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Bay Area Commercial and Domestic Water Tanks – Fabrication and Repair

Water tanks serve myriad functions, including storing water for fire suppression, holding wastewater, and supplying potable water. All of those functions are critical, so choosing the right fire water tank repairs and fabrication for a property is important. If you’re a project or property manager planning to install a tank, the following questions are useful to keep in mind. Read more »

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Does Your Domestic Water Tank in San Francisco Need Inspection?

Domestic water tanks in the Bay Area are used to supply water to fire sprinkler systems, so it is important that they always adhere to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements. These tanks often supply thousands of gallons of water to fire suppression systems, and aging domestic water tank in San Francisco and the surrounding areas can cause serious issues if they aren’t properly maintained. Regular water tank repairs in San Francisco will keep these water tanks in good condition, but they must also undergo regular NFPA 25 inspections. Let’s take a look at how often these inspections need to be completed and what they will entail. Read more »

commercial water tank frp

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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »