Silo Roof Beam Bearing Repair – Florida
Market: Manufacturing Material Stored: Cement Silo Size: 27′ diameter by 110′ tall Issue: Potential Silo Roof Collapse Project Background Damaged silo beam pocket leaves roof at risk of collapse. Beam pockets are a critical point in silo structures as roof beams hold up the roof slab and all equipment needed […]
Stave Silo Repair for Aggregates Storage – Florida
Market: Manufacturing Material Stored: Aggregates Silo Size: 26′ diameter by 52′ tall Issue: Bulging & Cracked Walls Project Background Left to right in the photograph: Silo 1, 4 & 5 have the engineered repair completely installed. Silo 2 has not been repaired yet and silo 3 is in process, about half […]
Cost-Effective Strategies to Keep Silos Safe
A great way to preserve silos, silo roofs, and steel bins is by adding a protective coating to the exterior of the structures. In addition to being preventive, this coating can be used as a repair method to fix minor issues. The most effective type of coating is a monolithic barrier that forms a […]
How to Reduce Silo Repair Costs
The best way to guarantee the stability and ongoing performance of your silo is to take preventative measures, including regular inspections and maintenance. Catching potential issues as early as possible helps prevent silo failure and keeps repair or restoration expenses low. Learn more about Marietta Silos Silo Repair Services. How long can I wait between […]
When Silo Repair Becomes Despair
Addressing Silo Emergencies From unplanned downtime and lost revenue to silo failure and loss of life, the consequences can be dire when emergency silo issues arise. Without routine silo inspections, silo repair emergencies and structural failures can seem like they came out of nowhere. Failing to complete preventive maintenance is a leading cause of costly, […]
Silo Repair Can Extend the Life of Your Silo
Silos can be costly to maintain if you don’t do the essential repairs to prevent further deterioration of the silo. In any repair, Marietta Silos tries to identify the root cause of the damage to the silo and incorporate those findings into our restoration and design procedure. Silo Roof Beam Repair The silo beam pocket […]
What Time of Year Should I Schedule Silo Repairs?
When to schedule silo restoration depends on more than the condition of your silo. While it is never advisable to postpone necessary silo repairs, the time of year you schedule your silo repair or restoration can impact your bottom line. 4 Weather Conditions That Can Impact Silo Restoration The same weather conditions that […]
Save By Leak Proofing Your Silo
Silos are unique structures, and waterproofing coatings are not created equal. Silo coatings like floating membranes and roofing tar are some of the cheapest to acquire. However, they are also the most likely to fail during the normal use of a metal or concrete silo. Membranes are easily punctured during routine loading and unloading or […]
Silos Get Stressed Out! | Marietta Silos
Proper material flow in silos is important for more than just production schedules. Issues with material flow can cause increased stress on silo walls that may go beyond what the silo was designed to withstand. Not only does this cause cracking, spalling and possible wall separation, it can also lead to structural failure. Silos […]
Reduce Costly Applications of Surface Protectants
Finding a Long-Term Silo Roof Coating Silo roof coatings protect both stored materials and the silo itself. Silos experience roof movement cycling and heavy vibration during loading and unloading. This constant movement makes it important to ensure that your silo coating can move with the structure. One of the most common coatings selected by facilities […]