Butch, Author at Pond Armor

Concrete Ponds

Salt Water Corrosion Effects on Concrete

Did you know that salt water has a corrosive effect on concrete? It is. In fact it is a problem that engineers have been faced with for some time in regards to larger concrete structures like sea walls. Of course sea walls are corroded by…

ButchDecember 14, 2022

Calculations

Pond Volume and Square Footage – Simple Calculations You Need To Know – Part 3 Ellipses

What is an ellipse? Simple. Ellipses are circles. Did that confuse you? Think of ellipses as special instances of a circle, meaning if you have an oval shape, it’s still considered a circle, but a special kind of circle. If you have an oval shaped…

ButchOctober 30, 2022

Calculations

Pond Volume and Square Footage – Simple Calculations You Need To Know – Part 2 Rectangles

OK, let's move on to pond rectangles. To note, these calculations will work for those of you with square ponds too. As I said in part 1 of this series, you’re going to need to know the total square footage of your pond as well…

ButchOctober 24, 2022

Calculations

Pond Volume and Square Footage – Simple Calculations You Need To Know – Part 1 Circles

Now that you’ve gotten your pond built, it might be a wise idea to know how to calculate pond volume both based on total pond square footage and pond volume. Sure you can find an automatic pond volume calculator online somewhere, but it pays to…

ButchOctober 10, 2022

Swimming Pools

Stock Tank Pool Tutorial – Pond Armor

So You Want a Stock Tank Pool Well this is going to be an exciting Stock Tank pool project, isn’t it? Let me first start out by saying that we have a video tutorial of coating a stock tank on our YouTube channel and after…

ButchSeptember 21, 2022

Concrete Ponds

Got A Crack In Your Pond? – Easy Methods Of Fixing A Crack In Your Pond

Over time, the concrete in your pond can crack. Ground movement, concrete shrinkage, freeze/thaw conditions can all play a part in possible cracks forming in your pond. The trouble is that when this happens, you have to go out there and fix the cracked concrete.…

ButchAugust 31, 2022

Water Quality

How Long Before You Can Put Fish In Your Pond?

Alright! Your new pond is up and running. You checked for leaks. None apparent. Your new pond pump is chucking along, water is running through your filter and the UV is sending algae to spore the way of the Do-Do. Now all you have to…

ButchJune 19, 2020

How To

How to Spray Epoxy

There are some great reasons why you would want to spray Pond Shield epoxy rather than squeegee or roll it on. Learning how to spray epoxy is not difficult to do either. It takes some patience, the correct tools and an assistant. Since you are…

ButchMarch 13, 2020

Hydroponics

Barrelponics and Hydroponics – What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between hydroponics and Barrelponics? Really, there is no difference. In fact they are the same thing. The only thing that makes them different is the name Barrelponics which was coined by Travis Hughey in 2005. Essentially, Barrelponics uses what could probably…

ButchFebruary 15, 2013

General Tips

3 Things to Look for In a Quality Epoxy Sealer

I get a lot of calls each day from people asking me about Pond Shield epoxy. I receive questions about almost anything but the one thing the majority of them have in common is whether or not Pond Shield epoxy is the right product for…

ButchFebruary 8, 2013

General Tips

Setting Goals for a Pond Shield Epoxy Project

With as many things that could possibly be happening during the life of any project, things can quickly get out of hand and disorganized if an over-all plan is not in place. That is why it is so important for setting goals for a Pond…

ButchOctober 1, 2012

How To General Tips Pond Maintenance

How to Make Smooth Concrete Rough

When consumers start to look for advice on how to smooth rough concrete, they may feel frustrated or confused. Many people claim that there is no easy way to do this yourself, but this is misleading. There are actually a few things that can be…

ButchSeptember 27, 2012

How To

What to Look for in an Epoxy Paint Sprayer

If you have decided to coat your pond with Pond Shield and have determined that using an epoxy paint sprayer is the way to go, there are some equipment aspects that you should be aware of. Not all spray machines are the same and if…

