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Repair & Maintenance Materials

Here are some great products we’ve used and recommend for maintaining or repairing your fountain, statue or birdbath.

Advice: great for re-attaching a broken piece.  These types of clear glues have great holding strength and are ideal for “clean breaks”.

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Advice: great for re-attaching a broken piece.  Construction grade strength, ideal for a permanent fix to lower visibility parts.

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Advice: great for repairing cracks, holes or for rebuilding an area that has been chipped or broken away.

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Advice: Ideal for use with our NuCrete® concrete based material, this hydraulic cement fills deep cracks and holes, creating a watertight seal, and can be used to address invisible leaking.

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Advice: Ideal for use with our NuCrete® concrete based material, this ready-to-use mixture is ideal for patching small cracks and breaks.

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Advice: Multi-textured paints blend well with existing finishes on Comp-Cast® and NuCrete® materials and come in a variety of colour options.  Semi-transparent concrete stains are ideal for use on NuCrete® items with an existing stain.

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Learn more about Semi-Transparent Concrete Stains.

Advice: applied annually a clear-coating product like this will help protect both the material and finish for years to come.

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Advice: applied annually a clear-coating product like this will help protect both the material and finish for years to come.

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The products recommended above may not be available in all areas and are only suggestions for use. Similar alternatives may be available. Always follow the manufacturer’s advice for application and use.

Winter Storage

To ensure many years of enjoyment, your fountain should always be stored properly when the temperature is below 0°C (32°F).  The fountain should be emptied, dried, disassembled, and stored inside the house, garage, or covered enclosure.

The image right illustrates what not to do with your fountain.

While it is not necessary to store the fountain in a heated location, it is necessary to make sure all pieces are drained of water and completely dry. As the materials used in the construction of these fountains can be porous, water can absorb into the material itself, and thus requires adequate drying time.
The pump should also be removed and drained of all water, and cleaned as necessary.

We suggest keeping the original package to store the item. This will provide a safe and dry storage device.

If you are unable to store the fountain indoors the item should be kept dry in a covered location. Ensure the bowl(s) will not fill with water as the freeze thaw cycle can cause damage to the material and finish.

Damage sustained from improper storage is not covered by warranty.

Winterizing Checklist

  • Empty the fountain and allow all parts adequate time to dry.
  • Remove the pump and other installed accessories.
  • Clean the pump and parts as necessary.
  • Place the dry parts in the original packaging or a covered location.

Using ‘Splash Line’

Our optional splash line is included with select fountains, allowing consumers to control the amount of sound and splash their fountain will generate.

Here’s how it works:

Here you can see the spill is creating a large amount of splash.
Place the weighted end of the splash line in the top bowl and drape the line over the spill point.
The water will now follow the line, reducing the amount of splash.

Reducing the amount of splash will also reduce the amount of water noise generated by the fountain. The remaining optional steps illustrate how to customize your fountain for your own personal preference.

Trim the line so that it hangs just over the water line. Remember you can always trim more later.
Keep in mind, the more you trim the more splash you will create.
Once you've completed these simple steps, sit back and enjoy your fountain.

For a more detailed overview,  see the video below: