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GEOTECHNICAL CENTRE 4-5

GEOTEXTILES 6-7

GEOGRIDS 8-9

WALLS 10-11

ENVIROTRAK 12-13

EROSION CONTROL 14

CELLULAR CONFINEMENT SYSTEM 15

ROOT & WEED BARRIERS 16

TURFGUARD 17

GEOCOMPOSITE DRAINAGE 18

CLAY LINERS & PLASTIC MEMBRANES 19

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Geotechnical Centre 5

...leading provider of Geotechnical Solutions to the Construction and

Infrastructure markets, combining proven expertise with an unrivalled
distribution network.

Geotechnical Centre stock and source a large range of Geotextiles,
Geogrids, Erosion Control and Paviour Systems, along with other
associated products.
Our extensive distribution channels throughout the SIG branch
network, including SIG Construction Accessories, ensure next day
delivery on all stock items throughout the UK.
Providing the complete geotechnical solution, Geotechnical
Centre go beyond system design and product supply, with a
mobile technical sales department to hand, providing free on-site
support and advice. Our dedicated in-house team is trained to
offer the most cost effective and high performance systems,
combined with the option for free PI cover on eligible designs.
This makes the Geotechnical Centre service unique in its field.

The Complete Solution

Specifying Distribution On-Site Support Post Project Support

The Geotechnical Centre is more than a products provider. We see ourselves as an extension to your own business Our assistance does not just end in the office. We are Whether it’s before, during, or after the application we are
We will engage with you to understand the project, and – our resources are available to support your goals, more than happy to visit sites to help find solutions, here to answer queries, provide the technical expertise,
provide a full recommendation and breakdown of the including warehousing of products to delivering products support the implementation, and make sure the and ensure the smooth running of any project.
products, materials, costs, and method of application. to site whenever and wherever they are needed. application is correctly achieved.

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Geotextiles 7

Geotechnical Centre provide an extensive range of both woven and non-woven
geotextiles from basic separation textiles to high strength reinforcement and
protection fabrics. Geotechnical Centre can offer complete technical support
ensuring the right product for your application with an experienced team
available to give support on-site or over the telephone. With government
targets in place to reduce the amount of aggregate used in developments, as
well as the associated expense of using stone for ground reinforcement, it is
important to retain any stone that is laid.
Non-Woven Geotextiles
Non-woven Geotextiles are designed with high water flow
properties making them ideal for filtration, drainage and
separation applications. Geotechnical Centre also offer a range
of protection geotextiles which have gained widespread use in
landfill and other membrane protection applications. The non-
woven range includes general purpose and heavier grades to suit
a wide variety of high performance requirements.
Geotec TB
Geotechnical Centre offer a comprehensive range of non-woven
thermally bonded filtration, separation and reinforcement
geotextiles, which provide a high level of engineering
performance. With high water flow and excellent filter properties,
combined with superb strength and elongation, Geotec TB offers
outstanding performance.
Geotec 90
Geotec 90 is a woven geotextile used as a separator in all types
of civil engineering, building and landfill projects. Its woven
construction delivers high tensile and puncture strengths, making
it particularly suitable in separation applications. Geotec 90
is manufactured from extruded polypropylene tapes that are
resistant to all naturally occurring soil acids and alkalis and are
unaffected by bacteria and fungi. Geotec 90 can be used below
access roads (both temporary and permanent) to create a barrier
on which to place the crushed stone foundation layer.
Indicator Layer
Geo-Signal provides a cost effective warning barrier to alert of
contaminated land or buried services. This bright orange woven
textile combines excellent separation performance with a highly
visible appearance to make it an ideal indicator layer.

Geotec NP Mini packs

Geotec NP is a range of high performance needle punched fabrics
providing high puncture resistance, making it ideal for use in
landfill and membrane protection applications.
Geotec W
Geotec W is a range of woven polypropylene geotextiles which
act as an excellent separation and reinforcement membrane
preventing the loss of expensive stone to the soil below, no
matter what ground conditions or what stone is used. High
strength wovens are available for reinforcement applications.
Geotechnical Centre’s mini packs are available in woven and
non-woven options suitable for horticultural, landscaping and
domestic applications uses. They are designed to separate
materials and suppress weeds while allowing through the
passage of water, air and nutrients. The rolls come in sizes of
1m x 14m, 4.5m x 11.1m (woven), 2m x 25m and 2m x 50m
(non-woven) making them easy to install.

