Fibreglassed today

JONO · 30-08-2006, 06:24 PM

Hi Guys

Had the pond foam lined and fibreglassed today. Done by GRP Lining services ( Matt & Matt). Real nice guys and very professional. Well pleased with finished job. Here are some pics.

Jono ;D ;D

brettkoi · 30-08-2006, 06:25 PM

thats a great pond.

Mik Koi · 30-08-2006, 06:28 PM

Well what can I say ?? apart from Bloody nice job m8

can't wait to see the finished item

brettkoi · 30-08-2006, 09:05 PM

sorry to be the bearer of bad news ,but there is a hole in the bottom ,call them back and tell them to do a proper job. >

JONO · 30-08-2006, 09:11 PM

No silly, thats the plug hole. hee hee

Jono ;D ;D

bigjs47 · 02-09-2006, 07:59 PM

Looks really great. What is the purpose of the foam , insulation or expansion & how thick was it ?
jonathan.

Mik Koi · 02-09-2006, 08:20 PM

I believe the fibreglassers use foam instead of render on the concrete blocks as its faster setting and very easy to smooth off also it does act as an insulation and is generally about 1/2" to 1" thick

JONO · 02-09-2006, 08:25 PM

Hi Guys

Your right Mik it is 1/2 inch thick. It just replaces rendering. The finish is only as smooth as the prep work carried out. I scraped all of the walls to make sure there was no lumps of cement protruding other wise it will take the contour of the protrusions. I went for it because any help in insulating the pond must be a good thing and the difference in price for the foam was minimal compared to having it rendered. Just personal preference really.

Jono ;D ;D

Mik Koi · 02-09-2006, 08:29 PM

how long do you have to wait to leach out any toxins from the f/glass or is it so well sealed its not a problem ??

bigjs47 · 03-09-2006, 07:47 AM

I would immagine it's a lot quicker & cleaner than rendering + with the thermal insulation properties. How is it fixed to the blockwork/concrete ?
jonathan.