Knowledgebase
Welcome to the BTL Knowledgebase. Ever since we started lining ponds, creating covers, and helping people with their projects, we've gotten asked a lot of questions. Many of these questions are repeatedly asked, so we put together the BTL knowledgebase to help answer any questions you had about a particular subject. We are adding new questions every month, so continue to check back often!
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Do I need underlayment for my farm pond?
If you choose the right liner, underlayment shouldn’t be necessary.
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How long should a farm pond liner last?
The elements can take their toll on farm pond liners—but durable liners will go the distance.
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What can I do with old farm pond liner?
If you’re installing a new liner in your farm pond, you may be wondering what to do with the old one.
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What is the best time of year to build a farm pond?
Regardless of the season, choose a time of year that is known to be dry and mild in your region.
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What steps should you take once you’ve ordered your farm pond liner?
Farm pond liners can be quite large, which means you’ll need to make some special preparations to be ready when the liner arrives.
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What steps should you take prior to installing a farm pond liner?
Doing some of the work in advance will ensure that everything is ready to go once the pond liner arrives.
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How do you join two pieces of farm pond liner?
Larger ponds will have seams in the liner—and you’ll need to learn how to join them properly to prevent leaks.
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How do you calculate farm pond liner sizes?
Farm pond liner calculations can be confusing, but here is a simplified way to do it.
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What type of spillway is best for a farm pond?
There are two common types of spillways, and the choice comes down to what you plan to do with your farm pond.
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How do you build an earth dam for a farm pond?
Building an earth dam requires a variety of considerations in order to create a solid dam that won’t potentially create a hazard later on.
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How do you prevent shoreline erosion?
Shoreline erosion is a common problem where animals stir up the edges of farm pond banks, or where the soil type is sandy.
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What is the difference between embankment and excavated farm ponds?
Embankment ponds make use of natural features to form the pond’s banks, but they’re not as flexible as excavated ponds.
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Should you cut down the trees on your dam or around your pond?
Trees and brush may not be a problem around the pond—but any trees or brush on the dam should be removed.
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What should you plant on farm pond banks?
Grass is usually the best option to plant on farm pond banks, but there are some other alternatives.
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How do you find a leak in a farm pond?
Finding a leak in a farm pond can be difficult, requiring you to check several areas before draining the pond to check the basin.
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How do you fix a farm pond that is leaking?
Fixing a leaky farm pond requires knowing the composition of your pond’s liner in order to determine the best method to seal it.
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What is an irrigation pond?
Irrigation ponds are a type of farm pond made to capture, store and distribute water to crops.
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Why does farm pond water turn green or brown?
Lots of factors can turn pond water green or brown, so you’ll need to do some searching to discover the exact cause.
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How do you clear muddy farm pond water?
Clearing muddy farm pond water means first identifying the cause.
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How do I choose the right farm pond liner?
There are several types of pond liners you can choose, but some will work better than others.
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How much does it cost to build a farm pond?
There are quite a few costs that go into the creation of a farm pond, each of which will need to be factored separately.
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Does a farm pond raise property value?
Farm ponds can increase property values—but there are caveats.
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Is a pond liner always necessary?
Determining whether you need a pond liner depends on the soil type in your area.
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