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Posted by Bob Morrison on June 4, 2007, 11:29 am
In a previous post tonto1@telus.net wrote...
> I have inherited a large (6' x 8' x 10') water tank built in 1969
> located in a very remote location.I am experiencing considerable
> flaking of the concrete primarily on the interior and in select sites
> on the exterior. Can anyone offer any suggestions as to how to go
> about repairing this problem. I am not the least bit concerned about
> appearance but am very concerned about the effects any repairs may
> impart upon my water supply.
>
>
Sounds like the tank was never given a proper water seal coat. You will
want something that bonds chemically with the concrete or perhaps an epoxy
paint.
--
Bob Morrison, PE, SE
R L Morrison Engineering Co
Structural & Civil Engineering
Poulsbo WA
bob at rlmorrisonengr dot com
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