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Secondary Containment Pads for Mining and Oil Refining
The oil refining industry is the primary user of secondary containment pads for spill prevention.
Who Regulates Secondary Containment Standards?
Secondary spill containment is more than just a good idea for loss control.
Secondary Containment Pads for Spill Protection
Primary containment of hazardous materials is required in dozens of very different environments.
Top 10 Questions about Composite Geomembranes and RPE
Geomembranes are a class of impermeable geotextiles used in a wide range of applications
RPE Applications: Potable Water and More
Potable water, or water intended for human consumption
RPE Applications: Toxic Conditions
Complete and absolute containment is the only acceptable standard for managing waste clearly identified as toxic.
RPE Applications: Controlling Water Movement
Water movement can bring great benefits in many situations, as rain brings needed moisture to crops
RPE Applications: Ponds of all Types
One of the defining characteristics of reinforced polyethylene geomembranes is their impermeability to liquids of all types.
RPE: The Leader in Composite Geomembranes
A wide range of industries depend on high quality, durable, impermeable geomembranes
What's the difference between Geosynthetics and Geotextiles
Polyethylene sheet products are regularly referred to using several different terms
Building a Swimming Pond the Right Way
Natural swimming pools are among the trendiest types of residential ponds being built today.
Designing a Residential Pond for Fish
Residential ponds may have a primary use for stormwater detention or wetland conservation
Pre-formed vs Custom Pond Liners for Recreational Ponds
Backyard pond design is particularly challenging for homeowners that need to work on a limited budget.
Which Pond Liners are Right for Residential Designs?
Even a little backyard water feature benefits from a real pond liner.
Common Misconceptions About Liners for Residential Ponds
Pond liners are often mistaken as a material only used on large, professional, or public ponds.
Why Natural Liners and Clay Soils Aren’t Enough for Recreational Ponds
There are plenty of pond building guides, especially older published sources, that claim flexible pond liners are unnecessary.
The Main Types of Backyard and Residential Ponds
Residential ponds may come in many different designs, but they all fall into a few different categories.
Pointers on Pond Maintenance
Even without fish, residential decorative ponds require regular care to remain healthy and attractive.
Water Features for a Decorative Pond
Moving water features are perennially popular additions to decorative ponds.
Getting Down to the Details
Once you’re satisfied with the location for your pond, it’s time to nail down its shape and size.
Designing a Decorative Pond
What comes to mind when you visualize the ideal backyard pond? How would it fit into your yard?
Starting Small with Decorative Ponds
Ideally, a backyard pond should be about 10’ x 15’ on average for a balance of flexibility, impact, and budget