Great tips thank you just doing a project on a Existing water feature purchased with the home that had some gaps some spillage over the edge so this is a great video for me thank you so much
I’m attempting my first waterfall with small pond Not going to lie it’s been a lot of work and a learning process with mistakes. This was a very helpful tip. I can’t wait to finish my feature. Thanks for the post
This was a great video. Thank you for the foam tips and the 100 gallons/hour per horizonal inch" calculation. I'm building my first backyard DIY pond and waterfall, so this information is very helpful 🙏
You're very kind sharing your skills and expertise of your work. I learned a lot from this video alone. God speed, and hope you keep sharing your ideas to your subscribers. Thanks!
New subscriber here in UK.. Great info on the foam, it'll help when I do my friends water feature, (small garden waterfall/cascade), but do you have any videos explaining pump pressure, distance and pipe bore? 🙂
No, but I should. It's information readily available. Rule of thumb is to run 2" pipe unless you have flow that exceeds 7000 gph. After that, run 2". Most head pressure is at about 5' nominal, but kike I said, do your research, and I'll still shoot a video.
Carl it's awesome seeing you on more job sites instead of stuck in the store!. The projects are looking top notch and progressing great job to you and Aaron!
You probably dont care but does anyone know a way to get back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid forgot the account password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me
@Mohammad Maximilian i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and im in the hacking process atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
What an excellent video. As a nurseryman here in England the one area I’ve always avoided has been water gardening…..I think I have missed out having watched a few of your videos now. Well done and thank you for both your expertise and enthusiasm, the latter of which I sometime lack on my own channel. However, being about to retire I’m planning on making a narrow 35 yard stream and small waterfall….and frankly Carl…it’s your fault 😉. Best wishes….Malcolm
Carl, great video. This was the first video of yours that I've watched and your tips on the foam and especially the flow formula for the spillway instantly made me subscribe. I'm slowly planning a pondless waterfall for my front yard and I've been pouring over Hundreds of videos to see how it's done. I've been watching Greg's channel, team aquascape's channel (also Greg's) and Atlantis water gardens'. This one video of yours just gave me that extra push on how to tackle my design challenges. Thanks
Wow!!!! I'm extremely flattered!!! Both Greg and Jaak (Atlantis) are friends of mine and I look up to them to become better. Thank you for the very kind words!! :) I'm filming series on the biggest waterfall I've ever built... Be sure to hit the bell button the be notified when I post new videos, this one has a TON of tips that will make your project come together. Also, if you are in California, you are invited to hang with our crew for some hands on training.
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens I wish I was in California! And thank you very much for the offer. It's amazing how anyone tied to Aquascape seems so open to sharing their knowledge. Actually I'm in Nova Scotia, Canada. I have looked on the Canadian Aquascape website to find the closest CAC to me but that section of their website seems to have a bug. I will eventually send an email to them. And yes I'm looking forward to your upcoming videos on that build. That's a huge blank canvas you've been given. It must be inspiring when a customer gives you free reign like that. Good luck
I have watched a lot of these videos and I like this one the best really gives u good details and I'm trying to start a business in this landscape and waterfalls so this helps make it better if u got more tips for me I would appreciate it
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens my dad and I would love to come work with u for a week to rub elbows with some of the best we would learn alot I have taken a few pictures and a video of r first one that we have done sounds good but needs alot of work still in my opinion but we r still learning
Thanks for the video! Just one (probably stupid) question... On your two spillways, why do the BACKS of the two spillway rocks need to be level to each other? It seems like having the fronts be level to each other should be sufficient to make the water flow work well (assuming that both rocks have the backs lower than the fronts - basically leveling the highest points of both spillways to each other.) What am I missing? Thanks so much.
I like to level the backs because the fronts may not necessarily be level to each other. When the fronts are equally level, it looks artificial to me. But you are right in concept. It's a matter of preference
Loved it but expanding foam .Can it be used on my stone water fall build in Baltic Europe zone 4 . If so can last in ice filled winters with pond closed down
Hi Carl, Great video and very helpful tip, I wish I had watched it earlier. I applied way to much and didn’t use any rock, stone dust, etc to cover it up, now I have ugly foam coming out of the rocks. I’ve cut most of it away but still see it from the patio. Do you have any tips for getting it off the rocks?
Hey Danny! Great question. :) Best way to get foam off is with a power washer after a wire brush. Even that wont get it all. :( This sounds like a great video!!!