Applications Benefits
• Separation layer • Protection • Extensive range both • Quick and easy installation
• Reinforcement • Drainage woven and non-woven • F ull technical support and
• Filtration • Indicator layer • Cost effective solutions advice

Manchester Airport
Mark Gillies, Sales Office Manager discusses Manchester Airport
Due to the poor ground conditions, a high strength woven geotextile was required
to ensure the prevention of soil particles and stone intermixing.
When stone is placed directly onto soil, the weight of the stone often means the
two layers combine. This contamination of the stone layer, results in the loss
of bearing strength which subsequently causes rutting and deformation of the
surface layer. The product we specified was Lotrak 50R, a woven polypropylene
geotextile; which reinforces the soft ground by separating the top and sub layers
preventing loss of bearing strength.
The team at the Geotechnical Centre Warrington worked closely with Don & Low
Geotextiles and engineers from Galliford Try, the project's main contractors, to
ensure the most cost-effective solution was delivered.
Once specified, the materials were delivered directly from the supplier to the site.
Galliford Try chose to work with the Geotechnical Centre due to its service, price
and quick response time to enquiries.

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Geogrids 9

Geotechnical Centre offer a comprehensive range of Geogrids, both biaxial and Piling Mats and Working Platforms
Working platforms and piling mats are temporary geotechnical
uniaxial, available in polypropylene or polyester. Geogrids can be used in most structures providing a stable working surface for piling rigs,
mobile cranes and other heavy construction equipment. Many
buildings and civil engineering applications. working platforms are built on soft, compressible subgrades of
low shear strength which may be composed of loose or soft man-
made fill, providing inadequate support for the expected loads
of the construction plant. In recent years, incidents involving
overturning of piling rigs and cranes on construction sites have
led to an increased awareness of the importance of providing a
stable working platform for construction plant.
Secugrid can be used to reinforce working platforms and increase
their strength and durability, thus realizing both immediate and
long term savings.
Potential benefits of using Secugrid:
• The quantity of granular material required for working platforms
can be significantly reduced through the incorporation of a
suitable Secugrid® reinforcement. The geogrid reinforcement
improves bearing capacity, particularly important if heavy plant
is used.
The reduced need for imported materials results in a cost
saving both in procurement and avoidance of transport costs.
• The medium-long term draining and load bearing performance
of granular material placed over cohesive soils can be improved
by placing Geotec geotextiles that act as filter and separator,
stopping fines migrating upwards and granular material
being squeezed into the soft subgrade. This results in reduced
maintenance, better response of the working platform under
heavy loads and improved working conditions for heavy plant
and hence avoidance of disruption to their operation.
The savings highlighted above are matched by environmental
benefits. A reduction in the need for imported materials,
produces a saving of natural resources. Furthermore, the
considerable reduction in transport requirements (avoided
haulage of new materials) results in significant avoidance of
greenhouse gas emissions. Competent working platforms will
provide the best support for construction plants, thus avoiding
disruption and unwanted delays.

Applications Benefits
• Windfarm access roads • Retaining walls • High strength at low strains • An extensive range of
• Highways • Basal reinforcement • Immediate interlocking strengths from 20 to
• Piling platforms • Load transfers • Reduction in aggregate 400KN
• Reinforced soil walls thickness • Quick and easy installation
• Low creep (polyester) • BBA certified to reinforce
• High angles of friction slopes up 70º
• Excellent resistance to • CE marked
installation damage • Design service available

