"Cam" wrote in message
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BenignVanilla,....LOL.....Nice nik!

Thanks for your advice. My next "noobie" question to you is: What on earth
is EPDM?
Sheesh its going to be long winter for me!!!! )

Over & Out

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There are basically four methods for lining your pond.

1. Don't...some areas have such a high content of clay in the soil, that the
ground will hold water forever. No liner is needed. I do not know anyone
with such a pond. I suspect this is so because even the most hard rock
ground will leak eventually, and I am sure the natural surface will leach in
to the water, clouding the water itself.

2. Cement - Pronounced Seeeeee-ment, if you are from some parts of MD,
Con-Crete if you are from Jersey. Cement is often is used in warmer climes
where the heaving of a freezing/thawing ground does not occur on a regular
basis. This type of base is more one of the more difficult methods of lining
a pond, because you need some mason skills. Many See-ment pond owners have
mentioned that leaks are a part of life when you own a See-ment pond. Some
ponders have reported no leaks. I suspect the disparity is geographical.

3. Solid Plastic Shells - These are very common in stores, and can give you
a quick clean finish. The biggest problem with these liners, is you have to
dig a hole that matches the shell. I have not done this, hope never to do
so.

4. EPDM - EPDM is a type of flexible, rubber liner. It is recommended for
ponds, as it can take the abuse of constant UV radiation from the sun. It's
easy to lay down in any hole, and can be expanded by "welding" two pieces
together. It provides ultimate flexibility with a good price!

BV.