My First Pond Build. 1yr + work in progress

[marscot]

Lol I guess so. I had never bought rubber before then. I just knew it was half the cost I saw online and high tailed it down there before they closed. If I still had the other half I would have gladly given it to you.

 

[rovenorth]

If great barbecue alone weren't reason enough to move to your area (it is!), so is your generosity. What's up with that family member making off with a pond liner, anyway?!

I will keep at it and post the results. I see some good products and prices on the BTL website, though nothing on the order of what you scored.

This forum is great! I've been learning a lot. I was just reading a post by a member in AZ who, if I got it right, always puts mortar over his liners. So, that's next on my list of things to learn: pros and cons of mortar. Lots to do! The task seems a little daunting, but I'm happy to have the opportunity to give it a try.

 

[marscot]

I know. He never gave me a straight answer whenever I would ask for it back. I eventually just took it as a lose. I never heard of the mortar. Why would they use that. I thought the chemicals in that stuff was bad for the fish. Any living thing come to think of it.

 

[rovenorth]

On the mortar, I don't know the answer ... I'm a newbie! In fact, I'm so new, maybe I'm a pre-newbie. I was reading a thread on, among other things, how various critters can damage liners. Also, if memory serves, before I discovered this forum, I watched a YouTube video or two by someone ("pondguru?") who uses no end of mortar to set stone in ponds/waterfalls.

 

[marscot]

I can see mortar as the base for your pond to stop roots and then sand to provide smooth surface for the liner. Then I would say the liner should go on top. I have large round stones in my pond and they never move because of the weight. I secure stones to my water fall with that spray foam sealer for waterfalls.