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Pond liner and protective underlay have proven to be a highly successful form of water containment for ponds of various sizes. Planning and research are a valuable initial step to constructing a water feature that meets all features that go into making a statement masterpiece. Setting a project budget also helps in the planning phase particularly if you are going to include a pond liner, underlay, pond pump, filter, aquatic plants, fish and other finishing touches to your build.

Natural materials were initially used to contain water

It is only when we are experiencing a heatwave that we realise what a valuable commodity water is. With the extreme temperatures in the northern hemisphere sparking fires, triggering disruption to travel, baking the landscape, affecting farming, and wildlife - Scientists have warned that this is the "new normal" as the planet warms through greenhouse gas emissions. Water conservation is now more important than ever before with great consideration on the essential investment of rainwater storage tanks for commercial and domestic use.

Pond liner repair kit from RDL has everything you need to mend accidental tears, without the need to buy everything separately. The kit includes a 150mmx150mm adhesive patch, 80ml tube of repair sealant, roller (used for removing air when the patch is added), gloves and a full step by step instructions for a strong waterproof repair.

Box-welded pond liners are welded into a 3-D shape. This type of pond liner offers many advantages versus a flat sheet liner or a preformed fibreglass pond. A box welded pond liner is also referred to as a tailored-to-fit, bespoke, made-to-measure or tailor-made pond liner. All terms are recognised by professional landscapers and by pond liner manufacturers. For formal pond designs, a box-welded pond liner offers a professional finish. 

A garden pond can be of any size from a container to one covering a larger area. The shape, size and intentions of a garden pond should all be within space available and budget affordability. A rubber pond liner is one of the most durable options for containing water in a pond. In this article we discuss Russetts Developments role in garden pond builds and the synthetic rubber pond liners used.

Take a look at some of the projects undertaken by Russetts Developments Ltd (RDL) and the pond liner chosen for each. Pond liners that meet the high demands of irregular-shaped and complicated pond designs are those that offer high tear and tensile strength, durability, flexibility and are easy to install. 

Geotextile, as described in Wikipedia, is a permeable fabric which, when associated with soil has the ability to separate, filter, reinforce, protect and drain. Geotextile comes in three basic forms: woven, needle punched and heat bonded. Geotextile is used for a wide range of civil engineering application types and for pond. lake and reservoir construction. The important fact for all application types is that it acts as a protective layer to greatly reduce the risk of project failure - in the case of pond liners, a rip or puncture will either result in a time consuming repair job or an expensive replacement liner.

There is a variety of roofing options available for flat or low sloping roofs to commercial or residential properties. These include TPO single-ply membrane (Thermoplastic Polyolefin), EPDM, PVC single-ply, mastic asphalt and felt. Deciding which is most appropriate for the project can be based on a number of criteria such as price, appearance, durability, flexibility, longevity and suitability for roof style. In this article we look at the attributes of EPDM rubber roofing membrane.

EPDM rubber roofing membrane is so popular because it is proven to last for up to 50 years with little maintenance. Resistant to extreme temperature, weathering and ultra violet radiation. In this article we discuss the features that has made this type of single ply roofing membrane to become so popular in the UK.