Your right foam does matter I just dropped 4 cans of BS foam from Menards and the whole thing leaks. I spent 6 hours placing rocks. Now I have to do it all over again and remove the old foam and put professional down. SMH!!! Wish I saw this video before I made more work for myself. Thanks for the pro tip.
Thanks for the kind comment. I've had foam can explosions.... It's not fun at all. If you get some on you, diesel fuel works well with some simple green.
Hey Carl. What's your take on an acceptable amount of leakage through your falls (water going under your waterfall instead of over it)? I thought I was pretty meticulous foaming mine, but when I tested it, it seemed quite a bit of water was still getting behind the rocks instead of going over them. I know the foam isn't waterproof and you can't get 100%, but I don't have a feel for whether I need to redo it or if it''s as good as it's going to get and more effort isn't worth it.
Keep foaming upstream until you find the source of the leak. It's awesome patience, but good foaming is when you control the water where you want it to go.
It depends on the situation for me. I do add when it's wet on a second coat, but on a situation like you see in this video i like to get a good seal first. I add gravel after it sets a minute and completes expanding.
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Many thanks for the reply, great video from a true pro, for my home project, I will add the gravel/sand within 5 minutes of the foam drying, it works best for the rocks I have. I am not using huge boulders, I can understand your method with the large rocks, and thank you for helping me understand the difference! Much love, happy building/gardening!
U are absolutely right, you must let it expand and set then trim it back, throwing gravel on too early will give you pain, the foam will expand past the gravel and you will have to cut it back anyway, listen to this man, he knows what he’s talking about, thanks for the important tip!
@@jgardens6321 I hate coming off like a know it all as I like to stay in the learning curve in all things. But after thousands of water features built and maintained, we have developed our methods when it comes to foam. Too early, big mess. Too late, no adhesion. There is a sweet spot that only experience teaches.
use waterfall foam. it isnt toxic, the colors match, and they last longer in the sun. most importantly, they support businesses that are in the industry. I'd rather support Aquascape than Home Depot's off brand.
Columbia Water Gardens ok, Thank you for your reply. Aquascape products aren’t available here in Germany where I live, So i will have to use the basic yellow foam, but I’m not sure if it’s water proof. I’m not gonna be putting fish in so I don’t really care if it’s toxic or not. Did you have any experience with yellow foam being used for water features or did you ever try it?
We sell an automatic dosing system for pondless waterfalls that works like a champ. It is the Aquascape Automatic Dosing System for Fountains. If you would like to order one, please call me at 888-713-7771 x 4. The problem with Chlorine is that it stains when overdosed. Cycling the pondless waterfall off for a few hours every day also works like a champ without chemicals. The heat of the day bakes the film and algae off, but it dries out roots of plants if you have a planted pondless. My recommendation..... Buy and install the automatic dosing system for fountains, and if that isn't enough, buy and install an Aquascape IonGen. Again, I sell both of these, I price match Amazon, and would really like to have your business and to chat with you before you make your purchase to ensure you are not spending money needlessly. Happy Ponding ;) -Carl
Sure. My experience has taught me that expanding waterfall foam is more effective as it expands into the deeper and harder to reach areas and acts as a glue and really helps lock things in place. People have used cement for years, and that doesn't make it wrong. The latest technology is foam, making the installation quicker, thus lowering costs. Good luck! 😎👍
Great tips thank you just doing a project on a Existing water feature purchased with the home that had some gaps some spillage over the edge so this is a great video for me thank you so much
I'm so glad it helped you. Hope your project brings you great joy!
-C
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Thank you your tips have helped a lot it came out wonderful a lot better than I thought
I have watched gallons of waterfall construction videos. I liked this one most. Clear, concise, and to the point. 2 thumbs up.
Wow!!!! Thanks!!! :)
I've had a pretty crappy day, so hearing your kind words really.mean a lot to me.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I’m attempting my first waterfall with small pond
Not going to lie it’s been a lot of work and a learning process with mistakes. This was a very helpful tip. I can’t wait to finish my feature. Thanks for the post
This was a great video. Thank you for the foam tips and the 100 gallons/hour per horizonal inch" calculation. I'm building my first backyard DIY pond and waterfall, so this information is very helpful 🙏
You are very welcome!!!
Thanks Carl. You explained it real well and easy to follow.
The most concise tips video I have seen for water features!