Secugrid
With a range of strengths from 20 to 400kN, Secugrid can
be used in most building and civil engineering applications
including piling mats, basal and embankment reinforcement.
Secugrid is the next generation of geogrid produced with state-
of-the-art manufacturing technology. The reinforcement element
is a highly orientated polypropylene or polyester bar that is
uniformly extruded and drawn to achieve high modulus and
strength at low elongation, which provides a structurally sound
stable Geogrid.
Interlocking
Secugrid absorbs tensile forces induced into the soil and
distributes the stresses through the bars. The transfer of force
takes place by two distinct modes-interlocking of the granular
soil into the grid apertures which physically restrains lateral
movement of the granular base course material and friction
force transfer between the soil and the wide flat bars of Secugrid.
The Secugrid apertures allow the cover soil material to interlock
with the bars, providing confinement of the overlaying granular/
material due to the strength and stiffness of the ribs. This
interlocking of the soil combined with the very high product
modulus, minimises soil deformation and ensures the integrity of
the application. Large aperture grids are available where the fill
has a particle size of over 75mm.
Combigrid
Combigrid is a biaxial geogrid incorporating a non woven
geotextile. With Combigrid, the geotextile layer is heat-bonded
between the lateral and longitudinal grid elements, forming a
completely integrated finished product. Combigrids are mainly
used in conjunction with soft and low CBR soils where soil
reinforcement in conjunction with separation and filtration is
required. The main advantages over using separate products are
that Combigrid reduces handling, storage, installation time and
costs.
Design Service
A PI covered design service is available free of charge, enabling
Geotechnical Centre to offer you a cost effective and technically
competent solution for any application you may have.
Scout Moor Wind Farm
Client: Peel Developments Benefits
Contractor: McNicholas Construction Services • Availability of wider Secugrid® material enabled faster install on roads.
Consultant: Scott Wilson • Range of Secugrid® strengths meant more efficient design achieved.
Area: 500,000m2 • Ease of installation resulted in contractors working ahead of schedule.
• Cost savings achieved on product purchase and construction method.
In brief • Geotechnical Centre’s ability to stock the full range of Secugrid® ensured it could
Geotechnical Centre conducted a value engineering exercise on behalf of
react promptly to requirements on site.
McNicholas Construction, replacing the geogrid originally specified for Scout Moor
Wind Farm with the more cost effective Secugrid® range. This was used to provide
stable foundations for 26 turbines and 12km of roads.
Project scope
Following a review of the original geogrid specification, Secugrid® was identified
as a more efficient solution. For the 4.5m wide access roads, two layers of 4.75m
wide Secugrid® 40/40 were rolled along the length of the road. The two geogrids
were separated by 300mm of compacted 6F2 graded stone and finished with
700mm on top. In contrast, at 4m wide, the geogrid originally specified had to be
rolled across the width of the road and folded back on itself to encapsulate the
stone. This time-consuming process meant the project immediately fell behind
schedule – until Secugrid® was identified as an alternative solution which put the
project back on track.
Geotechnical Centre also achieved cost savings on materials through a technical
review of the geogrid specification to support the turbines. Rather than the
uniform design originally specified for the site different strengths of geogrids
from the wide range of Secugrid® were installed, according to the specific ground
conditions.

