Use Roofing For Pond Liner
Although this procedure results in a weaker roof structure water tightness can be achieved if the application is performed carefully.
Use roofing for pond liner. Lime and clay cover. The product is non toxic and the only thing on the rubber when you get it is talcum that keeps. If glue is needed use an clean. The roof area is 5metres x 5metres.
There is a pond liner product cheaply available in the uk called flexiliner pond liner ldpe. I m planning on using a pond liner for the water proofing on top of osb3 boards. The garage roof has a parapet on three sides so i lined the whole parapet and secured the liner end with the cap. The website says.
If you completely want to avoid any kind of liners in your pond you can use lime and clay cover to make your pond retain water. The joint between sheets should be positioned directly over a roof truss and securely fastened to prevent warping. I started on one side making sure there is plenty to go all the way over the parapet. In this method a layer of quick lime is used beneath the clay layer and then lightly compacted.
Clay particles are small and retain water well. The triple layer liner is manufactured out of a core of hard wearing ldpe low density polyethylene which is then coated on both sides with a uv rot resistant laminate. Some rubber roof or epdm manufacturers market their product to be used as a pond liner. Although the two industries may seem similar roofing membranes may contain certain chemicals that could be dangerous to fish and other life in your pond.
Guttering for rainwater harvesting on the downhill side. Securing the pond liner. When covering a flat roof you want to make sure there is no overlap where moisture can wick under. This durable seaming tape is safe for fish and plants and is designed to resist cracking.
Then i unfolded the liner to cover the whole roof. When choosing a rubber pond liner it is important to choose one that is specifically being sold into the pond market and not into a different industry such as roofing. Allow an overnight cure. Some epdm pond liners might recommend the use of glue to ensure the tape sticks to the liner.
Next to seal the pores coat plywood with an oil based primer. Read the liner and tape labels carefully to see if this is necessary.