Ever seen a liner that looked completely fine on the day it went in, only to end up cracked and failing a couple of years down the line with no obvious reason anywhere? That’s not bad luck, and it’s not a bad batch of material either. Nine times out of ten, that’s stress cracking, one … Continue reading Understanding Stress Cracking in HDPE Geomembranes

If you’re looking at containment solutions for a dam, pond, mining site, landfill, or any kind of industrial storage — HDPE lining is probably one of the first materials that comes up. And almost immediately, two questions follow: is it actually waterproof, and can it handle the chemicals it’s going to be sitting against? These … Continue reading Is HDPE Lining Waterproof and Chemical Resistant?

Ever looked at an old dam and wondered if it’s quietly leaking away thousands of gallons of water every single day? You’re not alone. Dam owners, farmers, and water managers ask this question all the time — and the good news is, yes, dam liners can absolutely be installed in existing dams. You don’t need … Continue reading Can Dam Liners Be Installed in Existing Dams?

The installation of a containment system leaves virtually no margin for errors. An accidental puncture, seams not being strong enough, or an unnoticed flaw can lead to serious problems, which may be very hard to correct in the future. Therefore, quality checks are an essential step during installation. With regards to any HDPE Geomembrane containment system, … Continue reading Essential Quality Testing Methods for HDPE Geomembrane Installation

Choosing the wrong containment system for your tailings storage facility is not a mistake you notice straight away. You notice it years later when your water monitoring shows something is wrong. Or when a regulator shows up on site with hard questions. Or worse, when a community downstream is dealing with dirty water and your … Continue reading Tailings Dam Liners vs Clay Liners: Which is Better