| Well I won't give away my own trade secrets, but yes, less than $4 per square foot. As far as thickness is concerned, there are varying opinions on this. Some people spray as little as 50mils while others spray thicker than 200 mils. We recommend at least 50 mils, minimum, but you are free to spray it as thick as you like. If you look at the Pond Shield-FSP application page on our web site, that installation is 50 mils. That particular installer was placing flagstone and he dropped a piece that weighed about 45-50 pounds, sharp edge first into a lower tier. He was shocked when he picked the rock up and the coating was not even marred. Could the coating have been damaged? Yes, it could have, but it survived and he told me later that is wasn't the first rock he dropped on the liner throughout the job. I guess moving the rocks can get heavy after a while.
In any event, how we package and create our materials is something I can't share, but what we want to accomplish here is to bring Polyurea to people who normally would not be able to use it otherwise. Homeowners with smaller ponds where an installer with a large rig would prefer not to drag all of his/her equipment out and smaller budgets where cost plays a major roll for the pond owner. Not to mention those installers that wish to create a Polyurea pond but can't afford the expense of any of those large rigs.
What matters most in a DIY job like this is that you as the newbie installer, be meticulous, pay close attention to detail, follow instructions and use the proper materials. For instance, you wouldn't just spray the material to colorize the geotextile fabric. You are coating the fabric not painting it. This means you need to apply a consistent amount of material so as to not miss anything which would become a leak later. Paying close attention to detail is equally as important. You want to decide as you go where you might need more material or making sure you sprayed your seams properly. Any mis-sprayed seam or area that is weak because of a lack of material will probably cause you troubles later. You must also follow the instructions and not skip steps or take shortcuts. Too many times people are willing to just start pulling things out of boxes and moving forward in a project without even glancing at the instructions. The instructions are written so as to give you the best chances of success. Follow them. Finally using the proper material. For instance, choosing the proper geotextile fabric. You can't just go purchase any old weed barrier or felt cloth. I spoke to a member of the PDA and he said that when tested a geotextile fabric like a Propex fabric we currently offer gave the best results.
Butch
Pond Armor |