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Practical guides on water storage, liners and fabrics.

Water Storage

Planning for the dry season: start with your daily need

A simple way to work out how much water to store: count what you use, multiply by the days you need to cover, then add a safety margin.

Water Storage

A lined dam or a tank? Questions that help you choose

Both store water well. The right choice depends on your site, your soil, how much you need and who will look after it.

Water Storage

Before you dig: why a site assessment saves money and heartache

The most expensive mistakes in water projects are made on day one, before any material is bought. A site visit can help you avoid them.

Water Storage

What lies beneath matters: underlays and mats that protect your liner

Most liner damage starts underneath, long before anyone sees it. Learn how underlays and mats add a layer of care.

Water Storage

The sun is a slow thief: shading and covering your stored water

Heat and light change stored water and wear out exposed materials. Understand what a cover can and cannot do for you.

Water Storage

Measure once, order right: sizing a dam or pond liner

A liner that is a little too small is a big problem. Four measurements and a few habits will help you order with confidence.

Water Storage

A leaking dam is lost water. Here is how a liner brings it back

Seepage through soil can quietly drain a dam. A liner is one way to hold on to the water you worked so hard to collect.

Water Storage

Keep every drop: sun, birds and leaks, and how to guard against them

Stored water quietly disappears through evaporation, wildlife and small leaks. Here is a kind, practical look at each, and what helps.

Water Storage

Your first water reservoir: 7 questions to ask before you buy

Water is too precious to guess about. Seven calm, practical questions that help you choose a reservoir you will be glad of for years.

Measurement Guide

Measuring for a pond or dam liner

Measure the top length, top width and maximum depth in the same unit. Enter the side slope as a ratio (horizontal : vertical); use 0 for vertical walls. Add an anchor allowance (default 0.5 m) for the trench around the rim.

For rectangular ponds the liner size is: bottom + two sloping sides + allowance. Ovals are estimated from the enclosing rectangle and need engineering confirmation. Irregular shapes are handled by quotation.

Measuring for a tarpaulin

Measure the load area length and width and add the overhang you want. Choose the nearest standard size or enter custom dimensions.

Measuring for a curtain

Measure the opening length and the drop (top rail to floor). Decide how many panels you need — wide openings are split into overlapping panels.