The essential role of a large pond liner is to contain water of a pond efficiently to avoid wastage. However, different ponds as per size, location, and other factors need different types of pond liners. Hence, to meet these varying needs, pond liners are made using different materials. Here’s a comparison of different materials available to make large pond liners in terms of their advantages and disadvantages:
1. High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
Advantages –
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- Highly UV and chemical resistant
- Very strong and robust material
- Available in all standard sizes
- Ideal for large and small ponds
- Highly cost-effective
- Safe for fish
- Can be welded
- Convenient to install
- Highly durable and has a long-life span
- Suitable for use in all climates
Disadvantages –
- Weight slightly on the higher side
- Not very flexible
- May expand in very high temperatures
2. Poly vinyl chloride (PVC)
Advantages –
- Flexible and easily foldable
- Possible to grip in rough terrain
- Can be welded
- Convenient to install
- High chemical resistance
Disadvantages –
- Not all varieties are fish-safe
- Not very resistant to UV and weathering
- Not suitable for places with extreme temperatures, hot or cold
- Prematurely degradable is possible unless buried under 12-inch sediment
3. Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM)
Advantages –
- Flexible and soft material
- Safe for fishponds
- Long life span
- Suitable for all climates
Disadvantages –
- Cannot be welded
- Low chemical resistance
- Vulnerable to oil and solvents
- Expensive
- Heavy weight
4. Rubber liner
Advantages –
- Flexible material
- Suitable for extreme temperatures
- Moderate UV, ozone and chemical resistance
Disadvantages –
- Cannot be welded
- Difficult to seam and can be joined only using adhesive
- Low chemical resistance
- Weak material vulnerable to punctures and tears
- Expensive
Now that you know of the options available, choose the pond liner best suited for your needs.
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More about EMMBI
EMMBI Industries Ltd is one of the leading manufacturers of pond liners. Additionally, the company is also engaged in manufacturing and selling FIBC jumbo bags, geo bags, and other polymer-based woven goods such as canal liners, flexi tanks, car covers protective, irrigation system, etc. EMMBI is present across 56 countries in 5 continents. This gives us the ability to share cross learnings and apply it to designing and manufacturing the products for our customers. EMMBI’s very own ‘single homo-polymer” technology, creates products that are fully recyclable & industrially compostable in a single process fulfilling a vital need for eco-friendly polymer processing. EMMBI is an ISO-certified organization and has been successfully in the industry for over 20 years. We are a SEDEX-approved organisation with a URSA score of 53. This ensures our credibility and continuity of good and ethical practices with our people working with us.
