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 »

Don’t Skip Essential Fire Water Tank Repairs San Francisco!

There are some common issues that can arise with fire water tanks and the linings that warrant swift attention. These types of repairs merit the attention of a professional- do not try to go it alone. To prevent these kinds of problems in the future, rely on routine inspections and regular maintenance from a qualified technician who has experience with fire water tank repairs San Francisco– the type of storage tanks used for structural fire suppression. Read more »

Steel Tank Repair – Tank Lining in San Francisco

We installed a new epoxy liner for our client in the Bay Area. Check out our presentation below showing the steps involved in repairing tank linings. Read more »

FRP Tank Linings Inspection Report

Tank Name/Contents- Sodium Hypochlorite FRP Tank Linings

Table of Contents

1 Definitions 3

2 Scope and methods 3

3 Summary of Issues & Recommendations 4

4 Barcol Hardness Measurements (ASTM D 2583) 11

5 Appendix A: General Information on FRP 13

6 Appendix B: Conversion Curves for Barcol Values 18

7 Appendix C: Drawings, Name Plate, Labels 19

8 Appendix D: Additional Pictures from the inspection 21

9 Appendix E: Repair Methods to reline FRP Tank surfaces (i.e. replace 100 mil thick corrosion barrier) – a brief outline 23

10 Appendix F: Detailed Repair Procedure to reline FRP Tank surfaces 24

11 Appendix G: Severe Cases of Chemical permeation and resin degradation 27

12 Appendix H: In-place Dome Replacement with Structural MRM layers 31 Read more »

Tank Leak Repair and Liner Replacement

From underground or above-ground tanks to tank trailers, when a storage container needs repairs, it can get complicated and expensive. If you are researching tank liner repairs, understand the process in using fiber-reinforced plastics or polymers (FRPs) to know why FRPs can be a viable solution. Read more »

Steel Tank Repairs from the Foundation to the Roof

Sure, there are some common issues that come with steel tanks and tank linings that simply cannot be avoided. The key is to get tank repairs and  tank liner repairs right away- before small issues can grow into major problems. Read more »

San Francisco Water Tank Repairs

Commercial steel tanks have a limited lifespan. Whether it’s from corrosion, performance failure, or unexpected damage, steel tanks often require tank leak repair. Making repairs to steel tanks can be expensive, time-consuming and expensive, especially when steel tanks are buried underground. Whatever type of repairs your steel tank needs, consider fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) as an efficient way to get back to normal. Here are three common types of San Francisco water tank repairs. Read more »

FRP Tank Repairs, Linings and Now FRP Rebar for Concrete Strengthening

Fiber-reinforced plastics or polymers (FRPs) have many industrial uses. We’ve used it in steel tank repairs, concrete reinforcement of old buildings, and tanker and trailer linings. Steel is especially prone to corrosion, but concrete, too, can fail under harsh conditions such as high salinity or high temperatures. It’s forced the industry to look for other options to maintain infrastructure. Read more »

From repairing tanks to reinforcing massive municipal structures, fiber-reinforced plastics or polymers (FRPs) have a wide variety of uses. But how are these versatile, strong materials made? The process is an interesting one that results in a very useful product. Read more »

Why Corrosive Environments Are Perfect for FRP Duct Applications

“Corrosion” is not a word that a contractor, building owner, or business owner wants to hear. Corrosion means that a chemical reaction has taken place which has damaged or destroyed a structure or some of its components. FRP wraps, FRP duct, and FRP repairs are good ways to prevent or remedy the effects of corrosion.  Read more »