Geomembranes usually require attachments and other terminations that must be sealed properly. Also, there are areas that typically require special attention to ensure leakproof work. In these situations, there are accessories that help the installer complete the geomembrane barrier. In this blog, we will review the accessories that are offered with the XR-5® Ethylene Copolymer Geomembrane. There are six principal items that are available to support the completion of the XR-5 Geomembrane installation. 

The terms attachments, penetrations and terminations are often considered synonymous, or at least in the same family, when used in the context of geomembranes. This post will focus on attachments and specifically a review of ASTM D6497, one of the main guides for geomembrane mechanical attachments.