What is a Geomembrane Liner?
Heavy duty liners, also known as geomembrane liners, are durable and impermeable plastic sheeting membranes that block moisture migration between earth and man-made constructed surfaces. This construction liner is oil resistant and chemical resistant, making it the ideal impermeable liner for containment.
Key Functions of a Geomembrane Liner
Heavy duty liners can contain a variety of liquids, dust, and solid materials. Below is a shortlist of what geomembrane liners can contain:
- Water/Potable water
- Coal ash
- Fuel & Oil
- Wastewater
- Treated sludge
- Hydrocarbons
- Hazardous materials
- Soil
Read our blog for a list of 50+ applications for heavy duty liners.

Types of Heavy Duty Liners and Covers
There are many uses for a geomembrane liner, but there are also different types of liners that help with containment. View each type of liner below.

Heavy Duty Liner Applications
Why Source with Americover?
Americover is the source for heavy duty liners and plastic sheeting solutions. All of our products are manufactured on US soil in a quality controlled environment. Our US-made materials are available in stock rolls and ready to ship directly to you.
If your project needs customized sizes, don’t settle for standard field seaming industry options. Allow our expert team to help. We specialize in customization for factory seamed custom sizes and 3D Drop In Tank Liners. This factory seeming process allows for faster welding, higher peel adhesion and bond, lower costs, and can custom fit any project.
Need additional materials for your products? From geotextiles and drainage rats to tarps, covers, vapor barriers and more, we have all the supplies your projects require.

Check out our online selection of specialty plastic building solutions. Contractors and distributors are eligible for special pricing and volume-based discounts on select products, call us at 760-237-8786. Our online inventory is just our retail selection, which means we can often source items you may not see here.
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Heavy Duty Liner Applications
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For Contractors and Distributors, we offer special pricing, volume discounts, short lead times and a dedicated account manager who will work with you to get exactly what you need. If you would like to speak with a representative, contact us at 760-237-8786.