Hi!
I am building a pond and am struggling to find the right type of adhesive for my liner. Our mason is going to lay CMU around the base of the pond to provide the structure and then build a low brick wall (two brick widths thick) from the top of the block to about a full brick course above the water line. My plan was to use my EPDM liner on the bottom of the pond, and adhere it to the inside of the outermost brick and the inside of the CMU structure. After the interior brick course is laid, I will use a silicone (fish safe) caulk along the bottom of the interior brick course and use an epoxy sealer on the brick to create an extra barrier up to the water line.
If I can figure out how to post a photo, I will upload my wall section!
My research indicates that Firestone Bonding Adhesive may be the best product for the job, but I am struggling to find it OR if I can find it, it seems pricey. I am considering Lion Guard as a back up, but I am wondering if I could use a plain EPDM roof adhesive instead? I do not plan for the adhesive to ever be exposed to the pond water, so I cannot imagine it needs to be fish safe, and most roof adhesives are waterproof anyway!
Appreciate any advice!
Thanks!
I am building a pond and am struggling to find the right type of adhesive for my liner. Our mason is going to lay CMU around the base of the pond to provide the structure and then build a low brick wall (two brick widths thick) from the top of the block to about a full brick course above the water line. My plan was to use my EPDM liner on the bottom of the pond, and adhere it to the inside of the outermost brick and the inside of the CMU structure. After the interior brick course is laid, I will use a silicone (fish safe) caulk along the bottom of the interior brick course and use an epoxy sealer on the brick to create an extra barrier up to the water line.
If I can figure out how to post a photo, I will upload my wall section!
My research indicates that Firestone Bonding Adhesive may be the best product for the job, but I am struggling to find it OR if I can find it, it seems pricey. I am considering Lion Guard as a back up, but I am wondering if I could use a plain EPDM roof adhesive instead? I do not plan for the adhesive to ever be exposed to the pond water, so I cannot imagine it needs to be fish safe, and most roof adhesives are waterproof anyway!
EPDM Bonding Adhesive LG-BA10 High-Strength, (1G)
EPDM Bonding Adhesive, LionGuard LG-BA10. High-strength solvent based neoprene rubber adhesive. For EPDM Rubber Roofing. Made in USA. 1-Gallon Can. Price/Can. (flammable item; UPS Ground or Truck Shipment Only; Cannot ship to VOC restricted areas)
www.bestmaterials.com
Appreciate any advice!
Thanks!