Western Environmental Liner Blog
What is a Geomembrane?
Shane CarterMay 18, 2016Geomembranes
A geomembrane is considered a very low permeability (low leakage rate) liner made out of synthetic (man made) material. Usually the phrase geomembrane liner is used by engineers or people who have had experience with liners. They are often more technically savvy when it comes to the physical characteristics of a liner so that they Read More
Factory Preformed Liners Give You The Most Bang For Your Buck
Shane CarterApril 30, 2016Geomembranes
Most of the strongest and cost effective geomembrane liner materials are welded together in a Factory. The liner materials generally come in 12’ or less. These sizes will not allow for larger size ponds or other containments to be lined without the assistance of a factory. These preformed pond liner materials are meant to Read More
Why Choosing a Geomembrane Liner over Clay is Almost Always the Best Decision.
Shane CarterFebruary 5, 2016Geomembranes
Trying to decide how to prevent a pond or lake from leaking can be a daunting process. When it comes to geomembrane liners there are many choices to consider. Type of liner material, thickness, reinforced, unreinforced, among other physical characteristics you may not understand. Why not just choose clay and be done with it? There Read More
As Budgets Tighten, More People Are Using Affordable Geomembrane Containment Liners
Shane CarterApril 30, 2015Containment Liners Geomembranes
Although containment options such as concrete and coatings can be a good choice when money is no object, often this isn’t the case. Increasingly due to budget constraints the amount of area that is lined is based on the cost of the materials used.With budgets tight, more companies and government entities are doing what Read More
How Pond Liners Conserve Water
Shane CarterJanuary 13, 2015Agriculture Ponds & Lakes
With inclement weather and droughts throughout North America, water conservation is more important than ever. Garden ponds, watershed ponds, storage reservoirs, canals, golf courses, lakes, lagoons, and other containment systems need reliable protection from leakage in order to conserve water and protect the surrounding environment. For example, home and business owners that use ponds to Read More
Controlling Water Seepage in Canals with Canal Liners
Shane CarterJanuary 13, 2015Agriculture
Irrigation canals have been used for centuries to transport water to crops, and this concept has remained largely unchanged since its invention, save for the added technologies of waterwheels and hydraulics. Traditionally, canals used to transport water to where it is needed were lined with concrete or compacted earth. While earthen canals are relatively Read More