Concrete tanks are durable structures well suited for storing and processing water. However, problems can occur as they age. Time and exposure to harsh operating conditions eventually cause deterioration leaving these structures vulnerable to increased wear, corrosion, potential leaks and loss of containment.
Concrete tank problems typically result from:
- Cracks due to tank settlement that allow water penetration and leaks
- Freeze thaw cycling causes cracks and separated joints to leak
- Wet dry cycling causes cracks and separated joints to leak
- Chemical attack wearing away coatings and linings and exposing concrete to damage and corrosion
- Abrasion wearing away coatings and linings and exposing concrete substrate to damage
- Erosion damage to concrete surfaces
- Spalled concrete and structural damage from rebar corrosion
Most concrete tank problems are manageable if action is taken promptly. However, deterioration and repair costs will significantly increase if maintenance is ignored. Eventually, the tank will fail and complete replacement will be required to fix the problem.
BIG provides a range of repair and coating services to prolong the service life of these valuable assets. Our skilled field crews work in a safe and efficient manner to minimize downtime and quickly place your tank back in service.
Our concrete tank services include:
- Remove areas of deteriorated concrete, repair and resurface with specialized epoxy mortar
- Repairing cracks using hydrophilic & hydrophobic chemical grout for wet leaks & epoxy resin injection for structural dry concrete cracks
- Replacing failed expansion joint seals with specialized elastomeric to prevent leaks
- Application of specialized protective coatings to shield concrete from erosion, corrosion, abrasion and chemical attack
