Why Tank Waterproofing is Essential

Why Tank Waterproofing is Essential

Waterproofing your tank, whether for liquids, potable water, or other fluids, is essential for a variety of reasons. 

Containers for all sorts of liquids, even small ones for personal use, matter quite a lot for health and hygiene; the same can be said when those tanks are much larger and used for residential communities, industrial operations, and other applications. On the small scale, individuals nowadays are cautious to not use water bottles and containers that may leach BPAs and other chemicals into drinking water, for example. Chemical leaching and contamination can happen on a small scale but certainly on a large scale too, with commensurately high consequences.

Here are a few reasons why tank waterproofing is essential:

Resistance to Corrosion

Metal tanks and tanks with metal components can rust and corrode with exposure to water, which can in turn leach metals and toxins into the fluid and contaminate it. Lining your tank with waterproofing coatings on the interior and/or exterior helps to create a barrier against moisture and protect the contents from contamination.

Furthermore, techniques such as expansion joint sealing can be another avenue for preventing water from leaking in/out of the tank, which further reinforces the tank against contamination and corrosion.

Structural Integrity

Water tanks and other tanks containing fluids need to be robust enough to withstand the often enormous pressures within. Dense fluids in particular can weigh an enormous amount and put incredible stress on the structure, which is why the tank must be built to the appropriate dimensions and proper engineering to begin with.

Waterproofing can reinforce structural integrity by preventing unwanted ingress of water, thereby preventing unanticipated extra weight from adding stress to the structure of the tank itself.

Preservation of Liquids

For the reasons mentioned above, keeping your tank lined and sealed with waterproofing methods helps to keep the liquids/fluids uncontaminated. Naturally, this is extremely important for potable water and fluids meant for human consumption, but it’s also important for industrial fluids that shouldn’t be contaminated either.

Regulatory Compliance

Depending on the contents of your tank, the fluids within could be subject to regulatory compliance such as inspections and testing for health & safety, for example. Potable water and other liquids meant for human consumption should be free of toxins and contaminants for their well-being and safety but also to remain compliant with relevant regulations.

Lower Maintenance Costs

Servicing and maintaining tanks can be quite expensive, especially if problems are allowed to persist and perhaps go without notice until it’s too late and the only option is costly repairs or component replacements.

Waterproofing your tank can help extend its lifespan by avoiding corrosion and other problems in the first place, which in the long run can end up saving you lots of money.

How to Waterproof Your Tank in Sydney

The first step in waterproofing your tank is an initial inspection of the tank and the preparation of all relevant surfaces to ensure proper adhesion to any vapour/water barriers.

Any cracks or fissures are then sealed and a waterproof coating is applied to create a long-lasting barrier against water infiltration and leaks. Expansion joints and other vulnerable areas are then treated.

The process is relatively quick and cost-efficient, particularly if you choose a reliable contractor such as Tank Vision.

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