What liner is best for a pond?
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) liners, also known as reinforced polyethylene liners, are one of the best choices for flexible pond liners. They offer even better puncture resistance than either EPDM or PVC liner, while weighing roughly one-third as much and being half as thick.
Are pond liners a good idea?
Hard shell pond liners are made from plastic in a preformed mold. They are a strong liner that is puncture resistant and will last a long time. They are a good choice for a small pond, especially if this is your first pond and you want to keep things simple.
What is best for pond liner rubber or PVC?
The most common types of liners for garden ponds are PVC and rubber pond liners such as Epalyn (EPDM) and Butyl. Overall, we would recommend a pond liner made of rubber, which is durable, flexible, moderately inexpensive and easy to work with because they last for decades.
How big does my pond liner need to be?
The size of pond liner required can be calculated as: Maximum length + (2 x maximum depth of pond) x maximum width + (2 x maximum depth) with the overlay added into the length and width pond measurements. Or, take each measurement and use a pond liner calculator to do the calculation for you.
How long do pond liners last for?
Pond liners can last over 30 years if the right material is chosen and installed correctly. A good-quality EPDM pond liner can stick around even longer than that! PVC pond liners can be an economical option for smaller ponds.
How long does a pond liner last?
What thickness of pond liner do I need?
0.75mm thickness is recommended for most flat sheet pond liners. We also recommend a protective layer of our G3000 puncture resistant Geotextile beneath to turn away root growth, sharp stones and other debris that might damage your liner.
How do I know what size pond liner to buy?
Can you put a new pond liner over an old?
It’s best to remove old and damaged liners before adding new layers, but it is possible in some cases to just place down a new liner over the old one. You’ll need to remove everything that’s in the pond first, including any rooted plants and sand or gravel spread over the bottom.
How long do pond liners last?