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Walls
The use of Secugrid® geogrids for the reinforcement of steep walls and
retaining structure is necessary in cases where the shear strength of the
soil material alone is insufficient to provide the required stability. Uniaxial
Secugrid® geogrids are designed, and especially well suited, for this purpose.
They are made from high strength polyester (PET) resin which has been
extruded into flat monolithic bars, and welded together to create junction
stiffness.
Naue Block Naue Nail
Naue Wrap Naue Clamp
Naue Steel P or T Naue Gabion
This grid design provides immediate interlocking with the
surrounding soil. Its frictional properties further enhance the
structural strength of the application. Secugrid® is designed to
accept high construction stresses with low elongation, as it is
necessary to minimise deformation. A tensile strength of up to
400 kN/m can be achieved with an extremely low strain at failure
of ≤8%.
When installing the backfill, the bond strength and robustness
of the reinforcement should be taken into consideration, in
addition to frost and drainage behaviour and bearing strength of
the fill material. The required compaction of the backfill material
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without special face elements. For protection against potential
wash-out of the fill soil between the reinforcement layers, a
Using vegetated erosion control mats may also prevent soil
wash-out.
filter-stable soil or erosion control mat infused with grass seed is
The facing of steep wall with inclinations of up to 90° can also
especially well suited.
On steeper slopes with inclinations up to 60°, the enveloping
be designed to use natural stones, gabions, broken rocks and
prefabricated concrete units. If one of these methods is desired,
method for Secugrid® geogrid installation is necessary. To it should first be determined if these materials can be vegetated.
facilitate this construction technique, temporary or expendable The outer face/geosynthetic connection can be made with factory
formworks must first be installed. To prevent erosion or soil made connections, special clamping or other on-site fastening
wash-out, it may be necessary to use a non-woven geotextile on
the inner side of the reinforcement.
methods.
Gabions
Gabions and Mattresses offer a fast effective solution build application. Using Gabions as an alternative to the more
for many earth stabilisation problems. Gabion systems traditional concrete structures allows you to fill them with local
are widely used in many applications including retaining stone or vegetation, giving the product a more attractive natural
walls, erosion control, scour prevention, landscaping and appearance.
for coastal protection, in applications such as river and sea
Manufactured from welded wire with a square mesh of 76.2mm
control.
x 76.2mm or 50.8mm x 50.8mm they are available in PVC-Zinc
The strength and flexibility of the welded mesh helps withstand coated, triple life corrosion protection (95% Zinc 5% Aluminium)
and absorb the forces generated by retained earth or water flow. or stainless steel and come in standard sizes as well as bespoke
sizes manufactured to order.
Welded Gabions and Mattresses are often more environmentally
acceptable than mass concrete structures, and offer a fast Geotechnical Centre can offer a design service on request.
will typically create high installation loads. The flat monolithic
bars of Secugrid are extremely robust and resistant to dynamic
installation loads due to their large surface area. This has been BOX GABIONS GABION MATTRESSES
demonstrated in numerous tests and field trials. Secugrid®
geogrid design and specification recommendations are available
in our Secugrid® Design Manual.
Applications Benefits
Construction of a Wall Facing • Retaining walls • Coastal protection • Quick and easy to install • Bespoke products made to
To create low impact structures that blend into the landscape, • Gabion reinforced walls • Erosion control • Attractive finish order
there are different types of faces for reinforced steep slopes and • Revetments • Landscaping • Low maintenance • Design advice service
walls that can be constructed. For steep reinforced slopes with • Waterway walling available
inclinations up to 45°, Secugrid® can be installed horizontally,
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Envirotrak 13

Envirotrak is a light weight high load paving reinforcement system
manufactured from recycled plastics with a cellular construction. Envirotrak’s
unique interlocking design coupled with high loading strength provides a
strong and robust surface. Envirotrak can take loads of up to 350 tonnes
Envirotrak can be filled with grass or gravel. When used with
top soil and seed a 95% grass covering is provided, giving an
The cell design also allows excellent water dispersion making it
an ideal product for areas prone to flooding, and can also be used
aesthetically pleasing natural finish. Alternatively, gravel can be as part of a SUDS system (sustainable urban drainage system).
used to give a robust and stable base with fast water dispersion,
whilst reducing the loss of expensive gravel and preventing
Demarcation blocks are also available as infills on the Envirotrak,
perfect for directing traffic or marking out areas such as car
rutting and movement.
parking spaces.

per square metre. It is extremely versatile and may be used in a wide range
Applications Benefits
of applications. The interlocking design not only means it is easy to piece • Car parks • Emergency access routes • Quick and easy to install • Suitable for grass or gravel
together but also stays securely in place when being installed. • Pathways
• Caravan parks
• Ground stabilisation
• Can be used as part of a
• Durable but light weight
• Unique interlocking system
• 25 tonne axle loading
• Non slip
• Temporary access routes SUDS system • Permeable • UV stable
• Cycle ways • 100% recycled • Unaffected by climate
• Shed bases • Prevents the loss of •D esigned and
expensive gravel manufactured in the UK
• Zero maintenance

