Gas Membrane Protection

Ground gas resistant membranes are required on various projects / developments, to provide additional protection to structures and buildings from potentially harmful ground gases. Some examples of harmful ground gases would include: radon, carbon dioxide, methane, VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and Hydrocarbons.

Gas Membrane Installation...

WHAT WE OFFER

Professional Remedial Services offer an installation service for ground gas resistant membranes.

PRS Ltd employ NVQ qualified specialist installers (*)

(*) NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Substructure Works Occupations (Installation of Gas Membranes)

We have invested in specialist equipment, which enables us to heat weld the ground resistant gas membrane joints. specialist gas proof /gas resistant membranes installers.

Case Studies

Examples of harmful ground gases would include carbon dioxide, radon, methane, VOCs (Volatile organic compounds) and hydrocarbons. Normally the gas resistant membranes provide protection in conjunction with the structure itself and where applicable with the incorporation of ventilation measures.

We are familiar with the various methods of jointing membranes including both welding and tape systems as required for the system.

Gas Verification

Where independent inspection and verification of the installation is required, there are various methods by which the gas membrane installation can be checked etc. Usually this involves a combination of visual inspection, integrity testing via an air lance, non-destructive mechanical testing of seam joints and in certain instances, gas tracer or similar testing etc.

In order to avoid a ‘potential conflict of interest’ and to ensure true independence, Professional Remedial Services advise that the verifier is employed directly by the client.

 ensure true independence, Professional Remedial Services usually advise that the inspector / verifier is employed directly by the client.

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