An irrigation pond brings a multitude of benefits, but not everyone is fortunate enough to have soil that can allow them to use an earthen bottom. Liners provide an excellent option for retaining water for farm owners who are unable to hold water with just soil alone. It’s important to do research ahead of time and choose the best pond lining material for your irrigation pond.
Here at BTL Liners, we are industry thought leaders and have been experts on the three most popular types of materials for pond liners for years. Our team understands that choosing a liner for your new irrigation pond is one of the most important considerations you will make when starting your project. If you opt for a low-quality liner, you risk punctures from nearby roots and rocks, leaching, and even toxicity.
Selecting Your Material
Soil alone isn’t enough to hold water in an irrigation pond. There are three popular options for lining a pond: clay, concrete, and flexible pond liners.
Clay Pond Liners
Clay liners are popular, but they cost significantly more per square foot than most flexible liners. Likewise, this option requires a significant amount of installation labor and a relatively high failure rate.
Concrete Pond Liners
Concrete is another common alternative. However, concrete is a poor option for an irrigation pond because it can release chemicals into your pond; interfering with the overall water quality. Concrete is also prone to cracking in particularly cold winters due to its inflexibility.
Flexible Pond Liners
Flexible pond liners are the best option based upon multiple factors. They increase in popularity each year due to their affordability, as well as ease of installation and use. Flexible pond liners also simplify cleaning and treating your pond.
Once you make a side-by-side comparison, the clear winner is a flexible pond liner. AquaArmor is the leading flexible pond liner in the irrigation industry thanks to its high puncture resistance, NSF-61 certification, and superior UV resistance.
