8 oz weight Non Woven Geotextile Polypropylene Fabric 5 x 150Sizes are In Feet
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DO I NEED UNDERLAYMENT? / Can I use newspaper or old carpet instead? To
answer those questions we need to know what exactly underlayment is and what it
does. A proper underlayment is considered a “non woven Geotextile” That is a
fancy term for saying it is a really tough material that is lightweight and
easy to work with. Underlayment
has only one job and that is to protect your pond liner. 45 mil Pond liner is
very strong and puncture resistant but it does have its limits. Using a 7oz
thickness of underlayment can improve the PUNTURE RESISTANCE of your pond liner
by 400%. Strangely, using a thicker underlayment will not significantly
increase the protection to the liner but using a thinner one will greatly reduce
your protection. “I
want to use newspapers for an underlayment.” Great, go right ahead. Just make
sure you test the thickness that you need by stacking enough WET newspapers
over a sharp rock that it does not poke thru when you put 20,000 lbs on top of
it! The average 2 foot deep pond that is 11x16 foot will have enough water in
it to exceed 10 TONS. That’s over 20,000 pounds of water in your pond. If you
use newspapers as your underlayment you better stack them about 1 foot thick.
That’s a lot of Sunday papers folks! “I
want to use sand for an underlayment” SEE ABOVE. Unless you OWN the beach you
are getting the sand from it is a BAD and expensive idea to try and put enough
sand down to protect your pond liner from rocks hidden under the surface. These
rocks will emerge over time as the HUGE weight of your pond presses down on it. “I
want to use old carpet for an underlayment” Got allergies? No, well you soon
will have. Yes, then stay away from your pond all together as it will soon make
you sick. Look folks, saving money is my favorite past time but doing so at the
risk of my health has never been high on my list. Carpets are NASTY, DIRTY,
BACTERIA FILLED MOLD ATTRACTORS! And that’s when they are dry in your home. Now
take this same filthy used rag and put it under your pond liner where it will
sit wet and moldy for the next 10-20 years. In this case your fish will be fine
but as far as the people around the pond, their health is in your hands. Save
money when it makes sense and spend money to ensure your family and friends
enjoy your new pond without the need for allergy shots! My name is John Olson and I am the CEO of Graystone Industries. I have devoted myself to assisting consumers in the Garden and Pond Industry. To keep on top of trends and breakthroughs in the pond world I travel the country studying and teaching at industry events. In the last 18 months I have traveled to FIRESTONE CERTIFICATION CLASSES in Redlands CA, Tulsa OK, Oklahoma City OK and Savannah GA. I am a certified installer of both residential and commercial Firestone liner projects. Additionally, 6 other members of the Graystone Industries organization have completed courses and obtained their own Firestone Certification. I honestly believe that no other on line vendor in the United States has had more hours of training and certification than the members of Graystone Industries. What that means for you, the consumer, is that you will receive the very best service, accurate quotes, intelligent answers to questions, and guidance towards the purchase of products that will best meet your needs. At Graystone Creations we believe a well informed customer is not a threat to a successful business but its very foundation. |