Ponds have being built in backyards for decades. My father had a concrete pond in his backyard over 50 years ago. But, all ponds are not created equal. Some are homeowner attempts to make a fish pond to enjoy near a patio, others are landscapers who build 3 or 4 a year for a quick buck. But, if certain components of ponds are missing the homeowner is sure to become frustrated.
We at Platinum Ponds found a pond in a backyard of an attorney here in Greenville SC who a troubled pond. The wife was the one delegated the responsiblity to call us to consult as to a easy solution to the problem. As you may have noticed from the photos, the pond not only did NOT look natural but, also had a leak. After further inspection we found the builder or contractor had cut budget by using a thin plastic liner and toxic roof tar and hydrolic cement to patch the exposed liner. In addition concrete faux rock patio pavers were used instead of natural rock to create the waterfall. One other short cut we find homeowners and contractors using is FREE ROCK (also known as Rotten Granite in the Upstate). Beware of using rotten granite as it falls apart and has a high PH impacting water quality and later control of algae.
Landscapers bank on the fact that the newness of the backyard landscapes will pay the balance upon satisfactory completion. Most know till nothing about how to care or maintain your feature, not mention a life long business relationship.
Take moment if you are serious about having a pond design or construction and read our
Pond Construction Warning Report.
