Protects pond liner from installation and usage damage
A completely rot, UV and weather-resistant pond liner underlay
Protective matting is a high-quality, non-woven polypropylene geotextile pond liner underlay for use with all types of pond liner.
White 200gsm matting: suitable for small to medium-sized ponds, especially with 0.5mm PVC pond liners.
Black 275gsm matting: suitable for all sizes of pond, lake or lagoon. We would recommend using this with any Elevate and EPDM liners and for any liners in locations where you have a gritty or rocky substrate or a higher density of roots.
Applications: We would recommend that you do not install any liner without a protective pond liner underlay as this reduces the risk of damage during both installation and use, including from stones, roots and sharp objects.
Also, if you are planning on having anything other than water on top of the liner, it might be a good idea to get a second layer of the aquaSHIELD matting to act as an overlay and thereby help ensure that the liner remains fully protected.
Is pond liner underlay really required for my project?
Yes, and no! We would never recommend that you put a liner in the ground without some form of pond underlayment protection, and we would always advocate using a specialist pond liner underlay.
Once the hole for a natural pond has been dug, initially the ground will likely be fairly smooth, but, over time, changes to the water table and movement of the soil often cause stones, rocks and plant roots to come to the surface. Even the more formal pond constructions can benefit from pond liner underlayment because building materials, such as concrete & bricks, can contain rough edges. These coarse materials and sharper surfaces also cause wear & tear on the liner. Therefore, to protect against these hazards, which can even rip the liner itself, we recommend using a layer of protective pond liner underlay. This matting creates a tough barrier between the soil and the liner, providing a reliable and long-lasting pond underlayment.
