MonoShield Ensures Vapor Protection for Warehouse Project
Project snapshot highlights:
- MonoShield offered superior installation efficiency to meet tight budget and construction schedule
- MonoShield successfully installed, the project has met environmental safety standards, enabling construction to proceed without delays
In Northern California, a new 650,000 square-foot industrial warehouse development is poised to bolster regional economic growth and streamline logistics for an e-commerce company. Given potential vapor intrusion risks from historic industrial activities, the project required a robust vapor barrier solution. MonoShield® was chosen by the development team for its durability, chemical resistance, and ease of installation, complemented by the TerraVent venting system, ensuring effective vapor intrusion mitigation.
Retro-Coat Applied at New Logistics Hub
Case study highlights:
- Project Awarded First Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant in Tennessee
- Effective Mitigation of Chlorinated Solvents and Petroleum Contamination
The former Plumley Tire site in Morristown, Tennessee, once impacted by historic manufacturing operations, is currently undergoing significant redevelopment. This initiative is funded by Tennessee’s BRAG grant, representing a crucial element of Governor Bill Lee’s campaign to revitalize brownfield locations throughout the state. The site was impacted by petroleum hydrocarbon and chlorinated solvent contaminants due to historic rubber manufacturing operations dating back to the 1960’s. As the first site awarded a BRAG grant for remediation in the state of Tennessee, the application of Retro-Coat at the Plumley Tire site has met the stringent requirements for indoor air quality protection, protecting future building workers and occupants.
TerraShield Protects Critical Aircraft Maintenance Facility at Naval Station Norfolk
Project highlights:
- Advanced vapor barrier provides long-term protection for Navy’s new corrosion control and paint hangar
- TerraShield was chosen for its proven chemical resistance, high durability, ease of installation, and ability to meet rigorous military construction standards.
The U.S. Navy planned the construction of a new Corrosion Control and Paint Facility (Building P-1035) at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. The facility, strategically located in the heart of the naval base, provides critical maintenance capabilities for MH-60R/MH-60S and V-22 aircraft. The single-story hangar includes three specialized bays—a plastic media blasting bay, a painting bay, and a wash rack bay—supported by mission-essential spaces. Due to potential vapor intrusion concerns associated with historic Navy maintenance activities and known contaminants in the area, the project team proactively selected Land Science’s TerraShield® Metallized Contaminant Vapor Barrier.
Advanced Vapor Barrier Protects From Potential Vapor Intrusion Risk
Project highlights:
- Nitra-Seal ensures safe indoor environment at a Southeast region Marine Corps base
- Nitra-Seal chosen due to its excellent chemical resistance against VOCs and PHCs, proven track record in similar military applications, competitive cost, and streamlined installation process suitable for military construction timelines.
A Marine Corps base in the Southeast planned the construction of a new Battalion Headquarters facility. Given the historical presence of environmental contamination at various locations across the base, proactive measures were required to mitigate potential vapor intrusion risks from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs). Ensuring the health and safety of Marines and support personnel was paramount. The project team selected the Nitra-Seal® vapor mitigation system to effectively address these vapor intrusion concerns. Nitra-Seal was chosen due to its excellent chemical resistance against VOCs and PHCs, proven track record in similar military applications, competitive cost, and streamlined installation process suitable for military construction timelines.
Nitra-Seal Installed to Prevent Vapor Intrusion for National Coffee Chain Expansion
Project highlights:
- Vapor mitigation for new coffee retail location to support national brand expansion
- Nitra-Seal® installed to prevent vapor intrusion from petroleum hydrocarbons
A national coffee chain selected a high-visibility site in Northern Illinois for a new quick-service retail location as part of its U.S. expansion. Due to potential vapor intrusion risks from petroleum hydrocarbons linked to former site use and nearby properties, the development team proactively installed Nitra-Seal®, a proven vapor barrier system known for its chemical resistance and cost-efficiency. A Land Science® Certified Applicator completed the installation under a compressed timeline and in accordance with manufacturer specifications, ensuring the project stayed on schedule. With Nitra-Seal in place beneath the foundation, the site is now effectively protected from vapor intrusion, supporting the client’s commitment to safety, operational excellence, and responsible redevelopment.
