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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, […]

Water towers are essential to our water supply system and must remain safe and secure to ensure that the public is not at risk. But to do that, water towers must be regularly maintained and routinely inspected by certified NACE inspectors or repaired by qualified coating experts. To ensure the safety and lives of these professionals, […]

The effects of ultraviolet rays on steel are an important consideration for a steel water tower’s design, construction, and maintenance. Ultraviolet radiation from sunlight is absorbed by the steel surface causing increased oxidation that can lead to corrosion.When exposed to Ultraviolet (UV) rays, steel oxidizes quickly, resulting in rusting and weakening of the metal substrate—a […]

No matter where you are, water is a vital resource used in homes, offices, schools, recreational facilities, and businesses for residential or commercial use. With a broad range of usages, 327 billion gallons of water are used daily in the United States.With the aging infrastructure of many municipalities in North America, economic analysts expect the […]