What is CPE liner?
Oatey® CPE Shower Pan Liner is flexible, economical liner designed to be an effective water-barrier in tile shower or other concealed water-proofing applications. Available in 3 variations. Technical Resources (4)
What is a 30 mil liner?
BTL30- 30 Mil single scrim reinforced Polyethylene Pond Liner and Containment Liner. Reinforced polyethylene pond liners are designed for safe and economical containment of liquids, sludges and contanimated soils.
What pond liner is best?
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) liners, also known as reinforced polyethylene liners, are one of the best choices for flexible pond liners. They offer even better puncture resistance than either EPDM or PVC liner, while weighing roughly one-third as much and being half as thick.
What mil plastic for pond?
Even backyard ponds benefit from a 30 mil or greater liner to prevent rocks and roots from wearing holes in a thinner material. In general, you'll only find EPDM in 30 mil and thicker sheets. This is because thinner sheets are too fragile and likely to tear on inground debris during installation.
How long will a 30 mil pool liner last?
A typical vinyl liner lasts between 10 and 15 years, though there are many factors that can affect its lifespan. Living in an area susceptible to ground water problems can reduce your liner's life, as can not keeping the water in your pool balanced.
How thick is a 30 mil liner?
0.0300 inchesTo be technical, a 30 mil liner is equivalent to 0.0300 inches.
Are PVC pond liners good?
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride Pond Liners The strength and puncture resistance of RPE combined with the light weight, ease of installation and ability to sheet large panels, all add up to the highest quality pond liner material on the market.
Which is better PVC or EPDM pond liner?
EPDM is less puncture resistant than PVC or RPE. A 45 mil (1.15 mm) thickness is used for ponds. Most of the available pond liner is made by Firestone, so there is a level of confidence in the quality. Butyl rubber pond liners can also be used, but they have become very expensive and are no longer popular.
Is PVC pond liner OK?
PVC is flexible so it will readily follow the contours of your pond. However, it does need to be fitted correctly as it doesn't stretch readily so will damage if you try to fit into narrow gaps and crevices. PVC has limited UV resistance so it will turn 'brittle' if exposed to too much sunlight, causing it to crack.
Is 20 mil thick enough for a pond liner?
20 Mil Pond Liners At the 20-mil thickness, they're considered a professional grade product, even when available for sale to homeowners and hobbyists looking to create garden ponds. This is the thickness to start with.
How long will a 20 mil pond liner last?
twenty years100' Wide 20 Mil Polyethylene Pond Liners Large ponds require a pond liner that is safe for fish and plant life, inexpensive, easy to install, and durable enough to last twenty years plus.
Can I use plastic sheeting as pond liner?
You can use plastic sheeting such as landscape plastic to line a pond, but the material will not last as long as other types of liners. It breaks down and is more susceptible to punctures, and some types of landscape plastic will kill aquatic plants and fish.