May your subs go sky-high..!🏝🌈🍻
-Got here by searching Great Stuff Pond and Stone.
Awesome! Thank you very much!!! 😎👍
ive been a landscaper for 20 years and want to get in to pond building so very helpful tip
I mentor many contractors across the country. Hit me up and let's talk!
Seen this video a few times, it's nice to come back to every now and then to revise, revisit and refresh.... 😊👍🏻
Excellent explanation! Thanks! 💗
Thank you. Good luck 👍
That was quite helpful, especially with the spill rate, and the "less is more" comment for form. Thanks
Thanks. If you think about it, foam should be used to complete the install, not BE the install. Make sense?
I must admit I ran my water for a short while to make sure I had all the gaps filled to stop water leakage
The tips are so valuable! Thank you!
Glad to help!
I learned so much from this video. I can't thank you enough
You are most welcome
You're very kind sharing your skills and expertise of your work. I learned a lot from this video alone. God speed, and hope you keep sharing your ideas to your subscribers. Thanks!
Thank you very much. Did you subscribe?
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens yes I did.
Really good video, thanks. Thorough, concise, good explanations & audio.
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your talent. It really a big help for us most especially this time of pandemic
Very useful, thanks mate. from London, England.
Cheers! Glad to help. Please reach out any time 888-713-7771
California time, Monday through Friday
Carl
New subscriber here in UK..
Great info on the foam, it'll help when I do my friends water feature, (small garden waterfall/cascade), but do you have any videos explaining pump pressure, distance and pipe bore? 🙂
No, but I should. It's information readily available. Rule of thumb is to run 2" pipe unless you have flow that exceeds 7000 gph. After that, run 2". Most head pressure is at about 5' nominal, but kike I said, do your research, and I'll still shoot a video.
Carl it's awesome seeing you on more job sites instead of stuck in the store!. The projects are looking top notch and progressing great job to you and Aaron!
You probably dont care but does anyone know a way to get back into an Instagram account..?
I was stupid forgot the account password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me
@Maximo Quinn Instablaster ;)
@Mohammad Maximilian i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and im in the hacking process atm.
Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Mohammad Maximilian It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
Thank you so much, you saved my ass!
@Maximo Quinn Happy to help xD
Good math knowledge . Great foam application info. Thank you
Thank you
Thanks for these tips, I'm building my first and was very helpful
Is there a tip you really need to have? I may have the footage and just havent made the video.
What an excellent video. As a nurseryman here in England the one area I’ve always avoided has been water gardening…..I think I have missed out having watched a few of your videos now. Well done and thank you for both your expertise and enthusiasm, the latter of which I sometime lack on my own channel. However, being about to retire I’m planning on making a narrow 35 yard stream and small waterfall….and frankly Carl…it’s your fault 😉. Best wishes….Malcolm
Thanks for the kind words. I've had a rough week and I really needed the encouragement
Great advice. Thank you
You are very welcome. Hope you try it
Great video. Very detail and concise calculation. Keep it up man!
Glad you liked it!
Invaluable information. Thank you !
Carl, great video. This was the first video of yours that I've watched and your tips on the foam and especially the flow formula for the spillway instantly made me subscribe. I'm slowly planning a pondless waterfall for my front yard and I've been pouring over Hundreds of videos to see how it's done. I've been watching Greg's channel, team aquascape's channel (also Greg's) and Atlantis water gardens'. This one video of yours just gave me that extra push on how to tackle my design challenges. Thanks
Wow!!!! I'm extremely flattered!!! Both Greg and Jaak (Atlantis) are friends of mine and I look up to them to become better.
Thank you for the very kind words!! :)
I'm filming series on the biggest waterfall I've ever built... Be sure to hit the bell button the be notified when I post new videos, this one has a TON of tips that will make your project come together.
Also, if you are in California, you are invited to hang with our crew for some hands on training.
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens I wish I was in California! And thank you very much for the offer. It's amazing how anyone tied to Aquascape seems so open to sharing their knowledge. Actually I'm in Nova Scotia, Canada. I have looked on the Canadian Aquascape website to find the closest CAC to me but that section of their website seems to have a bug. I will eventually send an email to them. And yes I'm looking forward to your upcoming videos on that build. That's a huge blank canvas you've been given. It must be inspiring when a customer gives you free reign like that. Good luck
awesome and clear info, hire you anytime!
