Q: How many days can GSE geotextiles be left exposed to the Sun?
A: GSE geotextiles and geocomposites can be left exposed to Sun for
up to 30 days. However, it is preferable, and GSE strongly recommends,
covering geotextiles and geocomposites within 15 days of installation.
Q: What is the preferable method of joining separate
geotextile panels?
A: Both heat seaming and sewing can be used to join geotextile
panels. In certain cases, simple overlap of 1 to 3 feet is adequate. Hot
wedge welding is gaining popularity as the preferable method of seaming
geotextiles. A seam efficiency of 70 to 90 percent can be expected with any
of the seaming technologies.
Q: What is the standard warranty on GSE geotextiles?
A: GSE warranties all nonwoven needlepunched geotextiles for one (1)
year from the date of risk transfer, provided the products are installed
properly and covered within 15 days. Purchaser should give GSE written
notice of the facts and circumstances of any warranty claim within thirty
(30) days of becoming aware of said facts and circumstances.
Q: What are roll (panel) dimensions for GSE
geotextiles?
A: The roll or panel dimensions are provided on data sheets for GSE
geotextiles.
Q: How resistant are GSE geotextiles to various
chemicals?
A: GSE geotextiles are made of high quality, virgin, polypropylene
resin. Therefore, GSE geotextiles are chemically resistant to all the
chemicals that polypropylene is resistant to. In general, polypropylene is
resistant to dilute acids and bases. Please contact GSE for information
regarding a specific chemical.
Q: What percentage of post-consumer recycled (PCR)
resin is used in GSE geotextiles?
A: GSE does not use any post-consumer recycled resin in any of its
products including geotextiles.
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