Advanced polyurea coatings are used for multiple industrial applications, specifically stormwater tanks. These tanks, which are built along the side of high-rise buildings in city areas where there is not enough soil to absorb water, are designed to collect and drain large volumes of water runoff from the roof and pipes of a structure to prevent flooding. The water is then metered out over time.
Structural issues such as clogged pipes, cracks in concrete, or other damages can result in significant flooding or a water backlog. In the past, stormwater tanks were coated with cementitious mortar linings for waterproofing, but these methods proved to be laborious and time-consuming.
Nowadays, polyurea protective coatings for stormwater tanks offer maximum flexibility, durability, and long-term, unfaltering waterproofing capabilities to prevent leaks and repair aging concrete structures.
Polyurea protective coatings for stormwater tanks can help rehabilitate water treatment infrastructure that’s damaged or failing due to age. Here are some advantages of using polyurea tank linings for stormwater tanks.
Advanced polyurea isn’t the only industrial protective coating product on the market that’s used for various applications such as lining stormwater tanks and treatment infrastructures. In the past, cementitious mortar linings were used to waterproof stormwater tanks but it was a very time-consuming project and the labour costs were far greater (weeks) than the current polyurea coating option, which only takes 24 to 48 hours, depending on prep.
While epoxy coatings are ideal for certain industrial applications such as protecting auto shop and garage flooring systems, they’re not suitable for stormwater tanks where the structures come in contact with high volumes of water.
Advanced polyurea is the most suitable industrial coating to protect these structures against natural environmental occurrences such as carbonation, which occurs when calcium hydroxide in cement is exposed to atmospheric carbon dioxide. The result is calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate makes the concrete more rigid and susceptible to cracking and deterioration. As concrete carbonation advances, it continues to break down the cement structure until it reaches the steel reinforcement beam in the center. Once the steel beam is exposed to the elements, corrosion occurs. Corrosion and rust then cause the steel beam to expand, crack, and eventually break apart.
Applying a layer of advanced polyurea to the surface of the cement prevents carbonation by ensuring that calcium hydroxide and carbon dioxide don’t mix.
Advanced polyurea is a resilient, reliable, and long-lasting pre-emptive measure that prevents damages and the need for costly repairs or even infrastructural replacements. It’s a fast and easy concrete refurbishment and sealing solution that cuts down maintenance and repair costs significantly.
Here are a few other reasons that advanced polyurea waterproofing is the superior protective coating for water treatment tank linings.
IMC Distributors is one of the leading suppliers of polyurea protective coatings in Toronto, the GTA, and across North America. We provide various industries, including stormwater collection, with advanced polyurea protective coatings that are proven to work. Contact us today to learn about our products or to place an order.
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