This guide from Essentra explores EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer), a synthetic rubber widely used in industries such as automotive and construction. We compare it with silicone, another ...

However, I won’t deal with ponds in this article because I want to introduce you to the concept ... The drawback to PVC of any thickness is its vulnerability to ultraviolet-light degradation. The best ...

Synthetic Rubbers: Butyl Rubber (IIR) (optional feature); Ethylene propylene rubber (EPR, EPDM, EP, EPT); Fluoroelastomer (FKM); Fluorosilicone (FVMQ, FMQ, FPM, FSI ...

A detenetion pond, or "detention basin," is a large, constructed depression in an urban landscape that receives and stores the stormwater runoff from large drainage areas. Detention basins usually ...

If your yard has only one spot that will accommodate a pond, don’t worry—you can create a great garden pond in just about any ...

If you dig a pond it is better to create your own shape and use a flexible pond liner rather than a pre-formed, plastic mould. The pre-formed pond moulds are usually too deep and too steep-sided. Aim ...

A pond is a complex aquatic ecosystem with living and non-living components. Understanding each component and their interactions can better prepare you to sustainably manage your pond. For ponds to ...

Have you ever wondered what plants and animals live in the many pond habitats near you? Well, pack your fishing net, we're off to do some pond dipping! Just look at all the different plants and ...

Natural ponds come and go. They fill up when it’s wet and empty when it’s dry. Pond wildlife has learnt to live in these changeable worlds in remarkable ways. Life can thrive in temporary ponds, human ...