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JM

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Jul 7, 2000, 3:00:00 AM7/7/00
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I have a circular brick pond which was constructed some 5 years ago. The
interior was originally coated with cement and a clear sealant but
unfortunately water seeped through the brickwork. Another coat of sealant
was added, to no avail. To my horror a coat of black pitch was then applied
which looked dreadful (although it kept the water in!) - it was like looking
into a dark well although the pool isn't in fact very deep. I hoped in time
the colour would fade and lose some of its grimness. Unfortunately this
hasn't happened.

I can see that I will need to empty the pool and remove the pitch from the
sides - does anyone know the best way to do this please?

Also, has anyone an alternative way of sealing the pond. (A garden centre
recommended a bright blue sealant paint - but I want more of a natural
look).

Solutions/ideas would be very welcome - many thanks.

ch...@chrisss.demon.co.uk

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Jul 8, 2000, 3:00:00 AM7/8/00
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On Fri, 7 Jul 2000 23:23:45 +0100, "JM" <jacqui...@lineone.net>
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>I can see that I will need to empty the pool and remove the pitch from the
>sides - does anyone know the best way to do this please?

You will have a hell of a job removing Bitumen from the inside of you
pond it is very tenacious stuff

>Also, has anyone an alternative way of sealing the pond. (A garden centre
>recommended a bright blue sealant paint - but I want more of a natural
>look).

Black pond liners are normally the liner of choice for a natural
looking pond anything coloured is in my opinion bound to look worse.

There is a material available in garden centres which looks a little
like gritted roofing felt which is designed to cover the gap between
waters edge and pond edge might help.

How about a Layer of pebbles over the bottom of the pond so that you
see them instead of the bitumastic bottom.


>>Solutions/ideas would be very welcome - many thanks

Chris Selwyn-Smith
Landscape Services encourage them to grow up bamboo canes pushed
into the ground , when they have grown clear of surrounding plants
paint the leaves with a glyphosate solution (tumble weed, roundup)
this will kill them swiftly back to the roots and save you plants.

Chris Selwyn-Smith
Landscape Services http://www.chrisss.demon.co.uk/

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