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MikeM,Comparing the various products would be a good thing. I think a comparson page would be a good start for someone trying to decide on which product to use on their pond. I think it would have to be broken down by basic pond shell construction type. In ground concrete (cementious) or block, In ground liner/poly/fiberglass with no retaining structure, and above ground other than concrete are the ones that come to mind. That would give the viewer a look at the various products for the same application.
Then the attributes we would want to compare would need to be developed. Then establish a format to present those attributes and I think it could be done in an equitable manner.
My first take would be: a) type of product, aa) is it a two part material, b) can it be applied by the pond owner or is specialized equipment required, c) personal protective equipment required to apply the product, d) cost of the product, e) ease of application, i.e. working time, f) how many coats are required, g) minimum and maximum curing times between coats, h) if a misteak is made how long must you wait before reapplying, i) what does it stick to, j) environmental conditions requirements (temp, humidity, etc), k) curing time of any concrete retaining shell, l) how well does it withstand reverse hydrostatic pressure, m) is a primer required and what does it do for the product, n) comments
A starting point and may need word smithing to provide the information you are thinking about.
Then we would need a lead person to write about each product and maybe share the draft to be sure all of the pertinent information is included.
I would hope that somehow the less than desirable attributes would be presented in a factual manner. That is why I believe it would work best if an initial draft was reviewed by others. Also there is the question of who is going to write the descriptions.
Is this along the lines of your thoughts?
Steve
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