i greatly appreciate the replies....my dirt guy has a D5 dozer and a big trackhoe....no sheeps foot. sounds like i may need to rent one?
I have my own small 50 horse Kubota tractor...i suppose that i could perhaps rent one and drag it after the dirt guys are done over and over and over again.
so based on my small size, are you saying it is senseless to worry with shelves, varying depths, and/or trenches...and instead just "dig a 8-10' hole"?
based on the "math", their intent is now to use 10" layer of clay.
Thanks
I wish I had not renovated my pond without a roller. If it had cost $1,000 to rent and would have prevented the leaks, it would have been worth it. NOT AFTER construction, but DURING construction. Each one foot lift of clay needs to be individually rolled. I let my pond builder go ahead without one. They are hard to find around here, but with enough perseverance, it could be done. Please stop your dirt guy if he doesn't want to use a roller. Leaks are heartbreaking.
