October 19th 14, 05:30 PM
On Saturday, August 14, 1999 12:00:00 AM UTC-7, Warren May wrote:
> Ditto here. The liner in my pond, supplied by next door neighbor (roofer by
> trade) bears the EXACT same brand-name markings and trademarks as the "pond
> liner" being sold at outrageous prices locally. I have received no
> complaints from the fish, either.
>
> Warren.
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> Reply address obviously disguised to reduce spam at ibm.net
>
> Jeannie > wrote in message
> ...
> > I disagree with this. I've used Firestone roofing liner (45 ml) without
> > even rinsing it, and have had NO problems. I know of 6 other ppl in my
> area
> > that have done the same, without a problem. The only difference in the
> > liner is the stamp on the back...."Pond Guard"
> > Why pay .50 cents more/sq.ft. just for the stamp ?????
> >
> > Cindy McCord > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Yes, the EPDM liner from roofing companies is cheap for ponds, but I
> > > refuse to use it in my installation for customers simply because I
> > > cannot warranty it the way I can the EPDM sold for ponds. You mentioned
> > > the rinsing and scrubbing process and this is ABSOLUTELY necessary - the
> > > roofing EPDM is often coated or impregnated with an algae inhibitor
> > > which is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic plants.
> > >
> > > Ideally, plants go into a new pond after dechlorinating the water, fish
> > > and scavengers go into the pond 2-3 weeks later. This info comes from a
> > > very reputable fish hatchery that I've done business with for many
> > > years.
> > >
> > > I've seen do-it-yourselfers use everything from kiddie pools to old
> > > swimming pool liners for their ponds - in many cases this works out just
> > > fine and in some cases time and money will be spent later on to do it
> > > the right way!! When your budget permits, I vote for doing in the right
> > > way the first time.
> > >
> > > Cindy
> > >
> >
> >
> Ditto here. The liner in my pond, supplied by next door neighbor (roofer by
> trade) bears the EXACT same brand-name markings and trademarks as the "pond
> liner" being sold at outrageous prices locally. I have received no
> complaints from the fish, either.
>
> Warren.
> --
> Reply address obviously disguised to reduce spam at ibm.net
>
> Jeannie > wrote in message
> ...
> > I disagree with this. I've used Firestone roofing liner (45 ml) without
> > even rinsing it, and have had NO problems. I know of 6 other ppl in my
> area
> > that have done the same, without a problem. The only difference in the
> > liner is the stamp on the back...."Pond Guard"
> > Why pay .50 cents more/sq.ft. just for the stamp ?????
> >
> > Cindy McCord > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Yes, the EPDM liner from roofing companies is cheap for ponds, but I
> > > refuse to use it in my installation for customers simply because I
> > > cannot warranty it the way I can the EPDM sold for ponds. You mentioned
> > > the rinsing and scrubbing process and this is ABSOLUTELY necessary - the
> > > roofing EPDM is often coated or impregnated with an algae inhibitor
> > > which is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic plants.
> > >
> > > Ideally, plants go into a new pond after dechlorinating the water, fish
> > > and scavengers go into the pond 2-3 weeks later. This info comes from a
> > > very reputable fish hatchery that I've done business with for many
> > > years.
> > >
> > > I've seen do-it-yourselfers use everything from kiddie pools to old
> > > swimming pool liners for their ponds - in many cases this works out just
> > > fine and in some cases time and money will be spent later on to do it
> > > the right way!! When your budget permits, I vote for doing in the right
> > > way the first time.
> > >
> > > Cindy
> > >
> >
> >