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There are three liner types for garden ponds, and three types only (regardless of what anyone may post in response):
EPDM, PVC and PE
EPDM (45mil) costs approximately US$0.65 sq. ft.
PVC (30mil) costs approximately US$0.65 sq. ft.
PE (20mil) costs approximately US$0.30 sq. ft.
PE (30mil) costs approximately $US0.50 sq. ft.
Given the susceptibility of PVC and PE to UV rays, coupled with the minor, inconsequential cost difference when comparing mil to mil, it in inconceivable to me why anyone would ever use, or even consider using any other liner than 45mil EPDM.
Shipping costs make up a large part of the total cost of a liner order. Liners, due to their weight, are ground shipped. Ground shipping costs are based on weight. A 20x30 45mil EPDM liner isn't a light product.
My point is that many on this forum (over the years), have argued for this product over than product, blah, blah, blah........
The liner is the basis for your pond, it's most important and integral part.
Don't buy "cheap" to save a couple of bucks. A simple comparison of the above pricing structure clearly shows that there simply isn't a point even contemplating it.
Buy the longest-lasting, toughest stuff out there that has a proven record of use.
The answer, hands down, is 45mil EPDM.
EPDM, PVC and PE
EPDM (45mil) costs approximately US$0.65 sq. ft.
PVC (30mil) costs approximately US$0.65 sq. ft.
PE (20mil) costs approximately US$0.30 sq. ft.
PE (30mil) costs approximately $US0.50 sq. ft.
Given the susceptibility of PVC and PE to UV rays, coupled with the minor, inconsequential cost difference when comparing mil to mil, it in inconceivable to me why anyone would ever use, or even consider using any other liner than 45mil EPDM.
Shipping costs make up a large part of the total cost of a liner order. Liners, due to their weight, are ground shipped. Ground shipping costs are based on weight. A 20x30 45mil EPDM liner isn't a light product.
My point is that many on this forum (over the years), have argued for this product over than product, blah, blah, blah........
The liner is the basis for your pond, it's most important and integral part.
Don't buy "cheap" to save a couple of bucks. A simple comparison of the above pricing structure clearly shows that there simply isn't a point even contemplating it.
Buy the longest-lasting, toughest stuff out there that has a proven record of use.
The answer, hands down, is 45mil EPDM.