glass pond wall?

[Reticulated]

If i were to build a cement pool type pond with walls that stand about 4 feet off the ground, how thick glass would i need to make a viewing window as part of the wall?

 

[rayman45]

thick
i think its about 1/2 per foot

 

[Chad]

The only way to go is Lexan. Don't attempt glass.

 

[buddah101]

I have some 12" and 1" Plexi To sell. 4'x2' X 2

 

[Chad]

There you go. Glass is bad news for ponds.

 

[guesswho2005]

If i were to build a cement pool type pond with walls that stand about 4 feet off the ground, how thick glass would i need to make a viewing window as part of the wall?

That would require a 1/2" to 5/8" plate glass....do not use a high temp glass its almost impossible to cut and grind

 

[petstorekid]

Good sealant between the glass and the pond

 

[guppy]

If you live in an area with large changes in daily temperatures make sure you leave room for expansoin and contraction, I've heard they can shatter or pop loose.

 

[magic]

I thought it was 1/4" every 2'H of glass. But it takes more if u got tooons of gallons

 

[ShadowVengance]

Ok, I wouldnt do it for the following reasons:

1. drastic temp changes shatter glass, plexi etc may warp.

2. if the ground gets cold where you live, the frost would most likley force up the glass out of the ground or cement w/e.

it could work if you found a clear plexi or fiberglass tub or something? or maybe plastic.