Envirotrak Supports Legoland’s Exciting New Expansion

Summary
• LEGOLAND, Windsor, Berkshire
• Family theme park forming part of Merlin Entertainments Group
• Installation of 7,000 square metres of Envirotrak™ to provide a suburban
drainage system for the hotel car park
Problem
Legoland Berkshire were expanding the existing theme park to incorporate a new
180 bedroom waterside hotel complex. As part of the construction programme,
a sustainable, robust and eco friendly ground reinforcement system was required
to provide car parking facilities opposite the hotel. The product needed to be
sufficiently robust and price competitive to perform as well as alternative legacy
solutions for example tarmac and concrete. Additionally the solution needed to
be capable of supporting light vehicles such as cars as well as heavier tour buses
and sufficiently durable to avoid causing damage to the ground.
Solution
After extensive research Envirotrak™ was selected due to its superior performance
and competitive pricing. Installation of the 7,000 square metres of Envirotrak™
was uncomplicated and the grids were easily shaped to fit around lamp posts
and tree beds. Once installed it was filled with gravel to provide a stable car park
base and d-marks were used to indicate the individual parking bays. The hotel
was preparing the surrounding area for suburban drainage system (SUDS) and
effective rainwater runoff, and Envirotrak’s ™ cellular open design was the perfect
solution for dispersing the water.
The decision to use Envirotrak™ reflected not only the products’ commercial
benefits but its unique product features;
• Unique patented cellular design allowing the industry’s highest weight/point
load rating of 30 tonnes.
• Unique connecting system allowing maximum expansion and contraction in
very high temperatures.
• Supplied in pre connected square metre sections to facilitate easy and fast
installation.
• Manufactured from 100% recycled and recyclable high density polyethylene
providing strength and environmental benefits.
• Chemically inert preventing pollution to underlying soil.
• Unaffected by acids, alkalis, oil and petrol.
• Industry’s optimum unit weight to strength ratio.
Verdict
Envirotrak™ was installed and successfully provided a suitable car parking base
which was sustainable, robust, eco friendly and cost competitive.

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Erosion Control Cellular Confinement System 15

Geotechnical Centre offers a full range of both biodegradable and non-
biodegradable erosion control matting. The comprehensive range on offer from
Geotechnical Centre ensures a cost effective solution to any erosion application
you may have.
SIG Web is a multi purpose strong and robust cellular confinement system.
It has a 3-dimensional honeycomb structure made from strips of extruded
polypropylene forming a lightweight expandable structure. Its ultrasonically
welded joints deliver extremely high tensile strengths, improving soil bearing
capacity up to 17 times.

Slopeguard Biodegradable We can also offer a wide range of pre-seeded blankets with all
The Slopeguard Biodegradable range includes matting made types of seed mixes to go with them;
from Hessian, Jute and Coir which are environmentally friendly
• Slope-Guard Type 1- Jute soil saver 500 grams Load Bearing Tree Root Protection
solutions for even the most severe erosion applications.
• Slope-Guard Type 2- Hessian blanket As a surface reinforcement system SIG Web provides a strong SIG web is an ideal solution for tree root protection. The web
Biodegradable matting acts as a protection to the slope • Slope-Guard Type 3- Coir matting and stable load bearing surface giving the soil up to 17 times provides a stable and firm surface for roads and paths in areas
preventing erosion and the loss of expensive soil and giving slope • Slope-Guard Type 5- Pre-seeded Coir matting its normal load bearing capacity. Supporting and isolating the where there are trees. SIG web offers long term performance
stability as well as providing an ideal micro climate for seeds to load bearing surface from the weaker sub grades below SIG by evenly spreading the load reducing sub soil compaction
germinate. The materials have a lifespan of between 1 and 5 Slopeguard Type 4 Web solves the load bearing issue whilst giving an aesthetically above the roots. The permeable structure of the web allows the
years with weights ranging from 150-1500grams. Slopeguard Type 4 is non-biodegradable soil retention matting pleasing finish. migration of water and nutrients to the tree root to encourage
manufactured from Polypropylene. Formed in a 3 dimensional healthy growth.
structure allowing soil filling over its entire structure providing Erosion Control And Slope Stabilisation
reinforcement to the slope whilst giving root support, lessening When used on embankments SIG web increases the soil’s natural
the effect of rain bombardment and preventing seed and soil resistance to erosion whilst also providing protection to the root
loss. zone. The confinement system of SIG web allows the soil to be
held in place preventing movement that would normally take
place due to hydrodynamic and gravitational forces, preventing
Applications Benefits soil erosion and providing a stable embankment.
• Highway/railway • Newly cut embankment • Quick and easy to install • Provides an ideal micro
embankments • Reservoirs and lakes • Strong, robust and flexible climate for newly seeded
• Waterways • Landfill capping • Immediate protection areas Applications Benefits
• Lagoons and ponds • Reinforced earth wall facing • Prevent run off and the loss • Full technical and onsite • Erosion control • Car parks • Prevents run off and soil • Strong and flexible
of soil support • Tree root protection • Roadways erosion • Quick and easy to install
• Gives protection to seeded • A competitive and cost • Slope stabilisation • Ground stabilisation • Permeable • Bespoke sizes available
areas whilst the vegetation effective solution • Supports soil up to 17 • Manufactured in the UK
establishes times load bearing capacity

