I need some pond build up ideas

[lori_z3a]

I want to reconstruct my pond this summer but want to buy materials this winter. I have a 1200 gallon + pond but just not happy with it now - made a few mistakes - like not level / big oops

I would like to rebuild the sides on it was thinking on concrete bricks with liner going over it - using the bricks as a wall but do not know how to do it really any photos will be great- but do not really want to use cement - never used it ,do not even know how - not sure if I even want to.I get tired of trying to clean pump out - means I have to get right into the pond to get to it- hate dang shelves I made. I guess I even want to make it deeper without having to dig under the liner that is there now - which will have to be replaced this summer but I did my digging bit and that was enough - that is why I mentioned on working on the inside to build up the sides and to make it level -- p.s do not mind digging to make it wider. Will fix my waterfall the year after first things first - but want to still have it done so my fish get some use out of it before winter again. Look for album My pond and waterfall by following this link below. If not sure what I am saying and sometimes it is hard to put into words just post here and I will try to explain - again thanks for photos and ideas

http://community.webshots.com/user/ibquackers20

[Bearfan]

Coming from an indoor guy, your pond looks great. Love your back yard with all of the open space!

[RogerMcAllen]

What are the dimensions of the pond, I can't really tell by looking at the pictures.

[lori_z3a]

can not remember but I think it is 16 feet long and 9-10 feet wide and 2 1/2 feet deep fron the center with 2 long shelves

[Bernie]

Lori...

Looked at your pix....and you would be a prime candidate for building "up" a
second level behind your waterfall......

however, being located in the far north (Canada), you would have to insulate
around the upper level with at least 3-4 ft of solid soil in order to protect from
your winter weather. (We discussed this feature in a previous thread..
(Above-ground vs In-ground ponds).

So, really its a decision as to which would be easier for you: digging into the
ground; or building up soil behind the existing waterfall.

Either approach could be taken.

Tominator....
You mentioned you were in Az (much easier as far as protecting from the climate!! ), but notice your Location sign said Va?? )
How big a pond were you looking at??

Bernie

[general tzao]

How about using the bricks ( or big flat stones) to make steps and then connecting those stairs to a wooden bridge accross the pond ( like a chineese garden thing)?

[lori_z3a]

ok guy - I winter my fish inside and will continue to do so - this way I can see them in the summer as well as winter , so if the pond freezes there will not be any fish in there for the winter - just want to build up and level the pond height but I also want to keep $$$ down or hubby will freek out - he already complains that I spent to much $$$ and time.

[RogerMcAllen]

It seemed like tominator was thread jacking, so I did my first ever split. Just letting everyone know.

[lori_z3a]

I did not know how to explain it to him that this was about the questions I was asking and every time there was a reply in my email it was a waste of time finding out that it was a question he asked - also he would get more replies with his own thread - people will know what he is asking and not get confused - thank you

[RogerMcAllen]

Ok, so to get you back on track... How are you planning to connect the new liner to the old liner? It should not be that hard to build up brick pavers around the pond, but I am not sure how you would create a reliable seal when connecting a new piece around the whole upper edge of the existing pond. Around here we have something called liner tape, it is rubbery and sticky on both sides, but I would not trust it on such a long complex seam as you would need to create.