Quality Damliners in Kenya

Best Dam liners for sale in Kenya

When looking for quality damliners in Kenya, Grekkon Limited is your first stop. We are the number one company in supply and installation of quality damliners in Kenya and the entire East Africa. Our dam liners are the most reputable because they last for many years (more than 10 years).

A damliner ensures water is harvested and stored for later use mainly for irrigation, domestic and livestock use.  Water harvesting using dam liners ensures large volumes of water from boreholes and wells, rivers and runoffs are harvested stored for supply to the community. Dam liners are made to alleviate the problem of leakages in porous soils.

Dam liner Gauges/Thickness

Below are the various dam liners thickness/gauges available at Grekkon Limited.

Thickness	Lifespan	Uses
0.5mm	10-15 years	For small to medium reservoirs and soils with no rocks
0.75mm	15-20 years	Applicable to large reservoirs and rocky terrains
1.0mm	20-30 years	Used to line extra large reservoirs and rocky terrains

Dam liner Types

There are several types of dam liners based on the materials used to manufacture them. The 3 main types of dam liners are HDPE, PVC and LLDPE dam liners.

1. HDPE Dam liners

These are dam liners made from high density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic.  They are the most stable liner types with excellent UV and weather resistance. It is strong and stiff and does not suffer sudden tensile forces. They are the most common geomembrane types in Kenya and are ideal for storing water for long term projects.

Advantages of HDPE Dam liners

• They have good UV resistance thicknesses.
• Can be welded together.
• Safe for storing drinking water.
• Safe for fish farming
• Very durable. They can last between 15-35 years depending on the thickness
• Withstands harsh climatic conditions such as extreme sunlight and very low temperatures.

Disadvantages

• They easily expand in high temperatures.
• Heavy weight makes it very expensive to transport.
• Slightly expensive compared to other dam liner types.

2. PVC Dam liners

PVC dam liners are made from polyvinyl chloride. It is soft, light and easy to install. It is also very cheap and easy to install.

Advantages of PVC dam liners.

• Highly flexible compared to other dam liner types.
• Has excellent chemical resistance.
• Highly affordable
• Can easily be custom weld at the factory level.
• Has good lifespan of 10 years plus.

Disadvantages.

• Although it is UV treated, PVC dam liners are very weak against ozone, uv rays and weathering.
• It can easily be degraded due to its weak uv properties.
• Very susceptible to extreme temperatures.

3. LLDPE Dam liners

These are liner types made from low density polyethylene. Unlike their brothers HDPE, LLDPE dam liners are soft and flexible and easy to install.

Advantages of LLDPE dam liners

• They are very flexible and easier to work with than HDPE geomembranes
• Very easy to install unlike HDPE liners.
• Cheaper than HDPE
• Very safe of water storage and fish farming
• UV treated with a lifespan of over 10 years.

Disadvantages

• They are very bulky which makes them very expensive to ship
• Weak UV resistance
• Its softness makes it susceptible to punctures and deformation.

Grekkon dam liners are black in colour and are available in fixed widths of 8m and lengths of up to 250m. However, during dam liner installation, we do customized welding (or machine joining) to fit your reservoir size. Grekkon only supplies HDPE dam lining in Kenya.

Note that dam lining material obtained from virgin materials will last for more than 10 years while those from recycled materials can last for less than 5 years.

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Qualities of a Good Dam lining Material

Storage by use of dam or pond liners require the very best lining materials so as to last long and prevent leakages.

• Materials for dam lining must be UV treated to increase longevity. UV treatment ensures they last for decades of between 10-30 years depending on the thickness and gauge.
• They should be made from virgin materials, not recycled.
• Dam liners or pond liners require materials of high resistance to abrasion or puncturing.
• Good dam liners should withstand harsh weather conditions.
• Should be stable.
• Quality dam lining material should be pocket friendly to the buyer.

Before purchasing dam liners, always consider: type of material, thickness, size of the dam and features. Also get the right dimensions of the dam prior to purchasing. Always purchase brand new dam liners and not second hand dam liners. Second hand dam liners will always wear out within a year of purchase.

Uses of Quality Dam liners in Kenya

• Fish pond lining
• Silage making Hydroponics agriculture
• Dam lining for multi storey gardening
• Repairing leaking underground and above tanks repair leaking concrete roofs
• As gutters in greenhouse construction
• Irrigation water harvesting and storage for use in drip irrigation, rain gun sprinklers and rain hose farming

Water harvesting using dam liners in Kenya made affordable using offcuts, poles & dam liners.
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— Grekkon Limited – The Irrigation Hub (@GrekkonKenya) August 2, 2022

Dam liner Prices in Kenya

The cost of dam liners in Kenya per m square is Kes. 250 for 0.5mm,  Kes. 350 for 0.75mm and Kes. 450 for 1mm liner. Grekkon dam liners prices are the most competitive in the market.

Dam liner Thickness	Price per m sq
0.5mm	Kes. 250
0.75mm	Kes. 350
1.0mm	Kes. 450

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Dam liners FAQ

How long do dam liners last?

Dam liners have a lifespan of between 10-30 years depending on the thickness and raw materials used. Dam liners made from virgin materials last longer than dam liners made manufactured from recycled materials.

What is dam lining?

Dam lining refers to the use dam liners to insulate dams, ponds or reservoirs. Dam lining is one the best way of providing water proofing to soils that are porous thus providing a permanent water storage.

Who are dam liner manufacturers in Kenya?

Grekkon Limited imports dam liners from global dam liner manufacturers.

What is a dam liner welding machine?

Dam liner welding machine is a machine used for joining two dam liners together. It is also used for repairing leaking dam liners.

What is water harvesting using dam liners?

Water harvesting using dam liners is technique of using dam liners on ponds and reservoirs to trap water for irrigation, animal and general use. Harvested water is used at a later date when needed.

What is the cost of digging a dam in Kenya?

The cost of digging a dam in Kenya ranges between Kes. 250 to Kes. 900 per cubic meter depending on the location and nature of the soil/rock and the machine used.

Where can I buy Grekkon dam liners?

You can buy them from any Grekkon outlet located countrywide. Call 0711895635 to inquire an outlet near you.

Where can I buy a dam liner welding machine in Kenya

Grekkon Limited

Is there any difference between dam liners and fishpond liners?

No

Which company offers dam liners for sale in Kenya?

Grekkon Limited

What kind of dam liner is best?

HDPE dam liners.