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Old 12-11-2003, 03:42 PM
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Default Building a pond with a window


"Snooze" wrote in message
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"mdurkin" wrote in message
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Hi All,
I'm about to build a brick pond with a window and was hoping for some
advice. Here's what I'm planning at the moment:


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For the window, this will be on the short length wall and I planned to
build the outer wall with a suitably sized hole (40cm x 120cm), lintel
above. I planned to build the inner wall with a slightly larger hole so
that I can have a piece of glass cut that will significantly overlap
the outer hole. I'd then use window sealant to seal it in place.


One thing to consider is the time investment you'll be forever committed

to.
Glass windows in public aquariums look nice because they have people who
clean off all the algae growth off every day. At home you probably could

get
away with once every few days or so. A window showing an up-close and
personal view of the pond scum probably won't be as nice as you planned.

Additionally consider the location of the hole. You said you plan to make
the brick wall 60cm high. Which is about 2ft, so the window would be
centered about 1ft off the ground. A bit low for an adult to enjoy,

perhaps
children might.

Sameer



I can't imagine the disappointment if the window somehow had a blow out.. I
think I would cry watching all of my expesive fish shooting out getting cut
up heading for dry dock on my lawn...


Timmer...