If a pond has a thin shell of concrete and/or is not reinforced with rebar, it will experience larger and more frequent cracks. This creates a strong shell that will resist cracking for many years. Generally for a pond you want a minimum of 3 to 4 inches of concrete. It should be raised up about an inch and a half, depending on how thick the concrete is poured. In other words, the rebar shouldn’t be laying on the ground before the concrete is poured. In order to have a strong shell, the rebar should be spaced at a minimum of 12” on center, and be placed in the middle of the concrete. The reason concrete ponds last for a long time is because they are reinforced with rebar (metal rods) just like a swimming pool is constructed. There are plenty of concrete ponds and waterfalls out there that have just as many problems as the liners. Usually the solution to this problem is removal of the liner and rebuilding with concrete, but just because a pond or waterfall is built with concrete doesn’t automatically make it a better solution. These ponds are very susceptible to penetration from animals, rocks, and tree roots. If liner ponds are installed correctly with an underlayment and proper liner, they can last awhile, but more often than not we encounter ponds that have no underlayment and a very thin liner. This is a more inexpensive solution for building a pond and waterfall, but usually ends up causing problems and costing more money in the long run. A common method of construction is a plastic or rubber liner. There are many different methods of designing and constructing a pond or waterfall in Arizona. All of our repairs come with a 3 month warranty, and while we have a very high success rate, we cannot guarantee repairs against future problems because of original structural problems or settling. Whatever the case, we can analyze the situation, and provide solutions to remedy any problem you may have. Some water features can be repaired, while others need to be completely remodeled. This is due to poor design and low-quality materials and workmanship. In our years of experience, we have seen many problematic water features from small leaks, to complete disasters. Text your image to 48 and we’ll send you a free quote! Waterfall Repair Use our innovative “Text Your Waterfall Repair Pic” system and get a FREE estimate on your reconstruction project.
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