Measurement of a rectengular-shaped pont

When should you choose a rectangular-shaped pond liner? #

The rectangular-shaped pond liner is recommended specifically for building ponds with simple shapes. It can be an ideal choice for contractors, as it can be manufactured in one piece up to 5000 m², but it’s also a suitable option for those building their own garden pond.

All ponds with simple shapes are made using rectangular pond liners #

Square or rectangular shape

Round or oval, where there is no significant material waste

idney-shaped or other not overly irregular shapes.

Designing a rectangular pond liner #

During the production of a rectangular-shaped pond liner, foil strips are cut to size and welded together.

The width of each foil strip is always 3.6 meters (the liner size increases in steps of this width). So one dimension of the liner depends on how many foil strips are welded together. For example, if 7 foil strips are needed, the final liner width will be 7 × 3.6 m = 25.2 meters.

The length of the foil strips depends on the size of the pond.

The first step in designing a rectangular pond liner is the on-site survey, where you need to determine the exact length of foil strips required based on the size of your pond.

You must record the data measured during the survey and enter it into the rectangular liner planner calculator, which will generate the calculation for your order based on your measurements.

To get accurate results, you will need the following tools #

A long measuring tape

Clipboard, pen, paper

Use a 30, 50 or 100-meter measuring tape, depending on the size of the pond

This is where you will draw the shape of the pond and write down your measurements.

The surveying process #

The survey is very simple and consists of only two steps!

First, measure the width of the pond. Take measurements at multiple points to ensure the measurement connects the two furthest edges and also passes through the deepest part of the pond.

Then measure its length as well. Measure in several places so you can record the greatest possible length.

Important:
The measurement should follow the full topography of the basin, so the tape measure must be laid along the line that passes through both the deepest and highest points of the basin.

Both ends of the measuring tape should extend beyond the pond basin, not just from one edge of the pond to the other. The amount of overhang will match the extra length needed for securing. So let both ends of the tape hang out evenly, according to the amount of securing allowance you plan for. Count on at least 50 cm of extra length, but depending on the securing method and soil type, it may need to be more.

Select the longest measurements and use those in the planner. This is important to ensure that every part of the basin will be covered with enough pond liner.