Knowledgebase
Welcome to the BTL Knowledgebase. Ever since we started lining ponds, creating covers, and helping people with their projects, we've gotten asked a lot of questions. Many of these questions are repeatedly asked, so we put together the BTL knowledgebase to help answer any questions you had about a particular subject. We are adding new questions every month, so continue to check back often!
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How big are geomembrane liners?
Custom made geomembrane liners can be manufactured in a wide array of dimensions, from backyard ponds to empounded dams.
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What geomembranes are safe for containing chemicals?
Highly reinforced liners, like BTL's ArmorPro, are best suited for highly abrasive or corrosive conditions, like a highly chemical environment.
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What kinds of geomembranes are there?
Geomembranes refer to an array of a combination of woven and layered polymers in order to create a solid, impermeable sheet.
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Do geomembranes make good pond liners?
Some of the very best pond liners available come in the form of reinforced geomembrane liners.
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How does a geomembrane system work?
A geomembrane system is made up of many different liners working together to contain or control liquids or gasses.
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Are geomembranes used in waste management?
Geomembranes are very often used in waste management in order to control, transport, and contain leachate, runoff, and other wastewater fluids.
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How are geomembrane sheets connected?
Some geomembranes are connected with adhesive tape, while others require heat-welding by a professional in order to connect their seams.
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How do you use a geomembrane?
Geomembranes are used in order to contain liquids and gases, whether to control their flow, transport the substance, or contain it over a long period of time.
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Can you repair a geomembrane sheet?
Some geomembranes are easier to repair than others, simple tears or punctures can be patched or sewn; others quickly lose their structural integrity, and need to be replaced.
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How do I choose a geomembrane?
Which geomembrane is best for you depends on what you intend to contain, your budget, and how long you intend the geomembrane to last.
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How are geomembranes sealed?
Different kinds of geomembranes are connected in different ways; some can be sealed with adhesive tape, while others require a professional welder to melt the plastic and create permanent seams.
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How long does a geomembrane sheet last?
Some of the most reinforced geomembranes can last hundreds of years, if properly installed and maintained.
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How impermeable is a geomembrane?
Certain reinforced geomembranes are used to house even the most abrasive chemicals, like petroleum, leachate, or industrial tailings.
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What's the advantage of a geomembrane liner?
Geomembranes are widely efficient across a plethora of industries; from affordable, easy to install PVC, all the way to industrial reinforced geomembranes used to contain chemical run-off.
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Are geomembranes good?
Geomembranes have become increasingly environmentally friendly, efficient, and durable as technology has advanced.
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What are geomembranes best used for?
A wide array of industries use geomembranes in order to contain, transport, and control a variety of gasses and liquids.
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What is a geomembrane made out of?
Geomembranes are manufactured from a blend of durable, impermeable polymers, such as polyethylene, polyvinyl, or polypropylene.
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Do you use geomembranes in a pond?
As geomembranes advance in their efficiency and popularity, they are becoming commonplace in ponds of every caliber and purpose.
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What is a geomembrane system?
A geomembrane system involves a series of geomembrane sheets and liners in order to manage and control gas or liquid flow.
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Should I use a geomembrane?
If you need a durable, waterproof liner to prevent drainage or seepage: no matter your industry, a geomembrane may be right for you.
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How deep underground does a geomembrane go?
Geomembranes with a high rate of UV resistance can be exposed directly to sunlight, others will need to protected from sunlight underneath at least 6 inches of soil.
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How do you use geomembrane sheets?
Geomembrane sheets are found in multiple industries in order to prevent seepage, control water flow, and to serve as durable underlayments.
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Are geomembranes strong?
Geomembranes are some of the strongest materials on the market, BTL's ArmorPro is durable against damage, and can hold very abrasive chemicals within.
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