Thank you very much. We have a TON of fresh content coming soon too the channel. See you in the comment section. 😀
Thank you for sharing! Great tips
I have watched a lot of these videos and I like this one the best really gives u good details and I'm trying to start a business in this landscape and waterfalls so this helps make it better if u got more tips for me I would appreciate it
Come work with me for a week. You'll be on your way. :)
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens my dad and I would love to come work with u for a week to rub elbows with some of the best we would learn alot I have taken a few pictures and a video of r first one that we have done sounds good but needs alot of work still in my opinion but we r still learning
Sounds good. Call me at 888-713-7771 x4
Thanks for the video! Just one (probably stupid) question... On your two spillways, why do the BACKS of the two spillway rocks need to be level to each other? It seems like having the fronts be level to each other should be sufficient to make the water flow work well (assuming that both rocks have the backs lower than the fronts - basically leveling the highest points of both spillways to each other.) What am I missing? Thanks so much.
I like to level the backs because the fronts may not necessarily be level to each other. When the fronts are equally level, it looks artificial to me.
But you are right in concept. It's a matter of preference
Love the video's, thanks for the great tips and STAY SAFE 😊😷👍👍👍
You stay safe too. Blessings to your family and friends. Thanks for subscribing.
THANKS - great insight/tips!👍🏼
You are most welcome 🙏 ☺ 😊
Loved it but expanding foam .Can it be used on my stone water fall build in Baltic Europe zone 4 . If so can last in ice filled winters with pond closed down
Yes. No problem
This is really helpful info!
Thanks for the kind comment! Glad we were able to help you. Please consider subscribing and sharing this video 🙏
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Been a sub for a while but I did hit that bell!
Thank you!!!
hi when rocking in a pond whats the best way? i have seen mortar ,foam and nothing at all with loose stacking whats your take ?
Hi Carl, Great video and very helpful tip, I wish I had watched it earlier. I applied way to much and didn’t use any rock, stone dust, etc to cover it up, now I have ugly foam coming out of the rocks. I’ve cut most of it away but still see it from the patio. Do you have any tips for getting it off the rocks?
Hey Danny! Great question. :)
Best way to get foam off is with a power washer after a wire brush. Even that wont get it all. :(
This sounds like a great video!!!
Well done video. Locked in and ready to go.
I'm adding a GREAT video today on a rock strapping method for boulders. Thanks for tuning in!
As a professional landscape worker, this guy gets my credits.
Thank you sir
well done and great tips
Thank you!
Awesome tips Carl! Definitely learned some things 👍
Thank you sooooo much! ;)
Nice video Carl!
Thank you sir. :)
Extremely good... not many show how they do things.
Thanks :)
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens no, thank you! I subbed.
How long do I have to let the foam cure before starting the waterfall back up. Thank you
Usually about 20 minutes is good. We divert attention and come back
Great info, I like this one.
Thanks Bill
Great video, thank you!
Most welcome
It would be nice to see the waterfall flowing, even for a few seconds. Still good tips.
Thanks for the feedback. Look up the Avenger Pond playlist and you will see several videos.
That's the same thing my wife says.
Excellent presentation and very informative. Is there a video of the waterfall after it’s completed?
Sadly, no.
However, we have used this method for years and all of our project videos you see on my channel reflect the same methodology
Your right foam does matter I just dropped 4 cans of BS foam from Menards and the whole thing leaks. I spent 6 hours placing rocks. Now I have to do it all over again and remove the old foam and put professional down. SMH!!!
Wish I saw this video before I made more work for myself. Thanks for the pro tip.
Thanks for the kind comment. I've had foam can explosions.... It's not fun at all. If you get some on you, diesel fuel works well with some simple green.
Hey Carl. What's your take on an acceptable amount of leakage through your falls (water going under your waterfall instead of over it)? I thought I was pretty meticulous foaming mine, but when I tested it, it seemed quite a bit of water was still getting behind the rocks instead of going over them.
I know the foam isn't waterproof and you can't get 100%, but I don't have a feel for whether I need to redo it or if it''s as good as it's going to get and more effort isn't worth it.
Keep foaming upstream until you find the source of the leak. It's awesome patience, but good foaming is when you control the water where you want it to go.
Great tips on the foaming. How about some tips on getting best water tight seal where transitioning from one level to the next.
Hey Dennis, are you talking about foaming between drops?
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens well i guess it could be foaming. Basically getting tight seal with the liner is what Im meaning.
