I have just been able to get a good price for high standard stainless steel that will protect any child who falls in and let the frogs go in and out so alls good
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Re bar will probably bend when walked on, I'd use flat bar possible 50mm+ by 12mm or so.
Someone will want to walk on it!!
I would also think about comfort underfoot and if my memory is correct building regs suggest that gaps should be less than I think it's 119mm to ensure a child/baby can't fall through / get its head stuck.
Me, I'd raise it no more than 119mm above the edge of the pond, more than enough for wildlife to escape and narrow enough to keep out children and babies.
If I put a grille over a pond I'd want to walk over it myself. Mix hole sizes to give a walkway through the centre, just a thought.
I'd make it 10" in diameter I think and in a way that it could be unlocked at one side or both and hinged upwards at the other or each side to maintain the pond.
Newboy - just a thought, and probably too late, but if it's only that size, you could have got one of those wrought iron gates which would have fitted over it. Just a question of fixing it down....
The addition of chicken wire, wrapped round, would help with any gaps, and you would still be able to leave room for wildlife.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Im pleased to say that the blacksmith did a great job and I have a grill / grid / cover made of stainless steel that is catering food standard that will stop children drowning and give the frogs a chance to watch me drinking coffee
Cost was £135 steels and £135 labour which I am happy with
Thanks to all input which helped a lot
Everyone is just trying to be Happy.....So lets help Them.
I can only say never, ever risk an uncovered pond when you have small children around. A child can drown in 2 ins. of water, such as an upturned dustbin lid if they fall and knock themselves out. Friend's 3 yrs. old son fell in their pond trying to reach their dog's ball. The mother was on the telephone and didn't miss the child for several minutes. Sadly the child was left severely brain damaged.
It just is not worth the risk. Parents can never watch a child 24-7.
Your idea for a metal grid sounds good and if you put water plants in he pond you should be OK. Not sure if it would affect fish, possibly try one or two cheap hardy fish rather than exotic fancy varieties. It could be a case of trial and error. Good luck.
What about some sort of marine paint? The little garden center near where I lived in London had a deep trough style koi fish pond on their grounds, and had submerged rebar grid like you are describing. It was only a few inches under water, but didn't seem to bother the fish any.
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I have just been able to get a good price for high standard stainless steel that will protect any child who falls in and let the frogs go in and out so alls good
Re bar will probably bend when walked on, I'd use flat bar possible 50mm+ by 12mm or so.
Someone will want to walk on it!!
I would also think about comfort underfoot and if my memory is correct building regs suggest that gaps should be less than I think it's 119mm to ensure a child/baby can't fall through / get its head stuck.
Me, I'd raise it no more than 119mm above the edge of the pond, more than enough for wildlife to escape and narrow enough to keep out children and babies.
If I put a grille over a pond I'd want to walk over it myself. Mix hole sizes to give a walkway through the centre, just a thought.
I'd make it 10" in diameter I think and in a way that it could be unlocked at one side or both and hinged upwards at the other or each side to maintain the pond.
Newboy - just a thought, and probably too late, but if it's only that size, you could have got one of those wrought iron gates which would have fitted over it. Just a question of fixing it down....
The addition of chicken wire, wrapped round, would help with any gaps, and you would still be able to leave room for wildlife.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Im pleased to say that the blacksmith did a great job and I have a grill / grid / cover made of stainless steel that is catering food standard that will stop children drowning and give the frogs a chance to watch me drinking coffee
Cost was £135 steels and £135 labour which I am happy with
Thanks to all input which helped a lot
Magic , enjoy.
Photo?
Thanks CC
Sorry dont own a mobile which is great !!
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When its populated I will get a photo to upload
Going to dig it end of this month but Im not sure when the frogs will come
I can only say never, ever risk an uncovered pond when you have small children around. A child can drown in 2 ins. of water, such as an upturned dustbin lid if they fall and knock themselves out. Friend's 3 yrs. old son fell in their pond trying to reach their dog's ball. The mother was on the telephone and didn't miss the child for several minutes. Sadly the child was left severely brain damaged.
It just is not worth the risk. Parents can never watch a child 24-7.
Your idea for a metal grid sounds good and if you put water plants in he pond you should be OK. Not sure if it would affect fish, possibly try one or two cheap hardy fish rather than exotic fancy varieties. It could be a case of trial and error. Good luck.