Nitra-Seal Protects First Responders at New State-of-the-Art Fire Station
Project highlights:
- Vapor mitigation project for new fire station with oversight from county Department of Environmental Health
- Nitra-Seal® installed to prevent vapor intrusion from volatile organic compounds, including benzene, bromodichloromethane, and chloroform
To meet growing emergency needs, a Northern California fire station was built on a former industrial site with contamination history. Listed on the Department of Toxic Substances (DTSC) Hazardous Waste site list due to a past UST leak, environmental tests found elevated concentrations of benzene, bromodichloromethane, and chloroform in soil gas, posing a vapor intrusion risk. To mitigate this, the city entered a Remedial Action Agreement with the county, which required a Vapor Intrusion Mitigation System (VIMS) to protect first responders. The environmental consultant designed a site-specific contaminant vapor barrier system using Nitra-Seal, which is applied beneath the foundation, creating a long-term barrier against vapor intrusion. The Nitra-Seal vapor barrier was installed by a Land Science certified installer and was completed in accordance with the required QA/QC procedures.
TerraShield Mitigates Methane Risk For Residential Development
Case study highlights:
- Redevelopment of a 1.9-acre site into 34 three-story residential units
- Historical contamination from oil production and automotive repair activities
The project site, a 1.9-acre property in Huntington Beach, California, is being redeveloped into 34 three story residential units. Historically, the site was associated with oil production, including four abandoned oil wells, oil storage tanks, and automotive repair operations. The site required methane mitigation due to the potential for gas generation from historical oil field operations and organic-rich soils. Methane testing revealed concentrations exceeding regulatory thresholds, posing a potential risk to future residents. The redevelopment team prioritized addressing these challenges to ensure safety and regulatory compliance by designing and installing a proven and highly chemical resistant contaminant vapor barrier solution.
TerraShield Protects New Warehouse Development
Case study highlights:
- New Modern Logistics Hub in Opportunity Zone
- 265,000 Square Feet of TerraShield Installed
A former metal castings foundry in Southern California, operating since the 1970s, has been redeveloped into a state-of-the-art logistics hub. Over decades, the site’s soil and groundwater were contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethene (TCE). Despite soil vapor extraction (SVE) efforts in 2000 and again in 2012-2013, residual VOCs persisted, posing a potential vapor intrusion risk. In 2023, the redevelopment of the property began with the demolition of the former foundry building. Soil vapor sampling conducted during redevelopment confirmed the need for a vapor intrusion mitigation system (VIMS) to prevent any remaining VOCs from intruding into the new building, designed as a modern logistics hub.
TerraShield Utilized at Industrial Facility
Project snapshot highlights:
- Industrial Facility Expansion Above Zone of TCE Impacts
- 16,000 Square Feet of TerraShield Installed
New structures are being constructed at an active industrial facility in Ohio undergoing plant expansion. The site is located above a contamination zone where trichloroethene (TCE) has impacted the soil and groundwater, creating a contaminant plume and a vapor intrusion (VI) risk exceeding U.S. EPA’s Industrial VI Standards. To address this potential VI risk, the consulting team aimed to implement a preemptive VI mitigation solution that would meet regulatory requirements without impeding the development schedule. The team selected Land Science’s TerraShield Vapor Barrier due to its high chemical resistance, excellent constructability, and competitive pricing.
New California Residences Safeguarded from Benzene and PCE in Soil Gas
Project snapshot highlights:
- New Apartment Complex on Former UST Site
- Benzene and PCE in Soil Gas
- Nitra-Seal and Passive Venting Offered Lowest-Cost, Long-Term Solution
In Central California, a former commercial site that previously housed underground storage tanks (USTs) is being redeveloped into a new apartment complex. Benzene, tetrachloroethene (PCE), and naphthalene contaminants were detected in the soil gas, creating a potential vapor intrusion (VI) risk. In response, the development team sought a preemptive VI mitigation solution that would not only meet regulatory standards but also be cost-effective and timely to implement. After weighing the available remediation options, Land Science’s Nitra-Seal passive vapor intrusion mitigation system (VIMS) was selected due to its low cost, ease of implementation, and long-term effectiveness.