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The Fish Tender

RockToRubber™
Made In The USA - U.S. Patent Pending

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Good day, my name is Mark Jessen, also known as The Fish Tender. I have been building, repairing, maintaining and advising on the outdoor ponds and water gardens in the Austin, Texas area for over 25 years. With the increased use of rubber liners in the construction of outdoor ponds comes the problem of securing the coping stones to the rubber.

Why? (Because concrete does not bond to rubber, like it bonds to rock). Rubber is too smooth. Concrete needs something to grab on to.)

The Solution: RockToRubber™ helps bond these incompatible materials.

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Designed originally for use in pond repair, design and construction, RockToRubber™ will prove to have a much wider variety of applications in the near future. This revolutionary new product can be used in repairs, cosmetic applications and construction of rubber lined ponds. For light-weight construction purposes, RockToRubber™ can be used to construct entire ponds or just provide a safe rock to exit your pond. *Read Disclaimer

  • A simple design, it's easy to use and it works!
  • Product size is approximately 12" x 6".
  • Fish-safe materials used
  • Constructed by hand in the U.S.A.
  • Versatile and Durable
  • Adds greater strength, safety and stability
RockToRubber unit

See RockToRubber™ in action – Can you see the rubber liner or the skimmer lid?

 

There are 2 units securing this 50 plus pound demonstration rock to a piece of rubber liner - as seen at the April 2006 meeting of the Austin Pond Society. RockToRubber demonstration
Mark Jessen with RockToRubber
 
 
Is it Magic or RockToRubber™?
Add peace of mind to your next project!
Safer, more secure - it works!


This simple product, RockToRubber™, allows for securing rocks and stones to clean dry rubber liners and many other substrates with the use of concrete or other solidifying materials with adhering capabilities.

Application Instructions and Tips

We recommend you take the time to understand proper placement of units, to cover the size rocks you decide upon.

Some examples:

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Best results when rubber liner temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit and higher.

When you and your pond are ready:  

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 After removing the paper backing the unit is firmly fixed to the clean and dry rubber liner.

 

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Work the concrete into the mesh and completely cover the unit. Seat and tamp your rock into the concrete.

 

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It looks easy, because it is.

                                                                                                                                                                      

First coping stage complete

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This 1500 pound rock was chosen to be a focal point in the waterfall, but had some wobble in its intended position. 
Seven units secured and stabilized the massive piece.

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Too much liner was exposed when the pond was filled. ( A problem many pond owners have ).  The pond is being drained. 
There’s a solution !!
RockToRubberTM

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On a vertical surface!  This area is adjacent to the waterfall area.   

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With extra padding on the pond bottom to prevent punctures,
wood braces the stones applied to RockToRubber™ until the concrete sets.
                                              

The cosmetic application went smoothly and rapidly. Note the skimmer box on the right as it will be transformed. 

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photo    Hiding the skimmer:  Small rocks are used to keep the weight down for easy removal.  photo
 

 photo   No rubber liner exposed above the waterline and the skimmer disappeared.

 
   
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The customer is advised to wait two weeks before adding plants and fish.

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Underwater grass plants are added, then lilies and fish.


Ordering Information

RockToRubber units are available right now for only $25.00 per unit.

You get FREE bonus units for orders over 25 units, 1 FREE UNIT for every 5 ordered!

All shipping is FREE!

Prices are subject to change due to various economic factors.

We are currently accepting U.S. Postal Money Orders and Business Checks.

 

The Fish Tender
PO Box 1063
Dripping Springs, TX 78620

 If you have questions about anything concerning the building of this pond
or the use of RockToRubber TM  please e-mail me at: Mark@thefishtender.com      

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or call us at 1-512-947-1391 leave your name and phone number.
I will respond as soon as possible.
Happy Ponding!

 

*Read RockToRubberTM Disclaimer

 

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