Pond Liners and Dam Liners (incl Tank Liners)

Pond Liners and Dam liners and are made from agricultural grade polyethylene or similar.
Dam liners are used in large scale commercial and agricultural projects while pond liners are used widely in landscaping projects in homes and businesses.

Liners for Dams and Ponds serve a similar purpose, they are designed to save water by preventing leakage, a properly installed pond or dam liner is a great investment.

Substituting cheap pond or dam liners for proper liners is not cost efficient in the long term, black plastic is not a good substitute, and if you need to empty a pond or dam to replalce a leaking liner, the cheap pond liner will not look like a good option.

What to look for in a pond liner

We have seen many ponds have been installed using a cheap substitute liner that eventually leaks, breaks down because of UV or is easily punctured . In the long term it is much more efficient both in terms of cost and time to use the right liner for the application.
So what are we looking for in a pond liner.
Flexibility, the ability of the liner to naturally mould itself to the contours of the pond and not lose its structural integrity due to folds, joins or pleats.
The ability to be repaired. Any liner can be damaged, however not all can be repaired or patched. UV resistance, sunlight breaks down most products, however a quality pond liner will last many years in the sun if it has built in UV resistance.
Thickness, heavy duty liners are more durable than thin plastic, look for something that is at least 1.02mm thick.
The ability to install drains and fountains without leaks, a quality pond liner will be flexible enough to allow leakproof installation of drains etc.
Non toxic, a pond for fish, a holding pond for drinking water, or a larger swimming pond needs a non toxic liner.

Pond Liners and Dam Liners are available for sale from the following suppliers

BEUTYLINER AUSTRALIA
16-18 Cromwell St, Collingwood, Vic.Australia 3067
PH 3 9416 3594 Fax 3 9416 3595 Freecall 1300 666 004
Manufacturers and distributers of both domestic and commercial pond & dam liners. A great site for anyone interested in pond construction.
www.membranes.com.au

GEOFF MILLER Pty Ltd
10-12 George St Sandringham VIC 3191
phone: 03 9597 0777 fax: 03 9598 1638
Retail and wholesale sales of pond and dam liners, shadecloth and shadesails, greenhouse films, weed-matting, solar protectors and pool covers.
www.geoffmiller.com.au

STATUE INNOVATIONS
117 Cheltenham Rd Dandenong 3175 - Ph. 9794 9930
A large range of fountains and statues manufactured on site. We also stock many fountains and statuary from Australia and overseas. Pumps and filters to purchase over the phone or online. If you can call in to see us we can demonstrate these pumps running. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
www. statuespumpsfountains.vpweb.com.au

DURAL IRRIGATION WHOLESALE
Complete range with all major brands of quality irrigation & pond pump supplies and more. Buy online for wholesale prices.
email: customerservice@duralirrigation.com.au - Freecall : 1800 244 389
www.duralirrigation.com.au

CREATIVE PUMPS ETC
Australia's largest range of Pond Pumps, Pond Filters, Pond liner, Pond Lights, Fountain pumps, Waterfall spillways, Pond vacuum cleaners, Pond Water Treatment. Oase, Eden, Laguna, Pondmate, Blagdon, Onga, Project, Fishmate and more. For correct advice - Phone 1800 607 388
www.creativepumps.com.au

WHITEHOUSE GARDENS
388 Springvale Road-Victoria
phone 03 9877-1430
Whitehouse Gardens is a specialist in all areas of water features visit the website or give them a call for any advice you require.
www.whitehousegardens.com.au

BERWICK POTTERIES Pty Ltd
350 Princes Highway Officer. 3809
Tel: 03 5943 2241 Fax: 03 5943 2552
Specializing in an exciting range of Water Features, Terra Cotta & Glazed Pottery, Giftware, Urns & Pedestals, Window Boxes, Letter-boxes, Statuary, Bird Baths and lots more. For your landscape or DIY projects.
www.berwickpotteries.com.au

So what technical characteristics are we looking for in a pond liner?

Stretch or elasticity,
Flexible,
UV resistant,
Non toxic
Weldable (glues are not the best joining method for pond liners)

EDPM is a term used widely with pond liners but what does it mean ? Ethylene, Propylene, Diene, Monomer, it is a synthetic rubber that has a high degree of elasticity that allows it mould itself to a wide range of shapes. Some are toxic, some are not, some can be welded some not..

Butyl Rubber is another term, again it is a synthetic rubber, Isobutylene and isoprene. Probably the most versatile of all pond liners, it can be welded, can be folded to use in formal box ponds and is non toxic.

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Pond Liners and Dam Liners (incl Tank Liners)

What to look for in a pond liner

Pond Liners and Dam Liners are available for sale from the following suppliers

So what technical characteristics are we looking for in a pond liner?