BigBossPants Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 I have 3 half wine barrels which I have converted into a pond/water feature. I have lined them with polythene but water is leeching in through the wood and sitting between that and the lining, causing it to rot a little. I want to line them with something which will adhere directly to the wood so this doesnt happen... I have been recommended fiberglass and a spray on silicone type thing. Would these be safe or is there a better alternative? The barrels do not hold water without a lining. There are 2 fish and an axy in the pond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 I don't think the polythene will be "leeching". More likely there is a hole somewhere or perhaps water splashed over the top of the lining if it isn't high enough (or rain?). I can't see why fibreglass wouldn't work. It would be safe enough since they make fish ponds out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBossPants Posted March 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 I think its coming in through the cracks in the wood, the poly comes all the way to the top and over the side to keep rain out. Does fiberglass have to 'cure' before fish can go in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Sorry, I have no idea. Ring your nearest fibreglass place and ask them. :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 yes..........though I think you'll find the fishponds made from Fiberglass have a gel coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1CK Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 you could use epoxy paint to waterproof them?.. the same stuff people use for plywood tanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcase Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Somewhere, not long ago, I saw someone selling plastic inserts to go into half barrels so they could be used for fish ponds BUT can't remember where unfortuately. They are out there though so someone may remember where to get them (possibly ask http://www.thewatergarden.co.nz/) regards dcase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBossPants Posted March 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Cheers for all the suggestions, Ill look into those options. Someone has also suggested tar paint, has anyone had experience with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axokeeper Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 I have half wine barrel which has a waterlily and many goldies in it. It isnt lined with anything, but I left it for two weeks submerged in a trough (farm water trough) to expand and become water tight. Have had it up and running for two years now with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBossPants Posted June 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Hi, good idea with the water trough. I don't really have access to one but will keep it in mind for next time I have had success so far with silicone for the gaps and coating the rest with bitumen paint. Both barrels are holding rainwater out in the garden, seem watertight so far. Time will tell if they stay this way though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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