Crystal clear aquatics latest pond restoration- a pond reline & re-design, incorporating new stone edging, a natural looking cascade & a pond side patio!
Knees bent, back straight, that’s the way to go. Mate at 55 and after 25 years of building/fencing I know you WILL regret not doing so, I promise you. This is a job you love, I had to leave mine because I did not heed that little saying.
I try to heed this advice!! I expect I wont be far behind you however- my knees aren’t the best these days thats for sure😂 Thanks for watching and commenting! Best, Ed
Wow Dave is one amazing guy. Love your work, really inspiring. I’m definitely going to have my pond rejuvenated. Pity I can’t find guys like you in York. Hope you keep doing your videos I love watching. Thanks 🙏🏼
Hi there- thanks for your comment and my apologies for the sow response- absolutely the correct advice- lime mortar for natural stone, or old brickwork. However used like this to build ponds, where the stone is already in a wet environment there’s no benefit to using more traditional methods- cement based mortar is just fine! Thanks very much, Ed
Hi Eddie & Dave I love your work I've watched all your videos , I've worked on a couple of ponds my self but not at the scale you do . I would love to be part of your team.
Hi Mark, the expanding foam is simply a way to fix and hold materials, such as stone/rock. It’s not water proof and as such couldn’t be used in such a way. Best, Ed
Hi there, I believe Oase foam fix only comes in one size cans… a quick search online throws up lots of option to purchase so you shouldn’t have any issues sourcing some. Thanks for watching and commenting! Best, Ed
Hi there Paul, it’s expensive stuff isn’t it?!! I use for the bulk of my supplies Oasis water gardening products, but they are a trade seller only....I’d say Google is your friend here and search online for the best deals. If you’re local to me I can supply if required. Best, Ed
Very little if I can help it! It’s gets rather cold wading around ponds during the winter months- work doesn’t stop completely but its def more on a part time basis during January and February! Best, Ed
@@CrystalClearAquatics After watching many of your vids, I realised I didn't require so much stone as the outer shelf was cut on a slope, so stacking the stone uses a whole lot less. There was a few other bits of info that I realised was simpler and much cheaper. Btw, totally in love with the pond in your own garden. I've stolen the design for my own. Imitation being the most sincere form of flattery lol
@@bettyboohadapoo ah glad you like my own pond- I still haven’t completed all of it yet but will do so later this spring! You’ll have to email me pics of your finished pond when you’ve done it! Info@crystalclearaquatics.co.uk
Knees bent, back straight, that’s the way to go. Mate at 55 and after 25 years of building/fencing I know you WILL regret not doing so, I promise you. This is a job you love, I had to leave mine because I did not heed that little saying.
I try to heed this advice!! I expect I wont be far behind you however- my knees aren’t the best these days thats for sure😂 Thanks for watching and commenting!
Best,
Ed
Attention to detail excellent 👌
It’s all about those little details....!!
Wow Dave is one amazing guy. Love your work, really inspiring. I’m definitely going to have my pond rejuvenated. Pity I can’t find guys like you in York. Hope you keep doing your videos I love watching. Thanks 🙏🏼
Thanks for your lovely comment- have passed this on to Dave also!! Yup, he’s a great guy and a fantastic labourer!
Best regards,
Ed
Dave eyesight is better then mine 😅 anyway awesome work 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Ha ha!! Thanks very much!
Looks amazing so far , can’t wait to see it finished
Thank you-hope you watched part 2!
Great work as usual and very informative
Thanks very much Sean!
Really enjoyed the video, thanks.
Thanks for your kind words!
Best,
Ed
Great job keep up the good work 👏
Thanks Dan!
Looks great!!
Thanks very much!
Lime mortar with stonework.
Hi there- thanks for your comment and my apologies for the sow response- absolutely the correct advice- lime mortar for natural stone, or old brickwork. However used like this to build ponds, where the stone is already in a wet environment there’s no benefit to using more traditional methods- cement based mortar is just fine!
Thanks very much,
Ed
Hi Eddie & Dave I love your work I've watched all your videos , I've worked on a couple of ponds my self but not at the scale you do .
I would love to be part of your team.
Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting-kind of you to say so!
Best,
Ed
Yes Paul is listening and yes you should :D
Ha ha! Thought you might be!! Thanks as ever for watching.
Best,
Ed
@@CrystalClearAquatics always, i find your videos informative and interesting. :)
Hi there. Can you use the expanding foam between the liner and the patio stones around the pond to enable the pond water lever to be higher? Thanks
Hi Mark, the expanding foam is simply a way to fix and hold materials, such as stone/rock. It’s not water proof and as such couldn’t be used in such a way.
Best,
Ed
Job still on offer ? Lol I’m in Hampshire
Ha ha! Feel free to email me your CV- currently not in the market for any help but you never know!
Best,
Ed
I was about to mention the same. I’m in M&E and wanted a change. 😢
Where can I get the cans of foam you use as My local Maidenhead aquatics only have small cans
Hi there, I believe Oase foam fix only comes in one size cans… a quick search online throws up lots of option to purchase so you shouldn’t have any issues sourcing some.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Best,
Ed
where is the best place to buy the Oase foam from? UK please? Great video's. :)
Hi there Paul, it’s expensive stuff isn’t it?!! I use for the bulk of my supplies Oasis water gardening products, but they are a trade seller only....I’d say Google is your friend here and search online for the best deals. If you’re local to me I can supply if required.
Best,
Ed
why is there a floating white sheet in there? :) Great video and I'm not suffering pond envy at all :)
Ha Ha! It did look odd on the time lapse spinning around the pond! Just a piece of pond fleece id used to stand on and protect the pond liner.
What kind of work do you do in the winter?
Very little if I can help it! It’s gets rather cold wading around ponds during the winter months- work doesn’t stop completely but its def more on a part time basis during January and February!
Best,
Ed
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Im giving this comment a thumbs up, but no idea what it means!!😂
Best,
Ed
oh mate you've just saved me heaps of $ , thanks shitloads buddy
Glad to hear it but how so?!
Best,
Ed
@@CrystalClearAquatics After watching many of your vids, I realised I didn't require so much stone as the outer shelf was cut on a slope, so stacking the stone uses a whole lot less. There was a few other bits of info that I realised was simpler and much cheaper. Btw, totally in love with the pond in your own garden. I've stolen the design for my own. Imitation being the most sincere form of flattery lol
@@bettyboohadapoo ah glad you like my own pond- I still haven’t completed all of it yet but will do so later this spring! You’ll have to email me pics of your finished pond when you’ve done it! Info@crystalclearaquatics.co.uk