Butch, Author at Pond Armor

Spray in Liner Ponds

Spray On Pond Liners – What Is A Spray On Pond Liner?

When it comes to applying a coating that will eventually waterproof your spray on pond liner, there are a small variety of materials available to choose from. There are anything from paints to epoxies to other specialized coatings, some of which can be used in…

ButchAugust 5, 2024

Pond Maintenance

Pond Maintenance 101 Keeping Your Pond Clean

Most people have poor water quality and extra algae in their water gardens for one main reason; they don't do enough regular maintenance to keep their pond from turning into a green mess. Ponds need to be treated just like aquariums, and require weekly maintenance…

ButchJanuary 31, 2024

Guest Articles

Koi Pond: Liners Vs. Professional Construction

Why is there so much talk about pond liners? Which koi pond liners are UV protected, or stronger, or last longer? I am by no means an expert on liner technology, nor have I ever used them in my 26 years of designing and building…

ButchJanuary 17, 2024

Guest Articles Fountains

Pond Aerators Vs Pond Fountains

Have you ever walked past an office building and noticed a pond on the property? If so, have you also noticed the pond fountains? You have probably also taken a mental note of how these Pond Fountains add a unique visual allure to the pond.…

ButchSeptember 16, 2023

Guest Articles

Making a Garden Pond With a Pond Liner

A pond liner is a flexible waterproof membrane that covers the floor and the sides of a pond excavation. There are several different kinds to choose from. Polyethylene is useful when sandwiched between two layers of soil, while PVC, composition and rubber liners are the…

ButchAugust 15, 2023

Guest Articles General Tips Pond Maintenance

Koi Pond & Waterfall: Top 21 Most Asked Questions Answered

Q What is the ideal depth for a koi pond? A In my 25+ years experience, 4 to 5 feet is ideal. You need a minimum of 3 feet for koi fish for several reasons. Safety for fish from wading cranes they can not wade…

ButchJune 1, 2023

Guest Articles Concrete Ponds Metal Ponds Wood Ponds

What is the Difference Between an External Pond Pump and a Submersible Pond Pump?

A person just getting into ponds may be confused by the terminology and types of pond pumps, particularly when trying to determine the type of pond pump they need. The most common question is “What is the difference between an external pond pump and a…

ButchMay 19, 2023

Guest Articles

Ten Steps to a Thriving, Self-contained Pond

Creating a beautiful pond in your backyard with fish, a fountain, waterfalls and aquatic plants is an extremely rewarding and fulfilling hobby. By following a few pond guidelines, you can enjoy a private, secluded getaway that will melt away everyday stress with each passing fish.…

ButchFebruary 14, 2023

Testimonials

We’ll definitely use Pond Armor again!

We built an indoor water feature using ½” plywood, 2’W x 6’L x 14”D. We researched the various offerings for sealants and selected Charcoal Pond Armor. At this point, unlike we normally would do (we’re IT junkies!!), we didn’t look at reviews much. The surface…

ButchSeptember 1, 2015

Testimonials

Amazing!

I had a cracked concrete pond that was old and very porous and did not hold water well. Then, a straight line wind storm came along and put major cracks in the pond when two large oak trees fell and caused damage. I called the…

ButchJanuary 23, 2014

Guest Articles

Closing Down Your Pool for the Winter

When the weather starts to cool down and the sun sets earlier in the evening it is a sure sign that it is that time of year once again. It is time to close down your source for summer fun, your swimming pool. The time…

ButchOctober 25, 2013

Testimonials

Solved a Leaking Problem

Your product solved a leaking problem in a 60-year-old cement fountain/pond after two other groups of people tried to fix it. Thanks Dan H - New Orleans, LA

ButchDecember 21, 2012

Testimonials

I Highly Recommend The Product!

Thank you for such great attention to our request for the purchase of Pond Armor in light blue. The merchandise came right on time!! Even before time scheduled. The instructions were great and we followed them to the letter. The pond looks great and the…

ButchNovember 5, 2012

Testimonials

Wonderful Product!

I have used and sold Pond Armor for the past 6 years, on my personal ponds and countless client ponds ! Wonderful product and Butch is great with tech support. Many uses for this product ! Seals great and provide an environment that is good…

ButchOctober 29, 2012

Testimonials

Well Worth the Upfront Cost

Pond Armor product is well worth the up front cost when you consider the long term savings. The "101 tips" and wonderful timely advise from the folks at Pond Armor makes installation doable for the average DIY'er. Constructing the pond to incorporate the plumbing, filters…

ButchMay 23, 2012

Take The Tour

Awe-inspiring Finish

If you are like most people, you are probably here trying to decide what you need to seal your pond with. We manufacture Pond Shield, the finest, high performance epoxy pond liner and sealer on the market today. Our epoxy pond sealer produces an awe-inspiring…

ButchJanuary 9, 2012

Testimonials

Big Thank You!

Hello!! I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU! Your product is AMAZING!! I found a old cement pond buried in my backyard some years ago while digging up some weeds... We never really knew what to do with it and it would always…

ButchJanuary 9, 2012

Testimonials

Some Amazing Stuff

That is some amazing stuff. I put some on a piece of flagstone here in the shop and came in this morning. I and a couple of my guys whacked that stuff with a screw driver and tried to chip it off of the stone…

ButchJanuary 9, 2012

Testimonials

Works In One Easy Application

Trust me when I say my pond does not leak a drop of water now. I would suggest Pond Shield to anyone who’s having a problem with a leak and wants something that will work in one easy application. I’m not exactly a pond expert,…

ButchJanuary 9, 2012

Testimonials

We Love Your Product!

All I can say is it's incredible! It just makes things so much more easy when you find a company that has nice people and an excellent product. We looked at several other products and even contacted pool companies but none of them had anything…

ButchJanuary 9, 2012

Butch

Spray On Pond Liners – What Is A Spray On Pond Liner?

Pond Maintenance 101 Keeping Your Pond Clean

Koi Pond: Liners Vs. Professional Construction

Pond Aerators Vs Pond Fountains

Making a Garden Pond With a Pond Liner

Koi Pond & Waterfall: Top 21 Most Asked Questions Answered

What is the Difference Between an External Pond Pump and a Submersible Pond Pump?

Ten Steps to a Thriving, Self-contained Pond

We’ll definitely use Pond Armor again!

Amazing!

Closing Down Your Pool for the Winter

Solved a Leaking Problem

I Highly Recommend The Product!

Wonderful Product!

Well Worth the Upfront Cost

Awe-inspiring Finish

Big Thank You!

Some Amazing Stuff

Works In One Easy Application

We Love Your Product!

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