LITEEARTH GEOMEMBRANE CAPPING SYSTEM RESILIENT TO

WIND UPLIFT

AUSTIN, TEXAS Due to its unique material properties and secured anchoring installation, the
LiteEarth earth capping system has proven inherent resistance to waves and wind uplift.
Based on recent laboratory data and wind uplift calculations, LiteEarth can resist up to Level IV
hurricane wind speeds. This is crucial for lasting stability and protection when capping potentially
hazardous sites, such as Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) sites or Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR).
LiteEarth is an engineered composite for interim and long-term closure, consisting of 45 mil EPDM
geomembrane, woven geotextile and synthetic grass. The system is installed using a patented
seaming technology and earth anchors which provide a very stable defense against environmental
factors. The spacing, size and depth of the earth anchors can be adjusted to meet specifications, and
to minimize wind-induced vibration or ripple of the material.
LiteEarth is a robust and thermally stable composite, with twice the mass of a standard 60 mil
HDPE and half the linear dimensional change of polyethylene. EPDMs high frictional resistance
against soil also inhibits movement of LiteEarth across the ground. The unique combination of
these factors makes LiteEarth inherently resistant to waves, wind uplift or flutter.
The properties of alternative capping materials such as HDPE or LLDPE have shown a tendency to
wrinkles, waves and wind uplift, which could lead to cracking, puncture or shifting of the
membrane. Any rupture in the closure surface can release gases, water and other hazardous
materials between the landfill and the environment. To know more about these kinds of
Geomembrane capping system, visit Act Global.
Considering the properties of LiteEarth material and its installation method, it is highly unlikely
that it will uplift or flutter under wind exposure, said Chuck Fleishman, director of LiteEarth. The
system has been extensively tested for both material and performance qualities to prove its lasting
durability and safety.
The LiteEarth system is applicable for long-term closure of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), Coal
Combustion Residuals (CCR) and other Monofils and Mining, and exceeds the infiltration and
erosion requirements for a Final Cover as specified in RCRA Subtitle D.