Just moved in. Have a large in-ground, 3-pond water fountain. Each pond is made up of a stone rim and pebble -concrete base. It apparently hasn't been active for a few years. Once I got it cleaned out, I filled all the ponds with water. They didn't hold water overnight. There are not any obvious cracks, holes,etc. I suspect the concrete is porous. Is there any solutions such as a sealer that can be sprayed or painted on the concrete base?. Was thinking of Dri-loc (or something) for basement wall leaks...but think that would not look right. Aside from completely rebuilding the ponds with the proper liners...any thoughts?? Thanks Bg
Lawn Fountain
Jun 04, 2005
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I have used two things, both seemed to work.
First for a small project I used some of that dip rubber used for tool handles.
For a larger project, I had just done my garage floor with a nice 2 part epoxy and that is still working.
The problem with epoxy (I too have painted multiple floors with two-part solvent-based epoxy) is that it chalks horribly, when exposed outdoors.
So your garage is now holding water???
;-]
They probably havn't been used in years because - they leak.
My neighbors have a similar setup.... they don't use theirs because - they leak.
Did the seller disclose this problem?
*LOL*
Not funny. The *&$% builder did not slop the concrete well in the garage so it does not drain properly. I have several puddle areas. If I ever build again, I will demand a test to assure that each bay drains to the center of that bay and out the door before closing.
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