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 »
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 »
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.
Corrosion is a chemical reaction that occurs on the surface of different materials, especially metals. Most people are familiar with rust, which is probably the most common type of corrosion. Corrosion is considered a natural process that transforms the metal into undesirable substances. When you have storage tanks, rust is an enemy. Fiberglass liner repair and fiberglass tank liners can help prevent corrosion and keep your equipment in service longer. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
“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 »
Metal storage tanks are extremely susceptible to corrosion, and there will come a time when they will need to be repaired or replaced. Replacing a storage tank is sometimes unavoidable, but it is also a much more costly option. In most cases, it’s best to stick with water tank repair unless the bottom of a tank is no longer salvageable. This usually involves installing new water tank liners, which have evolved over the years to be far stronger and more resistant to heat and corrosion than they’ve been in the past. This is largely thanks to FRP. Read more »
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