Geosynthetic storage recommendations

Geomembranes

Rolls of material shall be unloaded with equipment that will not damage the geomembrane.
Fabric-straps, spreader bars or other approved equipment shall be used for handling rolls of geomembrane.
Materials should be stored in a flat, dry, and well drained area.
The surface upon which the material is stored shall be free of sharp rocks or other objects that could damage the materials.
Geomembrane rolls may be stacked up to 3 tiers high.
Product segregation by item code and special roll length, upon delivery, is recommended.

Geocomposites

Rolls of material shall be unloaded with equipment that will not damage the geocomposite.
Fabric-straps, spreader bars, stinger bars, or other approved equipment shall be used for handling geotextile/geocomposite rolls.
Materials should be stored in a flat, dry, and well drained area.
The surface upon which the material is stored shall be free of sharp rocks or other objects that could damage the materials.
For extended storage (> 6 months), geotextile/geocomposite should be covered with protective waterproof tarps.
Geotextile/geocomposite rolls may be stacked up to 3 tiers high.
Product segregation by item code and special roll length, upon delivery, is recommended.

Rolls of material shall be unloaded with equipment that will not damage the BENTOLINER^® GCL.
Fabric-straps, spreader bars, stinger bars, or other approved equipment shall be used for handling BENTOLINER GCL rolls.
Materials should be stored in a flat, dry, and well drained area.
The surface upon which the material is stored shall be free of sharp rocks or other objects that could damage the materials.
BENTOLINER GCL shall be covered with protective waterproof tarps.
For extended storage (> 6 months), BENTOLINER GCL should be stored inside a completely enclosed structure. Building temperature should not exceed 35 C (95 F).
The building must be well ventilated to avoid exposure to constant excessive humidity and condensation.
The rolls should remain in their original, unopened, plastic wrapping to prevent undue hydration prior to installation. BENTOLINER GCL material may be stacked up to 3 tiers high.
Product segregation by item code and special roll length, upon delivery, is recommended.