Category: Coatings and Protections

Best Practices For Underwater ROV Tank and Tower Inspections

Water tank inspections are more accessible than ever with the help of underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) drones.

Hiring a NACE Coating Inspector for Your Municipality’s Water Tower Restoration Project

When it comes time to hire a NACE Coating Inspector, there are a few things you should look for when hiring an experienced professional for your municipalities next water tower restoration project:Hire An Experienced Professional A NACE Coating Inspector should comprehensively understand coating systems and their application. They should be knowledgeable about surface preparation, coating materials, […]

Different Types of Protective Coatings for Metal Substrates

When deciding on the most suitable primer, coating, or sealant for your water tower, you should consider the type of substrate that needs to be protected and the environmental conditions, like weathering and human interaction. To assist in this process here is some information about different types of protective coatings that commonly get used on […]

Consumer Awareness is A Prime Market Driver for Using Low VOCs in Water Asset Management

If you’re responsible for your municipality’s water asset management, you may find your job increasingly challenging in 2023. That’s because consumers are taking a closer look at what impacts their local environment and how it affects climate change.That leaves some city water manager’s wondering how to adjust their annual water asset management plan in response […]

Concrete Spalling Can Signal It’s Time for a NACE Inspection

Concrete spalling is a common yet detrimental issue for municipal water towers and other structures constructed of concrete or masonry material.Spalling occurs due to corrosion caused by moisture penetration into the concrete structure. As this corrosion progresses, it causes the surrounding concrete or masonry to expand, eventually forming cracks in the concrete tower.Caring for A […]

Protecting Municipal Water Tanks with Surface Coatings

Water is essential to any community; without fresh, clean water, communities can flounder. Water tank surface coatings are integral to protecting the municipality’s water supply. A substrate of a municipal water tank is vulnerable to deterioration through corrosion, decay, and nitrification. These destructive processes put communities at risk and reduce a tank’s service life.Through regular inspection […]

Valley Center Water Tower Restoration Using Tnemec Coating Products

Every year at this time, hundreds of coating application companies scramble to submit their best-in-class water tower coating to Tnemec Tank of the Year. A celebrated industry competition that rallies around Tnemec coating products.The idea is built around a town centerpiece to advertise and motivate entire communities to come together. Community leaders frequently enlist residents’ […]