hi guys just a quicky? main pond construction all done, just need to screed in my slopes towards bottomdrain, then i need to think about fibreglassing, 1 thing that really springs to mind is how to fibreglass upto/around my bottom drain, how have most of you guys done it?
regards stu
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Stu,
As long as the floor is flat to the drain, just glass up to it and fold it down into the drain by a couple of inches. You'll find that if you cut the glass so that it overhangs the drain by a couple of inches, by cutting a hole inthe glass, then wet it with resin and when wet just run the roller around it. It will soon mould itself into the top edge of the drain and you'll get a great finish. Do the same with the second layer and you'll get a good finish.
I usually rough up the plastic with a disc cutter, just lightly but you'll get a good rough finish to the plastic which the resin will key to better.
As long as the floor is flat to the drain, just glass up to it and fold it down into the drain by a couple of inches. You'll find that if you cut the glass so that it overhangs the drain by a couple of inches, by cutting a hole inthe glass, then wet it with resin and when wet just run the roller around it. It will soon mould itself into the top edge of the drain and you'll get a great finish. Do the same with the second layer and you'll get a good finish.
I usually rough up the plastic with a disc cutter, just lightly but you'll get a good rough finish to the plastic which the resin will key to better.
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cheers mate, as much money as have i spent, the last thing i wanted to do is go buggering it up at a vital stage, and as i know no-one doing or done the same project i just needed to hear it from someone that has done one ect , thanks again
regards stu
regards stu
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Hi Stu,
I also think some people actually use some Black Label or Den braven sealant as well round the drain with the glass.
I also think some people actually use some Black Label or Den braven sealant as well round the drain with the glass.
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1 more quick question, i have half pond below and half above ive struggled and battled with the water table, i know i should use G4 but someone suggested black jack and let it go off for a couple of days before i start laying the glass, £80- 10 lts or £15- 10 lts any ideas anyone?
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Stu,
If it aint dry, the glass wont stick. I dont know what black jack is at all. If you sealed the bottom, wouldnt the moisture creep up the walls? You can glass onto a 'damp' bottom though. The glass wont fully stick, but the water pressure would hold it down. You'd need to fill up within a few days though, as glass can very slightly shrink. Especially if it cures quickly.
If it aint dry, the glass wont stick. I dont know what black jack is at all. If you sealed the bottom, wouldnt the moisture creep up the walls? You can glass onto a 'damp' bottom though. The glass wont fully stick, but the water pressure would hold it down. You'd need to fill up within a few days though, as glass can very slightly shrink. Especially if it cures quickly.
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Hi stu,when i glass around bottom drains, if it is the type with a loose flange, i sandwich the glass between it as if it were a liner. if you do this before you do all the base you can (greentrim )the waste and make a nice neat job.
regards john
regards john