Membrane Protection
Rapid concrete protection for geomembranes and liners
Concrete Canvas® (CC) products are easy to install, cost effective alternatives to traditional forms of protective covering for membranes, that provides weathering, UV and animal protection. They can easily be applied to geomembrane lined channels, canals and secondary containment berms while maintaining their original volume capacities.
Useful Resources
Containment Structure Drawings
View our Containment Structure Detail Drawings to guide you how to specify GCCM type, layup, joints, edge and fixings
Featured Videos
CCX® unrolls fast for canal lining, reducing seepage and protecting canals, waterways & hydraulic infrastructure
Watch the CCX® three-point bend test used to determine the strength and stiffness under ASTM D8058 standards
Step-by-step process of installing CCX-U® material using the Thermal Bonding option
User Benefits
Rapid Installation
CCX® is quick to install and can be put into service 24 hours from hydration, maximizing installation volumes during valuable shutdown periods.
Reduced Seepage
CCX-M® has an integrated LLDPE backing reducing water seepage losses whilst accommodating differential ground movement.
Composite Solution
CCX® combines the low permeability of a geomembrane with the protection and durability of concrete.
Logistical Footprint
At 2.7-3.2 lb/ft², CCX® is over 10x lighter per unit area than conventional concrete, cutting transport, cost and carbon.
Sectors Who Use Us
CC products are increasingly being used to provide surface protection and armoring to geomembranes and liners. The unique composite construction of CC products enables a much thinner surfacing layer to be applied when compared to conventional concrete, significantly reducing volume loss. CC products are suitable for providing protection to a range of underlying containment barriers including LLDPE, HDPE, PVC, EPDM Rubber and Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs).
FAQs
CCX® membrane protection is used to provide a durable concrete armour layer over geomembranes such as HDPE. It protects liners from mechanical damage, UV exposure, weathering, animals and maintenance activities while preserving the integrity of the containment system.
CCX-U® is suitable for protecting HDPE, LLDPE, PVC, EPDM rubber and Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs). When used with GCLs, engineers should confirm that the confining stress provided during hydration meets manufacturer requirements.
CCX® replaces thick poured concrete layers with a thin, high-performance concrete mat typically 5–12mm thick. This reduces installation time, cost, carbon footprint and logistical complexity, while minimising the risk of damage to the underlying membrane.