A Guide to Modern Koi Pond Construction

Pond edging - 1

Many koi-keepers prefer to have a partially raised up pond, especially those with children or grand-children and we will look at how we should go about completing the walls.

[Sketch of pond edging]

 Fig 15 shows the type of raised wall where faced bricks are used for the section above ground.

[Concrete base]

 This photo and the one below show this methiod being used for a pond. In this case the faced bricks are used for the inner and outer layer, but if you wished to save money then the internal row could consist of plain concrete bricks.

[Rocks in position]

 When the pond is being fibreglassed then the fibreglass is taken over the top of the wall as shown in fig 15. It is essential that this does not exceed half of the width as the coping bricks do not adhere very well to the fibreglass.
When the fibreglass is set then the coping stones can be cemented in place in the normal way.

[The pond edging completed]

This photo was taken some time after the pond was completed, and the plants have been put in place, and the wood for the seating area is also completed.
On the next page is Pond edging - 2.
This page updated January 2004
This website started with a booklet which I made up originally for the help of those members of the BKKS - South Wales Section who were intending to start building a koi pond, and as the website has expanded more information and articles from other people have been included. This is for general guidance only, and we do not take any responsibility for problems that might occur by following these ideas. It is important that you check out everything in your area, and check on local laws and rules that may apply.
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