my first ever pond build

[doobry]

what size timbers did you use on the frame, as i just read a brick and mortar frame approx 3 ft-4ft high needs backfill with earth to support it on the outside (dry side)
just saying though and something to consider

 

[Robert farrow]

I used 3x3
6ft long 3ft wide 2.5ft deep I also read that after 3 ft deep things change quite a a lot in terms of supports so I keep to just under that but time will tell I think

 

[doobry]

why take the risk with time as time will always win the future always beats the past
why didnt you opt for in the ground pond( plenty of support there and only takes a few hrs to dig the hole) then with a raised bog that can spill over in to your pond via a waterfall and can be planted also ,thats what i intend on doing with some advice here ,
do ya here me im only signed on here 2-3weeks lo,l and already im giving ideas and advice

 

[JamieB]

YouTube King of diy, he built a pond like that. In his fish room! You wouldn’t need the foam insulation under it, but you can get an idea if the sides will hold up.

 

[doobry]

heres mine so far after a week so keeep up the work

 

[Robert farrow]

That’s looks ace with the lights and plants round it

 

[doobry]

thanks the flaws are hidden in the dark for the moment

 

[Robert farrow]

Done just need to wrap that plastic planter in decking

 

[addy1]

Very nice job! That looks great

 

[doobry]

that looks like excellent carpentry i like your filter also

 

[Robert farrow]

Absolutely gutted unfortunately I have a small leak as in the pic you can see a water line although I did have filter issue when I set it up that put loads of water on the floor but I took the mrs hair dryer and dried round the bottom and low and behold it kept coming back so back to the drawing board

 

[addy1]

Good luck with your leak.

 

[Robert farrow]

Massive oversight by me as the pond isn’t perfectly square which I known about when putting the ply in but I did mean to cover these gaps does anyone have an idea of how best to fill the gap so there solid enough to hold pressure of the water

 

[NC Pond Man]

Is the liner getting forced thru the crack?

My first thought was caulk but wonder if you would be better off using floor molding like a piece of 1/4 round.

 

[Robert farrow]

yes unfortunately I do like the idea of 1/4 round easy to apply thank you