ideal cement wall thickness

[Charlespear]

I've cast 4 ponds, 6 inch walls. 2-5 thousand gallons. And now a small (1000) QT pond, 4 inch walls. But, I screwed up, Russ, is right. Code says 3" on each side of Rebar. I'am sure mine will outlive its usfulness, but someday dampness will rust the rebar and crack the concrete.

[Steve Nguyen]

Mike,

will do 39" wide and cut 48" into 2'. so the dimensions will be something around 39"W x 3'D x 6'L. I need to re-calculate to get the exact Length before building it.

thanks,

Steve

Quote: Originally Posted by koiczar Steve You mention that the filter MUST be 3x3x6ft and that you plan on using Matala mat(glad to see you took Russell and I up on our suggestion). Matala mat measures 39" x 48". If you are making forms and mixing/pouring your own concrete why not make the inside dimension the same as the Matala? Also, I am assuming your measurements given are 3'W x 6'L x 3'deep?! Or is it to be 3'L x 3'W x 6'deep? How much Matala mat are you planning on using? Mike

[Steve Nguyen]

Good info, Russ!

I plan to pour concrete for filter chambers and liner for pond. hopefully, it works out.

Steve

Quote: Originally Posted by Russell Peters Please note that whatever thickness you go on your walls, code requires 3" of cover on either side of the rebar, so that your minimum thickness should be 6". This is so that the rebar will be protected from moisture and not rust. You can go thinner on your wall, but if your rebar rusts and expands, it will crack your walls. Russ

[Russell Peters]

Quote: Originally Posted by Minster49 When you are using cement and/or bricks in a pond...is there a risk of something within the cement or brick that could runoff in the water and be harmful to the fish?

Not if you seal it properly.

Russ