Tag: cold temperatures

CAN LINERS BE INSTALLED IN COLD TEMPERATURES?

Written by Andrew Hotchkies on December 17, 2014. Posted in Installation, Secondary Containment.

With the proper planning or site considerations PVC liners can be installed in cold temperatures. Once in service PVC liners maintain their properties well below freezing, however, during installation the liner and sometimes the area to be lined need to be maintained at higher temperatures.

CONTAINMENT LINERS AND COLD TEMPERATURES

Written by Andrew Hotchkies on November 10, 2014. Posted in Installation, Secondary Containment.

As everyone should know by now, flexible PVC liners are a great answer for corrosion resistance needs in secondary containment areas. PVC liners are quicker to install than coatings, typically have a much longer service life, and most importantly flexible liners are not affected when the concrete cracks.