Water Tank Repairs for Commercial Water Tanks

Over time, concrete infrastructure can deteriorate because of factors such as weather conditions and corrosive substances. While this does present some challenges, like the potential for tank downtime, there are also tank repair methods that can greatly lessen the pain.

The Challenges

Concrete tanks play many infrastructural roles, with some primary ones being storing drinking water, fire suppression water, or wastewater for a municipality. In the case of drinking and fire water tanks, the climate can pose a challenge: Freeze-thaw cycles are just one way that changing temperatures can stress concrete, eventually necessitating tank leak repair. Other potential issues include spalling, which is the development of flaking, or crack formation, which may be the culprit of shifting soil. And wastewater tanks may face even more issues, as the abrasive chemicals necessary to treat human waste can also inflict stress on the tanks charged with wastewater storage.

Many of today’s public and commercial water tanks have been in service for decades, giving the aforementioned forces plenty of time to cause damage. And because of the critical roles tanks play, no matter the type of water they store, project planners can understandably be hesitant to undertake water tank repairs or replacements that will knock the infrastructure out of service for an extended period. As an example, tanks that store fire suppression water can’t safely go out of service for long—but at the same time, maintenance projects are necessary to keep them in good shape.

Overcoming the Challenges

One option to deal with an aging tank is to replace it entirely. That may be a good option for particularly aged tanks, but it can also be time consuming and expensive.

Luckily, there are less burdensome repair routes, which involves techniques like the installation of liners and coatings. By applying a lining to a degraded portion of a tank, professional installers can often extend the tank’s life. Coatings, meanwhile, provide an extra layer of protection. Oftentimes, once a crew has access to a tank, such projects can be completed in under 24 hours, letting the tank move back into service quickly.

Commercial Water Tank Leak leak Repair

No matter the methods the project ends up using, it’s important to contact professionals before a tank degrades too much. Setting up a tank inspection is a good first step.

Water tanks and liners are designed to be durable and long-lasting. To best serve their customers, facilities mangers and technicians know that proper upkeep is crucial to the longevity of water tank liners and tanks. Implementing an inspection and maintenance schedule is the best way to keep these indispensable products in great condition. Read more »

Water tanks are used for many commercial and domestic purposes. A Commercial water tank can be used for municipal storage, agriculture, fire suppression, industrial manufacturing, and commercial food and beverage production. In every application, it is important that the water in the tank is kept clean of impurities and that there are no tank leaks.   Read more »

Fiberglass Tank Linings Require Skillful Care  

Fiber Reinforced Plastic Tanks, or FRP tanks, are pretty low maintenance, but they cannot sustain themselves. There are some general tasks to preserve and protect these fiberglass tanks and optimize their function. FRP tanks are durable and resistant to corrosion.   Read more »

Fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) is a popular method of making tank repairs. FRP tank liners have a lot of design flexibility. You can customize FRP liners to fit your needs. FRP has a high strength to weight ratio. It is lighter than metal but retains the strength. FRP tanks can be installed underground without tearing up the entire system. Still, for all the benefits, you can’t just leave your FRP tanks alone and expect them to operate efficiently without regular maintenance. You should also be prepared to watch for problems with your FRP tanks, to make fiberglass repairs before big problems ensue. Read more »

Storage tanks are used in a number of industries, and while they are durable enough to last for years, they are still subject to corrosion and will need to be repaired at some point. This can seem daunting for some businesses, but it doesn’t have to be. Depending on the kinds of storage tanks you have, you might have several options available when it comes to tank leak repair. Read more »

Maintaining Commercial Water Tanks

Like any piece of infrastructure, commercial water tanks require periodic repairs to remain in good condition. Performing those repairs with fiber-reinforced plastic is a great technique that offers multiple advantages, such as the following.

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A Domestic Water Tank in San Francisco Needs Proper Lining

There are hundreds of domestic water tank in the San Francisco area and thousands in use across the great state of California. And it is no wonder. There are many uses for water storage tanks including potable water, stormwater, wastewater, and fire protection. Commercial applications for water tanks include agriculture, petrochemical, wineries and vineyards, and food processing. Thus, San Francisco domestic water tank maintenance and repair work is an important business enterprise.  Read more »

Project: Condo Building, Tank Linings Repair – 25,000 gal

We were called upon by a condo building manager in San Francisco to remove their old commercial water tank lining, perform tank linings repair and surface preparation, and reapply a new tank lining.

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Hidden Commercial Water Tanks in San Francisco – Fire Fighting

Residents of San Francisco and visitors to the city might be surprised by what lies unseen beneath their feet. The clue is some interesting brick or stone circles (or rectangles) found in intersections within the city. Underneath those circles or rectangles are 170 to 200 water cisterns (the number reported isn’t consistent) which function as emergency water cisterns. The reason for the cisterns is found in one word: fire.  Read more »