Types of ponds
A raised pond is a pondwhere the water level is above the surface of ground on which the pond built. Certainly these ponds height does not exceed 60 cm, since the greater height will make the watch of your water world uncomfortable.
The care after such a pond is very handy, as small depth makes it easy to remove unwanted objects, plant new plants, thin out overgrown water greeneries etc. A drain is very convenient to pour water at weekly replacement, the water from the pond can be used for irrigation, as in this water there are nitrogenous compounds that are generated during the life of fish, which favorably affects the growth of plants.
One of the biggest problems of a raised pond is water temperature increase in hot days and freezing water in winter. Because of this, such ponds are not suitable for keeping fish and plants in the winter, because in the winter ponds need to be kept in a cool place where water does not freeze. In summer, because of the increasing water level in the pond the aeration of water should be organized by a compressor so that fish do not suffer from oxygen deprivation.
Ponds with the use of flexible insulation (waterproofing Firestone): only with the apperance of high-quality flexible waterproofing coating the creation of water gardens has become truly accessible to every amateur. With the help of flexible waterproofing the ponds can be given any shape and size. Waterproofing Firestone is one of the most effective insulation among used by our company. Waterproofing Firestone is an innovative material that allows you to build the reservoir of unlimited size. Environmental waterproofing Firestone is firmly glued to the concrete and stone foundations, while elastic one is stretched several times.
Presently available the following waterproofing coating:
The polyethylene film is an ephemeral material, but ponds created with this type of coverage will last for several seasons without complications. The polyethylene film is a very affordable material.The best decision is to take the 150-200 micron film with ultraviolet light stabilizer, which slows the destruction of polyethylene under sunrays. It is necessary tospread any hard material under a film that will protect polyethylene from contact with sharp stones or roots which could affect the integrity of the coating.
Film of polyethylene of low pressure is a polyethylene that is more resistant to destruction by ultraviolet rays. The service life is up to 5 years. Also a bed of hard material is necessary. Material is affordable and accessible for every user.
PVC film: the guaranteed lifetime of the material is up to 20 years, which is the evidence that this material should be used. Be sure to use geotextiles or other material that protects from coverage gap.
Butyl rubber tape is made from waste rubber industries. The guaranteed service life is 50 years. Butyl rubber tape is the most reliable and durable material of all film coatings. Sheets of butyl rubber film are very easily welded, manufacturing companies also sell repair kits, allowing to quickly eliminate possible leakage of water through the gap. Butyl rubber film is widely used in the construction of artificial reservoirs. Despite the high strength, butyl rubber tape is not immune to damage. Gaps may be caused by sharp edges stones, plant roots etc.
The use and sale of films for ponds
Benefits of waterproofing Firestone:
• strong;
• elastic (300% stretch);
• durable (40-50 years);
• freezeproof (to -45);
• Safe for fish and plants;
• easy to use.
Flexible coatings have several advantages: they are durable. They withstand temperatures from -50 to +50 degrees, ponds and reservoirs can be created of any shape and size. However, for the proper functioning of these bodies of water, you need to buy filters, which will help you to deal with the accumulation of waste products of fish. If you want to keep fish and plants on wintering in the pond, then you should take care of the depth of the reservoir to be at least 170 cm. fish will overwinter without any problems at that depth, if you do aeration and water in your pond is clean from excessive dirt .
Concrete ponds are complex engineering structures, soyou will not do without the help of a qualified specialist. Typically, concrete ponds have large volume, complex filtration system, providing pop-up waste drainage, overflow, Ventura (device with rotating water filters using the pump). Of course, the depth of the pond is at least 170 cm, which allows you to leave the fish and plants in hibernation. Nevertheless it is possible to build the pond of any size.
In winter a temporary shelter or greenhouseshould be built for aconcrete pond so that water does not freeze, as freezing may cause dangerous cracks in the concrete. Aiming to prevent cracks and prevent ingress of lime from concrete into the water (lime is very harmful to fish) one should use liquid waterproofing mixtures for waterproofing walls which allow to prevent such problems.
Plastic forms include such advantages as ease of installation, structural strength and relatively low price. Ready forms are designed for small ponds, while sturdy high-impact polypropylene material is well tolerated by plants and animals. Using a stamped cup for the pool, you can build not only square or rectangular pond, its shape may have a round, oval, elipsovydnu, a triangular shape, and even the shape of the letter L.