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Root and Weed Barriers Turfguard 17

We offer an extensive range of high performance root and weed barriers. This While grassed areas provide a naturally aesthetic environment, when they have
includes a barrier for land contaminated by Japanese Knotweed through to been trafficked on by either vehicles or pedestrians there is a risk of the grass
weed suppressants for gardens and patios. being damaged or worn away.

Root Barrier Japanese Knotweed Barrier-DGW And Rootex

Geotechnical Centre offer a range of permeable and impermeable DGW
root barriers. DGW is a specially coated impermeable polypropylene
geomembrane specifically used for the containment and
Tough and durable, these liners prevent damage by invasive root
encapsulation of Japanese Knotweed. Available in prefabricated
growth giving protection to structures such as roadways, pipeline
panels to increase speed of installation.
and housing.
Rootex
Weed Control Fabrics Rootex is a unique permeable root barrier consisting of a layer
Geotechnical Centre weed control fabrics have high filtration of copper sandwiched between two layers of geotextile. Rootex
properties coupled with excellent puncture resistants making them is predominantly used in the control of Japanese Knotweed. The
ideal weed suppressants by reducing root penetration into the soil, copper foil releases inert chemical traces to which shoots and roots
controlling weeds without the need to use chemicals. are adverse. The copper ions are minute and as a result do not
create a burden on the eco system or groundwater. Geotechnical Centre offer a wide choice of grass reinforcement ease of installation. Turfguard can be used to either temporarily
Available in mini packs for domestic use in garden or patio
Rootex provides significant cost savings as it controls Japanese meshes that provide a range of performance levels from light or permanently reinforce grassed areas, preventing rutting and
applications through to large 450 square metres rolls for large
Knotweed completely on-site, removing the need to transport caravan park usage through to heavy duty reinforcement mesh other damage caused by vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
landscaping projects.
contaminated material from site or the need to construct large used for access roads and car parks.
We have two options available – heavy duty and standard to
plastic boxes to encapsulate the contaminated soil. When installed Turfguard is manufactured from HDPE which makes the product meet all levels of trafficking.
correctly, Rootex enables contaminated areas to be completely tough and durable whilst also being flexible and lightweight for
sealed off and built over.
Applications Benefits
Applications Benefits • Overspill car parks • Wheelchair access routes • Easy and quick to install • Suitable for permanent or
• Lining tree pits • Foundation protection • Weed suppressant and • High strength • Pathways • Grass verges • No need for excavation temporary applications
• Landfill • Pipe barriers containment • Long lasting • Golf courses • Light aircraft taxiways • Extensive levels of • Rot resistant and UV
• Pavements • Landscaping • Strong and flexible • Permeable and • Lightweight runways reinforcement and stabilised for longer life
• Brownfield sites • Chemically inert impermeable options protection • Available in black or green

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Geocomposite Drainage Clay Liners and Plastic 19

Geotechnical Centre offers an extensive range of geocomposite drainage and

Membranes
gas venting layers. Replacing the traditional method of granular stone drainage
the Geoflow system offers real cost savings in both material and installation We offer an extensive range of Liners for all types of waterproofing, ie. from
costs. ponds and lagoons to basements and structures.

