Polyurea and Geotextiles Application Profiles By Murph Mahaffey

Polyurea and Geotextiles Application Profiles By Murph Mahaffey www. wiwa. de PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Geotextile Advantages • Conforms to compound curves • Applications for new and relined membranes • Seamless membrane • Chemical resistant, Waterproof • Extended life compared to other options • Fast application and return to service PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Tank Re-lining PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Leaking due to cracks PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Initial Preparation PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Geotextile Fabric Tacked in Place PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Corner Detail PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Sheet in Place PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Tacked in with Polyureadetail PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Initial Coating- holes sealed PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Fabric saturated with Polyurea PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Next Sheet of Geotextile tacked in place PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Edge Finish Detail PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Completed Liner PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Special thanks Poly Pro Industrial Coatings, LLC Home of Infinity Water Garden and Koi Containment TM 179 Belltown Road Stamford, CT 06905 Phone: (203) 961 -9888 E-Mail: info@polypro. net www. infinityliners. com PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Geotextile Prep and Spray PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Geotextile Water Feature 2 PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Feature 2 complete PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Geotextile Water Feature 3 PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Feature 3 Complete PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Geotextile Feature 4 PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Feature 4 Complete PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Geotextile Water Feature 5 PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Special Thanks to Durable Coating Systems • Durable Coating Systems P. O. Box 29 Lockhart, TX 78644 • (512) 947 -3032 • info@durablecoatingsystems. com PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Ravenna Golf Course and Gated Community • Multi-Million Dollar Development • 18 hole golf course • 243 Lots / Home locations • Fishing Club • Market PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Project Held Up! • Water Volume Requirements of the new community too taxing on existing resources • Construction Denied New reservoir needed to supply water for project to move forward - 15 surface acres / 60, 702 m² of water -293 million gallons / 1, 109, 125, 716 liters PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Job Requirements / Specifications • • • Extreme Durability Wildlife Friendly Long containment life / warranty No Leakage No Excess Fill to cover Liner Maintenance Free Blend into surrounding environment Apply over various ground conditions Ability to tie into other systems (metal flanges, concrete) • Secure water rights from local creek PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Lining Technologies Considered • • Seamed PVC Polypropylene Polyethylene POLYUREA over Geotextile PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

POLYUREA over Geotextile is the Solution! PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

How did POLYUREA win? • • • High Performance Maintenance Free Seamless Color that blends with environment Long 7 Year Warranty Non-slip surface for animals and maintenance technicians • Quick Turnaround PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Job Size and Specification • 600, 000 ft² / 55, 742 m² lined surface • 16, 000 gallons / 60, 567 liters of Custom Linings 911 FC Pure Polyurea • Nominal 40 mils over Geotextile • Overall thickness of 60 -70 mils • 15 surface acres / 60, 702 m² of water • 293 million gallons / 1, 109, 125, 716 liters • Top 12 feet / 3. 6 m has aggressive quartz broadcast for anti-slip PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Job Challenges • 1 -3% shrinkage was expected from system – Exaggerated “wrinkling” added to fabric to compensate during installation • Logistical- heavy excavation equipment, standing snow, ice, water, pumping equipment PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Ambient Conditions on Jobsite • Original plan for summer installation – Legal delays made this impossible • October – November installation – Halted by 2 snow storms with 6”+ accumulation each – Standing water troublesome delay – Ambient application temperature 75°F - 20°F (24°C / -7°C) PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Job Preparation • • • Excavate reservoir Prepare substrate for geotextile application Plan layout for geotextile installation Prepare 2 Mobile Spray Rigs Health and Safety Plan PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Procedure • Area released to Containment crew as “ready to line” • Geotextile Fabric staged and positioned • Seams “glued” first • Geotextile intervals filled in • Terminated edge secured PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Application of Polyurea and Geotextile • Area released as “ready to line” PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Application of Polyurea and Geotextile • Geotextile fabric staged and placed PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Application of Polyurea and Geotextile Seams are first sealed with polyurea PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Application of Polyurea and Geotextile Balance of the geotextile coated with Polyurea PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Application of Polyurea and Geotextile Seamless Liner Secured PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

The Plan and the Reality • Lining process to begin 21 days after excavation • delays and planning issues • 30, 000 ft² / 2, 787 m² containment per day in good weather • Weather caused over 2 weeks of delays – Additional expenses for rental equipment PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

The Plan and the Reality • 30, 000 ft² / 2, 787 m² lined per day in good weather • 20, 000 – 70, 000 ft² per day was sprayed (1, 858 -6, 503 m²) PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Total Job Time • 6 months for complete job start to finish • Polyurea application time was under 21 days, but took 35 days due to delays from weather and excavation PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Reservoir drained for Winter 12/2007 PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

18 Month Performance Review • Reservoir not leaking • Providing water as required • Ravenna Community offering high end homes from $2. 5 – $10+ million USD POLYUREA Containment Successful! PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

55, 742 m² of POLYUREA Success! PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Special Thanks to Custom Linings Buena Vista, Colorado Phone +1 (719) 395 -4414 www. customlinings. com • Engineering process • Material Specification • Technical support of equipment and application PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November

Polyurea and Geotextiles Application Profiles By Murph Mahaffey www. wiwa. de PDA Europe 2008 Annual Conference – TAKING POLYUREA TO THE NEXT LEVEL – Vienna, 18 -20 November