Tens of thousands of ponds have been built in the UK using butyl rubber liners; this has now become prohibitively expensive. An excellent alternative is our eco rubber liner. It looks and feels just like butyl, it wont breakdown in sunlight, it’s as strong as butyl and the same thickness (0.75mm) and its easy to lay and has a lifetime guarantee.

Avoid thicker liners and PVC as these do not mould to the pond shape easily.

Traditionally red sand has been used under liners to prevent puncturing, this however is heavy, hard work and it all ends up in the bottom. Roll out our underlay and nothing will penetrate it – grey in colour and a high density of 260gsm and it’s easy to lay and cut

E mail us for a sample of eco rubber and underlay

Choosing the size

Choose your area - preferably in a sunny spot
Mark out the shape using a rope or hose pipe – Measure the maximum length and the maximum width
For garden and wildlife ponds a depth of 45 – 60cm (18-24”) is deep enough
Use the calculator for Liner size = (length + twice the depth) and (width + twice the depth)

Construction

Building a pond using eco rubber liner is easy when you follow a few simple steps;-
Slope the sides at 30 degrees
Where you want to grow marginal plants make a shelf or area at least 30cm(12”) wide and 20cm (8”) deep, (slope it slightly backwards to stop plants sliding into the pond).
Make the top of the pond level using a spirit level or water level
Smooth the sides and bottom out using soil or a little sand
Lay the underlay, allowing 10cm (4”) overlap on each strip
Drape the liner into the hole, making sure it is central
Start filling with water
Where there are creases fold these into pleats and place a weight on it, do this all round the pond.
As the pond fills let the liner loose so it touches the sides
Do not stretch the liner
When full, trim off surplus liner leaving a 10-15cm (4-6”) strip all round
Finish off with paving, stone or other material, cement wont damage eco rubber

Tens of thousands of ponds have been built in the UK using butyl rubber liners; this has now become prohibitively expensive. An excellent alternative is our eco rubber liner. It looks and feels just like butyl, it wont breakdown in sunlight, it’s as strong as butyl and the same thickness (0.75mm) and its easy to lay and has a lifetime guarantee.

Avoid thicker liners and PVC as these do not mould to the pond shape easily.

Traditionally red sand has been used under liners to prevent puncturing, this however is heavy, hard work and it all ends up in the bottom. Roll out our underlay and nothing will penetrate it – grey in colour and a high density of 260gsm and it’s easy to lay and cut

E mail us for a sample of eco rubber and underlay

Choosing the size

Choose your area - preferably in a sunny spot
Mark out the shape using a rope or hose pipe – Measure the maximum length and the maximum width
For garden and wildlife ponds a depth of 45 – 60cm (18-24”) is deep enough
Use the calculator for Liner size = (length + twice the depth) and (width + twice the depth)

Construction

Building a pond using eco rubber liner is easy when you follow a few simple steps;-
Slope the sides at 30 degrees
Where you want to grow marginal plants make a shelf or area at least 30cm(12”) wide and 20cm (8”) deep, (slope it slightly backwards to stop plants sliding into the pond).
Make the top of the pond level using a spirit level or water level
Smooth the sides and bottom out using soil or a little sand
Lay the underlay, allowing 10cm (4”) overlap on each strip
Drape the liner into the hole, making sure it is central
Start filling with water
Where there are creases fold these into pleats and place a weight on it, do this all round the pond.
As the pond fills let the liner loose so it touches the sides
Do not stretch the liner
When full, trim off surplus liner leaving a 10-15cm (4-6”) strip all round
Finish off with paving, stone or other material, cement wont damage eco rubber