Author Topic: NEW Pond Canopy NOW COMPLETE ! Bye bye Mr. Heron. Scroll down to view. (Read 2163 times)

Jerry · « **on:** May 07, 2009, 06:22:15 PM »

It will be either a bust or spectacular. I am opting for the latter.
The old one will be removed when the new one is completed. The net has kept the herons away.
The new one will have 30% shade fabric. It actually is cheaper than the netting! We are talking 16' X 34 feet. The arch uses about 5 feet.
The photos are self explanatory....I hope. The finished product soon. The kids will be here Sunday for Mother's day, but It won't be complete.

reddad35 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2009, 07:44:19 PM »

It will be great Jerry.
You know what your doing and if you say it will look spectacular, well then it will. I am a believer.
I have been here almost a year now. I never saw your netting canopy. Soon you will have a shade fabric canopy that I will never see but it will be better.

I can't wait to see the finished product.

Jerry · « **Reply #2 on:** May 07, 2009, 10:59:05 PM »

Thanks. The old one is still there in the picture. it will be dismantled last.
You have more confidence in me than i do.
I am a lousy mechanic and did hire some help. I have good ideas, but my execution leaves much to be desired

PondmaninAL · « **Reply #3 on:** May 08, 2009, 07:11:28 PM »

Jerry, you remind me of ME. I can finish a wood project and everyone that sees it will brag and compliment me but I won't think that it's all that good. I have confidence in you, Jerry.

Jerry · « **Reply #4 on:** May 08, 2009, 10:18:20 PM »

Thanks Scott. I think we feel that way because we know all the things that went wrong.

Got it done today, whewww, hot too. The shade Fabric is ordered and will install next week. This is really high. I like the idea. The top shot is from an upstairs window. It can give you and idea of the height.
The next pic is the center looking up. Both ends are bolted down. I will need a trained monkey to do the center. I think we won't even try.
The old net is strictly temporary. I am sure this Sunday my son-in-law will ask if I plan to cover the framework.

Bullfrog · « **Reply #5 on:** May 09, 2009, 03:11:57 AM »

Good work Jerry, it looks professional to me.

jw · « **Reply #6 on:** May 09, 2009, 08:41:25 AM »

It looks very nice Jerry

reddad35 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 09, 2009, 12:40:53 PM »

Quote from: Jerry on May 07, 2009, 10:59:05 PM

You have more confidence in me than i do.

See told you. Great job

Jerry · « **Reply #8 on:** May 09, 2009, 02:50:52 PM »

Thanks all. I will post photos when the cover is on.
It will be cavernous! I think Elephant Ears and Bananas will love it.
The fabric guys said "call me in 2 days."

Jerry · « **Reply #9 on:** May 13, 2009, 06:23:50 PM »

It is complete

marla · « **Reply #10 on:** May 13, 2009, 06:51:02 PM »

Wow, quite impressive.......

, even if I did that, with 2 acres the heron would still find a spot to land and walk in, getting a good take off though would be impossible without walking out first. Anyway I love it!!!!!

Julles · « **Reply #11 on:** May 13, 2009, 06:51:21 PM »

Jerry, that is fantastic! Can't believe you did it all by yourself. It's high enough to feel spacious, but surely will protect from the predatory birds.

Good job!

PS: Your pond is beautiful, BTW.

Jerry · « **Reply #12 on:** May 13, 2009, 08:32:45 PM »

Not by myself, no way. My pal Juan is very talented and did the tough part.
I planned and designed it.
here he is..

tracey_shafer · « **Reply #13 on:** May 13, 2009, 09:10:56 PM »

That is nice Jerry, can we borrow Juan?

Reedman · « **Reply #14 on:** May 13, 2009, 10:06:11 PM »

Very nice.

I built a similar structure over my pond a few years ago but I used black nylon netting with a 4" mesh - no herons or egrets can get in but the small birds can.

Jerry · « **Reply #15 on:** May 13, 2009, 10:10:04 PM »

He would love it.
He is in construction and it is very slow.
I did this one alone, but not complictaed at all. It keeps the cars cool and cleaner.
Reedman that's what I had. Amazingly I sold it (cheap) on Craig's list. The cool guy who bought it will join our site! Carl is a whiz on amphibians.

Kat · « **Reply #16 on:** May 14, 2009, 07:56:20 AM »

Looks great ... hope the herons leave your fish alone!

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #17 on:** May 14, 2009, 11:44:36 AM »

Very Very NICE! At least you hire someone who knows how! Better than my DIY set up with pvc pipes and twist ties! You're giving me ideas!!! MUST RESTRAIN....

Jerry · « **Reply #18 on:** May 14, 2009, 05:11:42 PM »

He didn't know how! I knew how and showed him. I had to be present at all times. He is handy as heck and did a few very clever mechanical moves.
I was going to use a turnbuckle, but Juan made an existing eye bolt act as one! he did several other things that Id never have even thought of.

We could do it better now that we know how.

bunny56lbc · « **Reply #19 on:** May 14, 2009, 07:18:45 PM »

That looks GREAT , Jerry !

bonnie