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Old 28-08-2003, 12:02 AM
Gregory Young
 
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Default Pond Guard vs roofing liner - Firestone's answer!

Let's see:
$385 plus shipping. I just ordered 2 rolls of 30 x 50 liner that went 474
pounds each, and paid $110 in shipping. Using that ballpark, it would be
about $55 per 475 - 500 # shipping from that company to my zone.
$385 plus $50 is $435.
$289 for the other rubber material, plus 8% tax comes to $312.12
I would save $122.88, which is considerable!
In my case however that savings is a little less the price of one of my
juvenile Koi, and I have more than one to worry about.
I would not want to skimp on the liner, esp. after my conversation with
Firestone, and risk future loss of my koi when they are larger and worth
considerably more in a few years, (both financially and emotionally).
GF, or "regular" American Koi become pets, which you wouldn't want to lose,
even if less costly.
Also have torn up one improperly (commercially installed) pond once due to a
liner issue, I would never, ever, want to go through that again!!
I am reminded of the old adage "penny wise, pound foolish".
But, each to their own!
Happy ponding,
Greg
PS Because some have had no problems with a non-certified product, doesn't
assure that you may/may not.
The real take home message is despite some of the info. posted in the NG,
there ARE manufacturing differences in the 2 Firestone products (PondGard vs
Rubbergard (roofing rubber)), which I confirmed in talking to Firestone
directly.
If folks feel this is not significant, compared to the initial savings they
will get by using the non certified product, that's up to them. Caveat
emptor.



"Theron" wrote in message
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On 25 Aug 2003 08:38:03 -0700,
(Shane
Kennedy) wrote:

how much cheaper is the roofing liner compared to the pond liner?

I just checked prices on the web and found that a 20x50 PondGard liner
would cost $385.00 plus shipping. It weighs 310 lbs. Or from another
place $562.00 plus shipping.
I can get Firestone roofing rubber in the same size from a local 'big
box' home improvement store for $289.00 with no shipping.