answersLogoWhite

0

How do you waterproof a pond?

Updated: 9/27/2023
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Best Answer

lay 6 mil plastic down, or dump bags of clay in and spread it ,

To waterproof a pond you must create some way to keep the water inside your hole. To continue what was suggested above, you can use clay that will expand when exposed to water and form a somewhat waterproof barrier or you can line your hole with some kind of a material to act as a barrier.

Another of many liner options is to use EDPM. This is a flexible rubber that you place in the hole. The advantage here is that it will stand up against weather and UV exposure. It is guaranteed for 20 years if you don't plan to have a pond for longer than that.

I have used 6 mil plastic on temporary ponds. It is very thin and does not stand up to abrasion or UV exposure so it is not suitable for long term use.

Before you begin your project I would suggest that you do alot of research. The time you spend planning will reward you with many fewer issues after construction is completed.

Take a look at http://www.humboldt-county-lines.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=183&Itemid=58 as a starting point for some of the things to think about. (www.rosepond.com)

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

If you have clay rich soil it should hold the water.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How do you waterproof a pond?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What does it mean when you are with your dead mum in a pond of goldfish and they are getting into your waterproof boots?

It means your having a night mare. Like that'd happen in real life!


Dropping The Phone In The Water?

If you are planning a trip to go camping or to a pool, you might want to get a waterproof cell phone. There are phones that are waterproof that you can purchase at a cell phone carrier store. They resist water so if you drop it in a pond or in the sink, you won't have to worry about losing your information.


Which part of a wagon is watertight so it could float?

In the olden days people covered the bottoms of wagons with waterproof canvas. This way, the wagon would float when they had to cross a river or pond.


Is the at 19 waterproof action camera waterproof?

If they say its waterproof then im pretty sure its waterproof , they would'nt say that it is waterproof if it isn't cause then they will be getting all those waterproof camera's back!


HOW DO YOU use waterproof in a sentence?

my watch was waterproof. My eyelkiner isn't waterproof and we're swimming today! I have waterproof mascara! The waterproof camera can take underwater pictures! The waterproof safe can be stored underwater!


Is the Polaroid Cube waterproof?

No, the camera is not waterproof, but you can purchase a waterproof case for it separately.


Is the enV3 waterproof?

No phone is waterproof.


Are metamorphic rocks waterproof?

they are waterproof


Are the shoes that contain continuum waterproof and breathable or just waterproof?

Just waterproof ,if they are breathable they are not waterproof because water will get inside the shoes


Where can you get waterproof towels?

There is no such thing as a waterproof towel. Have a nice day (without waterproof towels) :) :)


Is cashmere waterproof?

Cashmere is not waterproof but you can put on a special fabric finish that can make it waterproof.


Is beaver fur waterproof?

yes it is waterproof. they coat their fur with castoreum to make it waterproof.