Oh, bibbing works well in the absence of foam. I have a video on bibbing..... I'll find it and put into this thread.
ruclips.net/video/KfvBgHYawrA/видео.html
Great video 👍
Thanks 👍
So you don't add gravel and/or sand to wet foam so it sets and camo's the foam? When do you add the gravel to the foam after you apply it?
It depends on the situation for me. I do add when it's wet on a second coat, but on a situation like you see in this video i like to get a good seal first.
I add gravel after it sets a minute and completes expanding.
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Many thanks for the reply, great video from a true pro, for my home project, I will add the gravel/sand within 5 minutes of the foam drying, it works best for the rocks I have. I am not using huge boulders, I can understand your method with the large rocks, and thank you for helping me understand the difference! Much love, happy building/gardening!
Please share your progress on our facebook page :)
U are absolutely right, you must let it expand and set then trim it back, throwing gravel on too early will give you pain, the foam will expand past the gravel and you will have to cut it back anyway, listen to this man, he knows what he’s talking about, thanks for the important tip!
@@jgardens6321 I hate coming off like a know it all as I like to stay in the learning curve in all things. But after thousands of water features built and maintained, we have developed our methods when it comes to foam.
Too early, big mess. Too late, no adhesion. There is a sweet spot that only experience teaches.
Do I have to use some special foam that is for water features only or can I also use some normal foam?
use waterfall foam. it isnt toxic, the colors match, and they last longer in the sun.
most importantly, they support businesses that are in the industry. I'd rather support Aquascape than Home Depot's off brand.
Columbia Water Gardens ok, Thank you for your reply. Aquascape products aren’t available here in Germany where I live, So i will have to use the basic yellow foam, but I’m not sure if it’s water proof. I’m not gonna be putting fish in so I don’t really care if it’s toxic or not. Did you have any experience with yellow foam being used for water features or did you ever try it?
Thanks for the pro tips
You bet!
What can I use to prevent algae in a pondless waterfall??
We sell an automatic dosing system for pondless waterfalls that works like a champ. It is the Aquascape Automatic Dosing System for Fountains. If you would like to order one, please call me at 888-713-7771 x 4.
The problem with Chlorine is that it stains when overdosed. Cycling the pondless waterfall off for a few hours every day also works like a champ without chemicals. The heat of the day bakes the film and algae off, but it dries out roots of plants if you have a planted pondless.
My recommendation..... Buy and install the automatic dosing system for fountains, and if that isn't enough, buy and install an Aquascape IonGen.
Again, I sell both of these, I price match Amazon, and would really like to have your business and to chat with you before you make your purchase to ensure you are not spending money needlessly.
Happy Ponding ;)
-Carl
I have some questions about my waterfall before i stat this weekend be my grade is steep.
Call me at 888-713-7771 x4 or email me at carl@columbiawatergardens.com
СКАЖИТЕ ПОЖАЛУЙСТА.. ЧТО ЗА У ВАС ЭТА ПЕНА?
НЕ ПЕНО БЕТОН?
Water flows in cubic volume. How deep is the inch that does 100 gallons per hour?
100 Gallons per hour per horizontal inch at 1/4 " inch vertical or 1000 GPH per foot at 1/4 inch high.... There is a slight variance.
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Thanks
😎👍
Thanks dear 👍👍
Welcome 😊
Can i use sand and cement mortar for this?
Sure. My experience has taught me that expanding waterfall foam is more effective as it expands into the deeper and harder to reach areas and acts as a glue and really helps lock things in place.
People have used cement for years, and that doesn't make it wrong. The latest technology is foam, making the installation quicker, thus lowering costs.
Good luck! 😎👍
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Thanks!
My pleasure 🙏
Is it toxic to fish after drying?
Absolutely 💯 fish safe
Great job❤ I,m from bahrain, is it possible to assist me to do my water fall on video call, i will pay you for that. Thanka
I would love to help! Email me your contact information at carl@columbiawatergardens.com. are you on Facebook where we can go live?
Thank you Sir
My pleasure
It's not the foam it's the foamer
Im foaming at the mouth!! Lol
The master!!!
Lol..... you're the Master, Dan!
Most of video is about your rock placement not filling in gaps what the video is meant to be about
Rock placement is key
only take a second, film is 6 min long :)
I need the 6 minutes so I can make my 32 cents on your view. ;)