ButchSeptember 27, 2012

Pond Maintenance How To

How to Spot Repair Pond Armor Paint

From time to time it may be necessary to correct something that is adversely affecting the coating on a pond. For example, during a routine inspection of the pond, you find that somehow someone has managed to accidentally damage the surface of the Pond Armor…

ButchSeptember 25, 2012

Concrete Ponds

A Checklist for Concrete Pond Repairs

Repairing a concrete pond can seem a daunting task. However, if you know what is needed prior to performing the repair, the task will be that much easier. The following list is made up of everything you could possibly need in order to get the…

ButchSeptember 24, 2012

Wood Ponds

Is a Plywood Pond Really the Wave of the Future?

When considering building a pond, most people think of using more conventional materials like concrete, rubber liners, stone, block or brick; but what about a plywood pond? Is it even possible? Of course it is. In fact there have been plenty of DIY pond builders…

ButchSeptember 24, 2012

General Tips

7 Things to Keep in Mind About Spraying Epoxy Paint

There are many different ways of applying epoxy paint and spraying epoxy paint is one of them. If you have a large enough surface or the surface is too uneven for more conventional methods of application, this guide will assist you along the way. 1.…

ButchSeptember 23, 2012

General Tips

10 Reasons to Choose Pond Armor Pond Sealant

There is not a large variety of materials available to coat your water feature with. It is important to choose a sealant that will serve you well and last a decent amount of time. The last thing you want to get caught up in is…

ButchSeptember 21, 2012

How To

How to Choose the Best Blue Pond Liner

Let’s face it. There are many different shades of blue. There are blues that are very dark, there are also light blues. Some blues lean more towards green where others tend to be on the purple side. The ultimate question really becomes how do you…

ButchSeptember 19, 2012

How To

How to Choose a Pond Sealant

You have found yourself at the right place if you want to know how to choose a pond sealant. I have personally heard of people using all sorts of things to seal their pond or water feature with. I have heard of people using asphalt,…

ButchSeptember 19, 2012

General Tips

Pond Armor Colors

We offer eight standard Pond Armor colors including Black, Clear, Tan, Gray, Competition Blue, Sky Blue, Forest Green and White. We also can mix any solid custom color that you choose. Many people often ask what the best color is to choose. It is difficult…

ButchSeptember 18, 2012

General Tips

Other Types of Projects Suitable for Coatings

You know, ponds are not the only types of projects that water proofing coatings can be used on. There are a lot of other things that are perfectly suited for apply a coating like Pond Shield epoxy. Remember that just because this coating was designed…

ButchJanuary 28, 2010

General Tips

Pond Painting – Get Artistic!

This is just a brief article to get your creative thinking going. I am the type of person that likes to construct things that are unique, things that people just do not see everyday, things that people take a look at and think, “Well there’s…

ButchJanuary 27, 2010

Butch

Salt Water Corrosion Effects on Concrete

Pond Volume and Square Footage – Simple Calculations You Need To Know – Part 3 Ellipses

Pond Volume and Square Footage – Simple Calculations You Need To Know – Part 2 Rectangles

Pond Volume and Square Footage – Simple Calculations You Need To Know – Part 1 Circles

Stock Tank Pool Tutorial – Pond Armor

Got A Crack In Your Pond? – Easy Methods Of Fixing A Crack In Your Pond

How Long Before You Can Put Fish In Your Pond?

How to Spray Epoxy

Barrelponics and Hydroponics – What’s the Difference?

3 Things to Look for In a Quality Epoxy Sealer

Setting Goals for a Pond Shield Epoxy Project

How to Make Smooth Concrete Rough

What to Look for in an Epoxy Paint Sprayer

How to Spot Repair Pond Armor Paint

A Checklist for Concrete Pond Repairs

Is a Plywood Pond Really the Wave of the Future?

7 Things to Keep in Mind About Spraying Epoxy Paint

10 Reasons to Choose Pond Armor Pond Sealant

How to Choose the Best Blue Pond Liner

How to Choose a Pond Sealant

Pond Armor Colors

Other Types of Projects Suitable for Coatings

Pond Painting – Get Artistic!

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