Everything you need to know about finding a pond waterproofer

The addition of ponds and water features are an attractive addition to any domestic or commercial outdoor area. Most ponds and water features are manufactured from concrete, though fibre glass is also utilised. Waterproofing them is essential to avoid costly maintenance, and is best implemented in the construction phase, when the appropriate waterproofing products can be integrated into the structure. Because these features are constantly immersed in water, they require treatment to ensure their longevity.

There are a number of techniques and products that are used to waterproof ponds and water features. These include:

• polyurethane - a non-toxic waterproofing membrane, typically applied in spray form, this cures to form an elastic and durable membrane
• waterproof cement - this limits the porosity of cement
• bitumen - otherwise know as tar, this product is normally painted onto a surface
• fibreglass - this lining is durable, though does need to be treated for UV resistance

The following steps describe a typical waterproofing procedure for an existing pond or water feature:

• remove old water proofing material
• thoroughly clean and leave to dry
• apply appropriate primer
• apply appropriate waterproofing agent
• leave to dry or cure
• apply sealer

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