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 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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Are geomembranes waterproof?
Geomembranes are manufactured through a blend of polymers to be completely impermeable and waterproof.
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What is the thickness of a geomembrane?
Geomembranes vary in thickness, depending on how and where they're being used: 60 mil is the most commonly found thickness in industry geomembranes.
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Where can I find a geomembrane?
BTL offers a wide array of geomembrane options for every kind of application, our specialized engineers are happy to discuss your particular project with you in order to determine which product is best for you .
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How long do geomembranes last?
Properly installed geomembranes can last an extremely long time, an HDPE geomembrane can last over 4 centuries if maintained properly.
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What's the difference between a geomembrane and a geotextile?
Geotextiles are typically porous, used in filtering or draining applications, while geomembranes are meant to halt the flow of liquid or gasses, and don't allow the fluid to pass through.
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Which geomembrane should I use?
Different kinds of geomembranes are best suited for different applications; a highly chemical and abrasive environment will need a heavier and more durable geomembrane, like BTL's ArmorPro.
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