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Procedures for coating Ponds with
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Repairing Pond Liners with
EPDM Liquid Rubber® |
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Procedures for coating Ponds with EPDM Liquid Rubber® |
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Having a good understanding of a material’s characteristics
is important in order for you to be successful when coating
your pond. EPDM Rubber is a great barrier to water,
tolerates temperatures from –62°F to +350°F, is stable to UV
exposure from sun, and WILL SWELL when in contact
with OILS, FATS, WAXES and non-polar SOLVENTS
such as Mineral Spirits. |
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The below procedure will prevent
swelling at the edge of the pond and when done carefully
should provide a long lasting seal. |
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When EPDM liners are used in a pond setting they should be
installed well over the top edge of the pond so the
decorative rocks can be placed on top of the liner. This
procedure eliminates most of the problems encountered when
different materials are used in an attempt to create a seal
between the membrane and the pond wall, which is often
complicated by the presence of the decorative stones. |
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The top three inches of the membrane must first be glued to
the pond wall by either using the liquid adhesive
recommended by the membrane manufacturer or utilizing the
“IN SEAM TAPE” (we sell it as Butyl Tape). The tape is
easier to use in warm weather and the adhesive is easier to
use in colder weather. Clean the membrane by wiping it with
rags soaked with paint thinner. The type of thinner is not
critical – you mainly need to remove the talc that is used
to keep the rubber liner from sticking to itself. |
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The next step is to encapsulate the exposed edge of the
membrane and prevent the weather from undoing the seal. This
is the most critical part and must be done properly. |
- Clean four inches at the top of the membrane by
wiping with solvent.
- Create clean surfaces on the masonry and rocks by
removing all dirt and loose material. Allow to dry.
- Coat cleaned masonry and membrane with a light
coating of contact cement.
- Cut 12-inch lengths of Butyl Tape and apply by
centering over the membrane’s edge. Press tape against
membrane first and then toward flat masonry surface.
Roll repeatedly with a 2” wooden wallpaper roller for
good adhesion before removing release film. Repeat until
edge is covered. A second overlapped layer may be added.
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Coat Butyl Tape plus
1” beyond on membrane as well as masonry edges with
F9911 Liquid Rubber Sealant. A topcoat of EPDM Liquid
Rubber® in F9981 White, F9999 Black or F9988 Gray can be
applied the following day.
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The
information presented herein is furnished free of charge and
is based on technical data that Pro Guard believes to be
reliable. It is intended for use by persons having technical
skill and is at their own discretion and risk. Since
conditions of use are outside our control we make no
warranties, express or implied, and assume no liability in
connection with any use of this information. Nothing herein
is to be taken as a license to operate or a recommendation
to infringe any patents.
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Repairing Pond Liners with EPDM Liquid Rubber® |
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When repairing pond liners it is important to prevent
puncturing the liner by walking on it. Use Styrofoam with
plywood on top to stand on. If seam on liner is not
delaminated you can simply wipe the area with a rag wet with
Xylene solvent and coat with Liquid Rubber. |
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Where seam is delaminated: |
- Apply a thin layer of contact cement with brush.
- Apply 3” wide strip of Butyl adhesive tape (can be
ordered from Pro Guard) and roller over it to get a good
contact.
- Remove release film and apply 3” strip of polyester
fabric to reinforce adhesive tape.
- Coat entire repair with Liquid Rubber.
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of the page
Click here to
Order EPDM Liquid Rubber.
The
information presented herein is furnished free of charge and
is based on technical data that Pro Guard believes to be
reliable. It is intended for use by persons having technical
skill and is at their own discretion and risk. Since
conditions of use are outside our control we make no
warranties, express or implied, and assume no liability in
connection with any use of this information. Nothing herein
is to be taken as a license to operate or a recommendation
to infringe any patents.
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