Pond Liner Comparison - EPDM Rubber vs RPE - Everything Ponds

One of the most common questions we get at Everything Ponds is what pond liner should I use. There are many different choices out there in the industry and the choices can sometimes be confusing . We typically recommend one of two types of liner - EPDM rubber pond liners, or our Premium Grade RPE Pond Liner, which stands for Reinforced Polyethylene. For an overview of each liner, including flexibility and puncture resistance tests, please watch the video above. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know in the comments below.

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[dwspain]

Thanks for the efficient objective analysis. However, I wish you'd addressed any fish impacts, relative UV vulnerability and the longevity of RPE & EPDM.

[paweprzewocki]

Thank you for this video. Answered so many questions!

[bafinaire]

Perfect video. Exactly what I need to make me feel good about buying RPE and saving some money!

[dharnish]

Wish I had found this before I installed my HDPE pondless waterfall... Great video.

[carlos]

Very good information, the Pond Liner HDRPE is much more resistant, long life, it is more economical considering that it lasts many years.

[spiritandflesh]

hi, thanks for the video. Im curious as to what liner would be best for a pond/ swimming hole? It would get some foot traffic as it would be no more than 4 ft deep and would be installed over existing clay, and either sand or fabricated underlayment. My original idea was HDPE but I have also been looking at RPE. Which do you think would hold up better?

[minutesago]

Thanks great video.
Some suggestions:
Close ups for identification purposes and repair procedures for different liners.
(Friends pond has leak but doesn't know history)

[raybe]

I have Firestone pondgard that's been out there for more than 30 years and it's still going strong, but I have never had these plastic liners last for even a decade period most recently I've had the PVC liner in Thailand and I can't even get it to last 2 years in the Sun

[nikkidian]

Can you please be more specific when you say "larger ponds". What do you consider a larger pond? We have shelves, 90° angles and are using flagstone and cobble. We would need a 21x21 sheet, what size do you consider that? And what liner?

[suze]

Great video. Loved the wrap around box idea. Thank you

[michaelabsher]

Simply put,
EPDM: more flexible but slighty more puncture prone, heavier by a good bit
RPE: less flexible but less puncture prone, lighter and can be made in larger single pieces
PVC: trash
Having looked on Web Sites note the "warranty" on these. If they have very short warranty's you should avoid them.

I've dealt with EPDM rubber and it seemed strong. I also am NOT sure he mentioned the MIL thickness on these? Which would play a huge role in longevity. He also mentions the less flexible as "sometimes" being a plus. Sure if you put this over puncture things, but having a void under the liner (because it flexes less) would be something that would not be desired.

I feel proper prepared ground and EPDM would probably last the longest.
But I also feel I'll be long dead if I use RPE over proper ground as well.

If your using PVC I suspect you just plan on flipping the property you put this on. Shame on you.

[csabanemeth]

Good video, but I would be interested to have comparison between BTL24A reinforced HPDE liner too.
Do you have any information on that or any other reinforced HPDE liners?

[azizshaf]

Thanks for the video. My question, is hdpe pond liner suitable for garden pond with shelves?

[christschool]

What was the mil on the EPDM, seems very thin. I guarantee you that you can't punch that pin as easily through with 45 mil EPDM.

[rvdave]

Does rpe stand for reinforced poly ethelyne?

[shift]

Thank you for your comparison. Can I ask what thickness the EDPM Rubber was that you punctured?

[wasilkhan]

Sir your all videos are very nice and knowledgefull, ,All the best 👌👍👍👍
Sir can u tell me which pond line is very best for 15 feet fish pond 🤕

[natyborlongan]

What is the size of your RPE Liner?

Do you have office and warehouse in the Philippines where we could see personally RPE s products and talk to your personnel for possible outright purchase

How to order?

[junito]

EPDM IS THE WAY TO GO MY 2000 GAL POND STILL GOING STRONG AFTER 20 YEARS 40 MIL, PUNCH A HOLE TWICE BOTH TIMES MY FAULT BUT EASY FIX I DONT THINK THE OTHER TWO COULD TAKE THE SUN OF PR PLANTING ZONE 13!

[amycary]

What thickness is the RPE liner in this video?