How does Russetts Developments ensure longevity and effectiveness of lake liners in challenging environments?
Flat sheet lake liners are becoming increasingly popular in the UK, especially for water containment projects like lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. These liners are used extensively in landscaping, civil engineering, and environmental management due to their flexibility, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
Membranes like EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer), HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) and Flagon TPO are favoured for their environmental benefits and long lifespans, with EPDM membranes known to last up to 40 years. These lake liners are ideal for creating watertight barriers in lakes of varying shapes and sizes, ensuring sustainability for aquatic life and reducing maintenance costs. In the UK, they are often used in golf courses, stately homes, and public water bodies.
This growing demand for synthetic lake liners reflects their importance in both recreational and functional water management applications across the UK. Here are some ways Russetts Developments Ltd (RDL) ensures the longevity and effectiveness of lake liners, especially in challenging environments:
Protective underlay installation
RDL strongly advises using a protective underlay beneath the lake liner to act as a buffer against sharp objects, roots, and uneven terrain. This underlay helps prevent punctures and damage to the liner, extending its lifespan. RDL offer various underlay options, such as TenCate Polyfelt products (TS60 or TS50), Cosmotec LPP250M, and provide specialised geotextile underlays for specific project needs.
High-Quality Materials
RDL uses EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) for its lake liners. EPDM is recognised for its durability, UV resistance, and ability to withstand weathering, making it a suitable choice for challenging environments.
Robust Construction
For large-scale projects, RDL bonds multiple EPDM sheets to create larger lake liners, ensuring a watertight seal across the entire lake's surface.
Tailored Solutions
Recognising that not all lakes are uniform, RDL offers bespoke fabrication and on-site installation using Flagon thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) for irregular or complex lake designs. This ensures a precise fit and addresses the challenges of unique environments. The materials used, whether it's EPDM or Flagon TPO, are selected for their long lifespan. Flagon TPO, for instance, boasts a life expectancy exceeding 25 years. RDL emphasizes resistance to punctures, roots, weathering, and UV damage in our lake liner materials.
Site Preparation
Before installation, RDL stresses the importance of clearing the lake bed of any potential hazards, such as rocks, roots, or debris. This meticulous preparation ensures a smooth and stable foundation for the liner, reducing the risk of damage
Lake liners are critical in landscaping, agriculture, and environmental management, as they create and maintain sustainable water bodies in areas where natural lakes do not exist or need containment. RDL supplies lake liners that can endure challenging conditions and maintain their effectiveness over time.