Geoflow is made up of a high strength, high flow cuspated HDPE
core which forms a void to drain or vent with a filter geotextile on
one or both sides. When used as part of a waterproofing system
Geoflow acts as both a drainage layer reducing water pressure
and as protection to the waterproofing membrane. It is ideal for
retaining walls, buried structures, underground reservoirs, roof
gardens and tunnels. Geoflow can also be used on landfill sites
and highway edge drainage.
Geoflow Structural
Geoflow can be used horizontally or vertically in applications
such as buried structures, bridge abutments, basement walls
and behind retaining walls giving high performance flow whilst
maintaining its integrity even under extreme loads.
Geoflow Sports Field And Block Paving Drainage
Geoflow can be produced in strips between 100mm and 300mm
deep fully encapsulated in a geotextile filter for drainage under
block paving or in sport fields, giving a cost effective alternative
to traditional methods. Block paving Geoflow strips can be
used to aid drainage and prevent the sand drainage layer from
becoming too saturated; liquefying and dispersing through the
joints, which when trafficked will potentially cause the surface to
become uneven and unstable.
Edge Of Highway Drainage/Fin Drains
Geoflow Fin Drains can be produced for edge of highway
drainage. These products are cost effective when compared
to traditional methods as there is no need to excavate a large
trench or import expensive stone.
Landfill Drainage And Venting
Geotechnical Centre provide a range of drainage and venting
products for landfill sites, ranging from landfill cap drainage, gas
collection and venting and leachate drainage layers.
Bentofix BFG 5000 Geotechnical Centre Geomembranes
Bentofix BFG 5000 is a high performance structural Geomembrane liners can be produced from a number of
waterproofing system which consists of Sodium Bentonite materials such as HDPE, LLDPE and BUTYL. These products can
waterproofing compound sandwiched between two layers of also be made in several different thicknesses and can have a
Geotextile. The special property of Sodium Bentonite is its ability textured or smooth finish. They provide a complete seal against
to swell when it comes into contact with water which causes even the most toxic substances; they can be delivered to site
the dry clay to convert into an impervious gel, making Bentofix prefabricated to suit your exact project requirements, making
an ideal solution safely sealing concrete structures. Bentofix BFG installation hassle free without the need for on-site welding.
5000 is ideal for use in irregular shaped applications, such as
SIG Geomembranes also make liners ideal for use in applications
ponds and canals.
such as ponds, water storage areas and lagoons.
Bentofix NSP 4900 Attenuation tank membranes and geotextiles are also available,
Bentofix NSP 4900 is a geosynthetic clay liner designed for use in these can be prefabricated for quick and easy installation.
large applications such as reservoirs. It has additional Bentonite
impregnated into a 50cm overlap so installation simply
consists of unrolling and overlapping with no further manual
involvement. Bentofix NSP 4900 consists of a layer of Sodium
Bentonite held between two layers of geotextiles. The layers are
mechanically bonded together using a patented needle punching
process.

Applications Benefits Applications Benefits

• Retaining wall drainage
• Bridge abutments
• Sports fields
• E dge of highways (Fin
drains)
• Buried structures
• Gas venting
• Underground reservoirs
• Green roofs
• Cavity drainage and
structural waterproofing
• Block paving drainage
• No need for expensive
imported fill
• Extremely cost effective
against traditional stone
drainage methods
• Little excavation needed
• Quick and easy installation
• Acts as a drainage and
protection layer
• Full technical and on-site
support
• A vast product range to suit
any application
• Basements • Canals • Quick and easy installation • P refabricated panels
• Foundation piles • Lagoons • Full technical support and available (Geomembrane
• Lift pits • Contaminated land design service available only)
• Ponds • Landfill • Roll sizes to suit your • C an reduce construction
project large or small costs by replacing
• Self sealing overlaps for compacted clay
ease of installation

