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Initial or Pre-Bid Water Tank Inspections/Evaluations Will Save You Money!
- You won't have to depend on the "tank painter" to tell you the condition of your tank
- You will KNOW the condition of the tank
- Your tank can be painted when it needs it...not too soon, not too late
- Unknown safety or sanitary problems may be discovered
- Minor problems can be taken care of before they become major problems
- Eliminates QUESTIONABLE and EXPENSIVE "surprise" repair work
- Comprehensible specifications can be prepared. This is a must!
- Funds can be budgeted well in advance
 - Pre-planning eliminates "hurried confusion," thus saving the tank owner money
- Future projects "run smoother"
- Less "down time" of the tank.
- YOU KNOW your investment is being protected
Initial or Pre-Bid Tank Inspection and Reports Include Evaluation of:
- Structural Integrity
- Coating Life and Corrosion
- Lead/Heavy Metals Abatement
- Necessary Repair
- Sanitary Conditions
- Safety and Osha Recommendations
- Obstruction Lighting
- Cost Estimates
- Conclusions and Recommendations
Our Pre-Bid or Initial Tank Inspections May Include:
- Inspections by SSPC and NACE trained and qualified inspectors.
- Relief valves are installed on the system during inspection if necessary.
- Approximately 150, 35mm color photographs of the inside and outside surfaces of your tank.
- Paint adhesion and thickness tests will indicate overcoating possibilities.
- Ultrasonic metal thickness tests indicate depth of corrosion or pitting.
- Disinfection of all affected areas of the tank.
- Inside and outside paint samples taken for lead/heavy metals testing
- A comprehensive letter report, usually 20-40 pages with recommendations and conclusions.
- Economic cost analysis of present and future maintenance needs.
- Future paint systems and repairs are recommended
- Maintenance overcoating options
- Environmental considerations and recommendations regarding lead or heavy metals paint removal, hazardous waste disposal, and if or how it can be avoided.
Norman Noe is a National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), Certified Coatings Inspector #1891 with over 30+ years of experiences in the water tank field.
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