Top 5 Pond Liners Installation Tips by GDT Liners

August 24, 2022

GDT liners makes pond liners maintenance easy . These straightforward procedures can make the process of installing a large pond liner simpler. On our website, GDT Liner offers a comprehensive Dam liners Installation Guide outlining everything you need to know and do to install a pond liner.

Measurement is the most crucial step to do before installing a pond liner. To determine the size of pond liner you will need to order, use the pond liner calculator. The installation of an effective pond liner or one that will leak and not last depends on proper sizing.

Use a reinforced pond liner product for the majority of pond lining applications. These pond liners are more rip resistant, lighter, stronger, and more priced than unreinforced pond liners. Remember that thickness is not a good sign of quality. If the pond liner gets exposed to the sun or not should be the main factor to take into account for water ponds.

An exposed pond liner to the unavoidable. Reinforced Polypropylene is the material of choice for exposed applications since it can withstand continuous sun and water exposure and yet survive for more than 20 years. Reinforced polyethylene will do the job if your pond liner won’t exposed to ultraviolet rays.

To install pond liners, follow these 5 important tips:

• GDT liner wraps a protective layer of geotextile or felt around while delivering pond liner to avoid punctures. Always verify with the company to see how it gets delivered as they are sometimes damaged in transit.
• Before signing for a pallet, roll, or box, ALWAYS check it as soon as you receive it. You should ensure that the shipping business bears responsibility for any damage that occurred during transportation.
• When using a forklift, be sure to position the forks between the pallet’s slats to prevent damage to the liner within.
• If your liner needs to be stored, be sure to do so in a dry location away from the sun’s rays and cold temperatures. Unrolling can be difficult in cold or freezing weather.
• Determine how the liner should be unrolled and, if necessary, request detailed pictures of the shipment with your liner. If the liner gets delivered on a pallet, it is most likely accordion folded. Most packed pond liners have arrows on them to help you position the liner and show you how to unroll it.