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Unit 2, Warrington South Distribution Park,
Lyncastle Road, Warrington, WA4 4SN
Tel: 0844 443 0050 Fax: 0844 443 0051
E: enquiries@sig.co.uk
SIG CA Branches
1 Aberdeen
Silverburn place, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen,
AB23 8EG
Tel: 01224 822 798 Fax: 01224 823 741
2 Ash Vale
Lysons Link South, Lysons Avenue, Ash Vale,
Surrey, GU12 5GN
Tel: 01252 527 000 Fax: 01252 527 001
3 Bedford
Telford Way, Bedford, MK42 0PQ
Tel: 01234 268 427 Fax: 01234 268 057
4 Birmingham
Apollo Park, Rounds Green Road, Oldbury,
West Midlands, B69 2DF
Tel: 0121 522 0200 Fax: 0121 522 0201
5 Bristol
Unit 13, Concorde Rd, Patchway Trading
Estate, Bristol, BS34 5TB
Tel: 0117 301 3620 Fax: 0117 301 3621
6 Cardiff
Southpoint Foreshore Road, Cardiff,
CF10 4SP
Tel: 029 2046 5553 Fax: 029 2049 3089
7 Chesterfield
Unit 1, Sheepbridge Centre, Sheepbridge
Lane, Chesterfield, S41 9RX
Tel: 01246 572 595 Fax: 01246 572 596
8 Eurocentral
Plot C, Coddington Crescent, Eurocentral,
Holytown, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire,
ML1 4YF
Tel: 01698 731 910 Fax: 01698 731 911
9 Glasgow
21 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA
Tel: 0141 445 7960 Fax: 0141 445 1078
Middle East Branch Network
United Arab Emirates.
Abu Dhabi
SIG Middle East LLC, Mohammed Bin Zayed
Stadium, PO Box 107729, Abu Dhabi
Tel: +971 2 4950500 Fax: +971 2 4454672
Dubai
SIG Middle East LLC, Dubai Investment Park,
PO Box 215851, Dubai
Tel: +971 4 8858399 Fax: +971 4 8858398
Qatar
Doha
SIG Middle East WLL, Salwa Road,
PO Box 23856, Doha.
Tel: +974 4 4694500 Fax: +974 4 4694900
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10 Inverness
28 Harbour Road, Inverness, IV1 1UA
Tel: 01463 701 200 Fax: 01463 701 201
11 Leeds
Intermezzo Drive, Pontefract Road, Stourton,
Leeds, LS10 1RU
Tel: 0113 385 7760 Fax: 0113 385 7761
12 Manchester
10
The Parkway Centre, Longbridge Road,
Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1SN
Tel: 0161 872 5464 Fax: 0161 872 5399 1
13 Norwich
Unit 27, White Lodge Business Park, Hall
Road, Norwich , NR4 6DQ
Tel: 01603 224 899 Fax: 01603 224 898
14 Oxford
Unit 5, Curbridge Business Park, Downs
Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 7WJ 9 8
Tel: 01993 704 289 Fax: 01993 708 993
15 Plymouth
87 St. Modwen Road, Parkway Industrial
Estate, Marsh Mills, Plymouth, PL6 8LH
Tel: 01752 894 965 Fax: 01752 895 896
16 Ruislip 18
Unit 4, Victoria Road Retail Park, Crown
Road, South Ruislip, London, HA4 0AF
Tel: 0208 606 8060 Fax: 0208 606 8070
17 Thurrock
Victor House, Bay Manor Lane, Essex,
RM20 3LL
Tel: 0208 591 9991 Fax: 0208 591 9992
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18 Tyneside
Federation Business Park, 19 12
St Omers Road, Dunston, Tyne and Wear, 7
NE11 9EE
Tel: 0191 487 4983 Fax: 0191 491 5790
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh 3
PO Box 9855, Riyadh 11423 14
Tel: +966 11 2926969 Fax: +966 11 4720439
6 16 17
Sultanate of Oman 5
Muscat 2
SIG Middle East LLC, Wolf Developments
Ghala Industrial Estate, PO Box 136,
Postal Code 103
Tel: +968 2 4505517 Fax: +968 2 4502304
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