Att: Moderators :DIY Waterfall questions

[matt4x4]

i'd be tempted to make the ledge out of something like 1/2" lexan, mainly because of the weight reduction over stone as badutahboy has allready stated, and it would allow light through the flowing water from above which would be ultra cool. Also, it's perfectly flat, allowing the water to sheet it's full width giving you the desired waterfall (sheet effect).
Everything else can be built using rock and such.

[gunkel04]

I used "rico rock" on mine, and although they are "stone" looking, I did not want the traditional boulder look, rico rock has a pre- made waterfall that is more along the lines of a "ledge", this is what I used, the good thing is that it is light weight, yet strong enough to stand on and dive off of, I as well extended the overhang to allow for the "cave" behind the sheet of water. Also from what I understand, the company will custom form whatever you shape you desire:

http://www.ricorock.com/

Here is my website with pictures and movies (not for dial up!)

http://web.mac.com/gunkel04/iweb/Site1/Pool%202.html

[webfeet]

the lexan is a unique idea. I will check that out.

Gunkel04, you have a beautiful pool. Do you mind telling me what your waterfall cost? How big is it- it looks really long.

[keithw]

Webfeet,

You could also consider building it out of cement over a hollow structure. I built mine in "boulder" appearance, but you could certainly design it in most any fashion. It's a fraction of the weight of a rock waterfall, super strong, waterproof, and you can store stuff in it! You could easily design it to project over the pool to the length that you had indicated.