Which Pond Liner? Does it matter?

[JBtheExplorer]

(Edit: The decision has been made. Went with the Firestone liner)

So I've decided to get a new pond liner and its going to be one of these. Which one is better, or does it matter? Both are EPDM 45 mil. The top one is Life Guard the bottom is Firestone.

Life Guard Liner
http://www.ebay.com/itm/15-x-20-45mil-EPDM-Koi-Pond-Liner-Underlayment-Combo-/370604258156?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5649bc336c
Firestone Liner
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Firestone-45-Mil-EPDM-Pond-Liner-Pro-8oz-Underlayment-Kit-15-x-20-/380403500428?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5891d0c58c

 

[sissy]

They are both the same just use different brand names and the first one has a texture to it I have samples of 8 different kinds of 45 mil epdm .One even says it has a sun guard added to it and another says it has and an algaecide added to it .I have 3 that have different kind of textures and say they resist puncture .I bought the firestone out of them all .I bought mine at dr foster and smith

 

[JBtheExplorer]

They are both the same just use different brand names

That's what I was thinking, but I wanted to make sure before I make the purchase. thanks for your input!

 

[sissy]

The first one is textured but i found it punctured a little easier than the regular epdm ,but would be nice if you have to get in the pond at first but after muck builds up on it I guess it would be the same .I used baby oil to represent muck

 

[sissy]

what I bought

 

[Priscilla]

I don't have any other experience. But I have a Firestone liner. So far so good. Holding up to sharp rocks, little boys and sharp iguana claws.

 

[JBtheExplorer]

Good to hear. I think I may go with the firestone liner. Gonna buy it today so I can begin the installation next week. I'm excited

 

[JBtheExplorer]

No turning back now, its ordered. Cannot wait to begin the project. Just hopefully it wont turn into a rainy season

 

[addy1]

No turning back now, its ordered. Cannot wait to begin the project. Just hopefully it wont turn into a rainy season

Well you are building a pond which = water which = rain which means it should not matter, except you will be WET!

 

[JBtheExplorer]

except you will be WET!

Sounds terrible! Looked at the forecast, and sure enough, best chance of rain is next weekend...

...but I'm still really excited! Pond liner was a little bigger and more money than I planned, but it'll be a really nice step up. Other than the extra flagstone I probably wont be able to get for awhile, I have most materials now and in a couple weeks my brand new pond/bog will hopefully be set!

 

[MitchM]

I bought the Firestone brand as well. Very pleased with it.
I had heard that shipping could be a problem if it was not handled properly, but there were no tears in it when I got it.

 

[Big Lou]

Good luck and have a great time with your pond work.

 

[taherrmann4]

Sounds terrible! Looked at the forecast, and sure enough, best chance of rain is next weekend...

...but I'm still really excited! Pond liner was a little bigger and more money than I planned, but it'll be a really nice step up. Other than the extra flagstone I probably wont be able to get for awhile, I have most materials now and in a couple weeks my brand new pond/bog will hopefully be set!

JB How much bigger are you making your pond?

 

[sissy]

mine was delivered UPS and guy put it on my handtruck and i just put it down by the basement door .It was rolled up nice and tight in a box

 

[RobAmy]

Sounds like your all set, hopefully the weather will work out. I also have the Firestone liner.