- Description: biogas barrier
- Localisation: Toronto (Canada)
- Surface: 13 260 m²
- Product: COLETANCHE® ES3
- Installation: august 2008
This foundation building envelope application is for waterproofing and vapour proofing. The site is located feet from Lake Ontario, and built on contaminated soil, with the presence of volatile organic solvents. A structural slab was poured directly on the membrane. Complete QA/QC was done for the entire membrane application.
Advantages of Coletanche for this project:
- No specialty installer needed, can be done by local workers
- Easy to install and to repair
- High puncture resistance
- Easy to weld or bond with concrete and other penetrations when exposed and under water
- Excellent friction angle for slope installation
- Excellent weathering resistance even when exposed
- Long life expectancy
- Resistance against chemical product, biological agents, and oxidation