Featured Pond Supplies of the Week: PVC Pond Liners

As we continue our quest to find the right pond supplies for your backyard water garden, we're going to examine the benefits and features of PVC Pond Liners.

These durable pond liners feature a great combination of chemical resistance and strong physical properties. They are useful in industrial applications as well as water applications. So, if they're good enough for secondary waste containment and landfills, you can rest assured that they have what it takes to line your pond.

PVC material is resistant to oils, alcohols, waste byproducts and other corrosive liquids. That means that anything harmful in the groundwater or soil doesn't stand a chance of getting inside your pond.

PVC liners are popular among pond owners, because they are:

• Safe for all plant and fish life
• Recyclable
• Flexible in most temperatures
• Lightweight and easy to adjust
• Weather resistance (They are susceptible to UV damage, however, so they need to be kept out of direct sunlight)
• Easy to install

You can use PVC liners in a variety of creative designs, and they require little or no maintenance once they are installed.

However, it's nice to note that if maintenance is required at any time, it can be performed without having to remove the liner from your pond. This is a huge perk for people who have spent a great deal of time designing the look of their pond. They don't have to completely dismantle it just to patch a hole or fix the alignment.

PVC pond liner also tends to be fairly affordable, which is a bonus for first-time pond builders who need to stick to a budget.

Check out Pondliner's complete selection of PVC pond liners to find the product that best meets your needs. Or, if you have questions and need additional information, contact one of our pond supplies experts for assistance.


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Featured Pond Supplies of the Week: EPDM Pond Liners

As with many other types of pond supplies, there are plenty of options to choose from when purchasing pond liners. There are a variety of models on the market, each of which have multiple brands and variations within them.

To help make the process a little simpler for you, we’ll discuss the two most popular kinds. We’ll identify the benefits and features so you can make a better decision when it comes time to purchase.

To start things off, we'll dedicate this post to a discussion of EPDM Pond Liners.

EPDM pond liners are popular among water garden owners because they are extremely strong, but also very flexible. They are easy to work with and can be counted on to last for many seasons. That means you’ll spend less time installing them and won’t have to worry about spending money to replace them every other year. They require little to no maintenance once they are in place, and they are resistant to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, ozone damage and other environmental complications.

Some of the key features of EPDM pond liners include:

• Safe for fish and plants

• High expansion and contraction capabilities
• Can be shaped to fit the contours of your pond
• Remain flexible in most temperatures, making them easy to install year round
• Allow for versatility in pond design

As an added bonus, this type of pond liner doesn’t contain any plasticizers that could cause cracks or snaps in the material. EPDM pond liners are also free from any of the algaecides or fire retardants traditionally found in roofing EPDM products. That means your pond life will be safe and healthy, and your backyard water garden will look great.

In general, pond owners who want to create decorative water features and ponds are especially fond of EPDM pond liners. They are safe for all kinds of pond life, and their durability makes them a good choice for someone who doesn’t want to completely dismantle their pond to fix a problem with the liner.

Check out Pondliner’s complete selection of EPDM pond liners to find the product that best meets your needs. Or, if you have questions and need additional information, contact one of our pond supplies experts for assistance.

Download our 2011 Pond Supplies Catalog

Snow may still be falling, but springtime is drawing near. Before you know it the birds are going to be chirping and temperatures will be rising. As soon as this happens, you better believe that pond enthusiasts everywhere are going to be cleaning out their water gardens and getting them ready for spring.

If you want to add some new features to your existing water garden, or if you're planning on building a new one from scratch, you definitely want to check out our 2011 Pond Supplies Catalog. We have over 100 pages of products, with everything from water conditioners and algae treatments to pond liners, pond skimmers and complete pond kits.

No matter what size pond you are working with, we have the pond supplies you need to create and maintain a beautiful and healthy aquatic environment.

The 2011 catalog also includes a variety of helpful resources to help you choose the correct size and type of pond supplies. We have pond liner sizing charts, pond filer guides, pond pump flow charts and much more.

To access the catalog simply visit our website and click on the "Downloadable 2011 Catalog" link in the left-side navigation. Or, you can click here.

Take advantage of our great selection of pond supplies today. If you have any questions, our knowledgeable water garden experts are available to assist you.

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What Your Fish Pond Liner Does for You

Anyone who has worked with backyard water gardens knows there are a variety of pond supplies that make these complex ecosystems tick. Although each of these pieces is important for the pond's overall function, it is the fish pond liner that really holds it all together.

Pond liners keep your backyard water garden functioning effectively - whether you have fish, plant life or both. They form the foundation of your pond, and they are responsible for keeping all the elements of your pond in place from season to season.

Because fish pond liners are responsible for so much, it makes sense that they need to be made from a durable material that can withstand just about anything. Your pond liner needs to:

• Stay in place in freezing cold temperatures and incredibly hot ones
• Remain strong against sharp objects that threaten to put holes or tears in it
• Form a durable layer to contain your pond's water
• Be free of algaecides and fire retardants, safe for fish and plant life and easy to install

As you can see, fish pond liners have a lot of big responsibilities. That's why it's important that you purchase a quality product and perform regular maintenance to help it stay in top condition for years to come.

There are two main types of pond liners you want to consider: PVC pond liners and EPDM pond liners. Both are safe for fish and designed to be extremely long lasting. Each one has different characteristics that make it attractive for pond owners. But if you purchase either of these types of liners from Pondliner. com, you can rest assured that you are getting a top-quality product that will last for many seasons.

Get fish pond liners and all the other pond supplies you need from Pondliner.com. We are dedicated to helping you build a healthy and happy backyard water garden you love.

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