Water Tank Inspections are Critical

Water Tank Inspections are Critical

You never know what special circumstances might arise when inspecting an industrial water tank.  Our crew in Florida got an unexpected surprise last month when they reached the top of this water tank. A family of raccoons greeted the inspector …
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Tank Relocation Versus Demolition

Tank Relocation Versus Demolition

In 2021 we dismantled a 150,000-gallon elevated tank in southern Alabama, moved it three miles down the road, and reassembled the tank at a new location.  The lumber product manufacturer that owns the tank wanted it moved to a new …
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New Painting Regulations for Potable Tanks

New Painting Regulations for Potable Tanks

Interior coating systems for potable tanks changed January 2023. The new regulations apply to tanks that are either new or are being repainted. The United States and Canada adhere to the NSF/ANSI/CAN 600 standard for drinking water system components. Who …
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Tank Jacking

Tank Jacking

How many jacks does it take to raise a tank?  Well, that depends on many factors – with the most important being the tank’s weight.  It took 24 jacks to raise a two-million-gallon above ground storage tank in Northern Kentucky. …
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Top 5 Reasons You Should Choose a Field-Erected Tank

Top 5 Reasons You Should Choose a Field-Erected Tank

Our shop-built prefabricated tanks are great, dependable vessels, but sometimes you need a tank perfectly tailored to your needs. Field-erected tanks are, much like the name suggests, tanks built in the field rather than prefabricated in a shop.  They are …
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Historic Water Towers

Historic Water Towers

  The National Register of Historic Places is a registry that includes buildings, infrastructure, sites, districts and objects that are worth preserving due to their historical significance. Founded in 1966, the register has more than 90,000 separate items listed.  Of …
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