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Alan's pond - The decking

[Filter] The finished pond was rendered and the corners radiused to give better water flow around the pond and also make it easier to fibreglass as I intend to do this task myself.
Jumping the gun a little I have given the game away as you can now see I used bamboo screening to screen out my garage and also my decking over the filter area is almost done.
[Wall above ground] The next task was to build all that decking a real backbreaking job as I spent two days kneeling outside to complete this task and a further two days staining it all.
Incidentally the stain after a bit of research used was Cuprinol decking stain.
I checked with the manufacturer as to its suitability where fish are concerned and they said it is fine and safe when dry.
[Filter] The decking continued and the pond nears completion.
Pavers were mitred to the shape of the wall around the filters and the remaining area around the pond will be green gravel.
Eventually I plan on adding a Japanese style summerhouse to complete my vision but funds are running out so it will have to wait.
[Wall above ground] The decking is up and the intake can be seen to the skimmer also the hinged lid over the wastewater drain can be seen.
The bamboo screening continues towards the house to cover up the fence that had been removed at the start of this project.
The brickwork selected was a Scottish brick that was similar to that used to build the house.

A few more figures for you:-
Decking from a friend in business £100
Stain Cuprinol Vermont green £60
Skimmer and extension throat £46

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