner. It is a 3-dimensional underlayment that allows gas to escape. It has a non-slippery surface and provides protection for the liner from rocks and other sharp objects, and spreads easily.