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Take a look at some of the projects undertaken by Russetts Developments Ltd (RDL) and the pond liner chosen for each. Pond liners that meet the high demands of irregular-shaped and complicated pond designs are those that offer high tear and tensile strength, durability, flexibility and are easy to install. 

Geotextile, as described in Wikipedia, is a permeable fabric which, when associated with soil has the ability to separate, filter, reinforce, protect and drain. Geotextile comes in three basic forms: woven, needle punched and heat bonded. Geotextile is used for a wide range of civil engineering application types and for pond. lake and reservoir construction. The important fact for all application types is that it acts as a protective layer to greatly reduce the risk of project failure - in the case of pond liners, a rip or puncture will either result in a time consuming repair job or an expensive replacement liner.

There is a variety of roofing options available for flat or low sloping roofs to commercial or residential properties. These include TPO single-ply membrane (Thermoplastic Polyolefin), EPDM, PVC single-ply, mastic asphalt and felt. Deciding which is most appropriate for the project can be based on a number of criteria such as price, appearance, durability, flexibility, longevity and suitability for roof style. In this article we look at the attributes of EPDM rubber roofing membrane.

EPDM rubber roofing membrane is so popular because it is proven to last for up to 50 years with little maintenance. Resistant to extreme temperature, weathering and ultra violet radiation. In this article we discuss the features that has made this type of single ply roofing membrane to become so popular in the UK.

A pond liner is not just used for the containment of water in garden ponds. A high quality rubber pond liner is also used to line a man-make lake. A body of water over ground too porous to contain water will benefit from the installation of a pond liner. Lakes are typically used as a water feature on golf courses. They are built to provide aesthetic benefits and obstacles to make the greens more challenging to golfers. 

Box welded pond liners are prefabricated from a flat sheet liner and tailored to fit the exact dimensions of a formal shaped pond. Butyl or Epalyn EP (EPDM) pond liner are heat welded (vulcanised) in our factory to the dimensions customers send through of their vertically sided earth, brick or concrete formal shaped pond. Box welded pond liners are the preferred choice when it comes to water containment for Koi and ornamental ponds.

Water storage tanks, whether above or below ground form a fundamental part of a rainwater harvesting system. The British Standard BS 8515:2009+A1:2013 Rainwater harvesting systems code of practice defines the minimum standards for the manufacture, installation and maintenance of rainwater storage tanks and systems. The Code of Practice was set-up to give clear guidance of what the minimum accepted standards that rainwater harvesting companies have to meet. Whether for residential, commercial or industrial purposes harvesting gallons of water that falls on catchment surfaces offers three advantages.

Water storage tanks are used in many different types of industries such as agricultural, fish-farming, fire-fighting and fire protection, sports turf irrigation, mining and construction. Water storage tanks also play an important role in rainwater harvesting. Above ground or ground level tanks are the most common forms of water storage and the most economical to fabricate, erect and maintain. A roof to the steel water storage tank stops debris falling in and can also assist in adding a more appealing look to the tank which may otherwise be considered to have a negative environmental impact.

Today, the most commonly used pond liner for formal-shaped Koi ponds of a square, rectangular, circular or 'L'-shape is a box-welded pond liner. In fact, any shape vertically sided formal pond design can be accommodated. Box welded pond liners are an aesthetically more pleasing alternative to installing a flexible 2-D pond liner. In this article we look at the why box-welded pond liners offer both practical and aesthetic advantages to a Koi ponds.

Changing rainfall patterns and climate change are having a noticeable impact on water resources in the UK particularly in the South Eastern regions. As a consequence rainwater harvesting on a commercial scale is becoming increasingly important.