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Extending edge of butyl pond liner to stop leaking
I have inherited a pond - or rather series of 3 ponds connected with water
falls that were made using one single sheet of butyl rubber. I have begun losing significant amounts of water and have tracked it down to a hidden section of liner dipping just below water level when the waterfalls are going. I have exposed the faulty section that was hidden by morter. Originally the morter nearly sealed the area but appears to have been worn away by the slow passage of water. I would like to attach a strip of rubber liner to the existing edge to effectively raise the edge by an inch or so. I have initially tried using a strip adhesive on a roll that is carried by a white backing paper - not sure of the name but intended for sticking patches to the liner. Due to (possibly) insufficient cleaning of the existing liner and/or the very creased undulating existing edge it does not appear to stick as well as I would like. Anyone any other solutions? Any mastic like substances that will stick to the butyl and give additional help? When completed it will be covered again and not subject to significant movement. It is not really practical to lower the waterfall to lower the water surface below the edge. JohnB |
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Extending edge of butyl pond liner to stop leaking
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from "JohnB" contains these words: I would like to attach a strip of rubber liner to the existing edge to effectively raise the edge by an inch or so. I have initially tried using a strip adhesive on a roll that is carried by a white backing paper - not sure of the name but intended for sticking patches to the liner. Anyone any other solutions? Any mastic like substances that will stick to the butyl and give additional help? When completed it will be covered again and not subject to significant movement. It is not really practical to lower the waterfall to lower the water surface below the edge. There is special adhesive for sticking butyl to butyl supplied by butyl stockists. When I had a leak, Midland Butyl or Pond Liners Direct (can't remember which but can look it up if you're interested) posted me a tube very quickly for just the cost of the postage. I seem to remember the adhesive cost about £8. Ignore this if I've misunderstood what you want! Janet G |
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Extending edge of butyl pond liner to stop leaking
That is exactly what I want although I may need a larger volume - depends on the size of tube of course - but is a good start for enquiries. Thanks JohnB "Janet Galpin and Oliver Patterson" wrote in message ... The message from "JohnB" contains these words: I would like to attach a strip of rubber liner to the existing edge to effectively raise the edge by an inch or so. I have initially tried using a strip adhesive on a roll that is carried by a white backing paper - not sure of the name but intended for sticking patches to the liner. Anyone any other solutions? Any mastic like substances that will stick to the butyl and give additional help? When completed it will be covered again and not subject to significant movement. It is not really practical to lower the waterfall to lower the water surface below the edge. There is special adhesive for sticking butyl to butyl supplied by butyl stockists. When I had a leak, Midland Butyl or Pond Liners Direct (can't remember which but can look it up if you're interested) posted me a tube very quickly for just the cost of the postage. I seem to remember the adhesive cost about £8. Ignore this if I've misunderstood what you want! Janet G |
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Extending edge of butyl pond liner to stop leaking
The message
from "JohnB" contains these words: That is exactly what I want although I may need a larger volume - depends on the size of tube of course - but is a good start for enquiries. Thanks JohnB Good! Try 01335 372133 (Midland Butyl Limited) Janet G |
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