Silo Sealing and Waterproofing
TMI Coating’s silo roof coatings are tough and durable; they can be applied to metal and concrete to provide long-term waterproof protection. With a high elongation factor, this protective coating expands and contracts, therefore will not crack, chip or peel due to changing temperatures.
Silo Sealing And Waterproofing Process
To properly assess the needs of your silo roof, TMI will survey the current substrate and any previous coating. If the coating has failed and become delaminated the coating will need to be removed and replaced to protect the concrete substrate.
- We prepare the concrete substrate for the adhesion of a subsequent coating.
- We high-pressure wash with 4,000 psi pressure washers to remove the loose, disbonded coating and further mechanically abraded as needed.
- All bare concrete or steel will receive one full coat of primer.
- We seal around all penetrations.
- In gaps or small voids, we embed scrim cloth into the liquid-applied coating for a thorough, watertight seal.
- Two full coats of protective coating are applied in a heavy-duty, thick-film manner. Aggregate is incorporated for slip resistance for safety.
This roofing system provides a seamless, monolithic waterproof membrane over your silo roof.
Silo Sealing And Waterproofing Case Studies
Silo Roof Waterproofing In Crookston, MN
TMI Coatings waterproofed the roofs of six large silos, a head house, and upper and lower gantries. TMI’s crew prepared the surface and then applied a waterproof coating to thoroughly seal and waterproof the roof and all penetrations. Aggregate was broadcast into the urethane coating for a non-slip finish.
Large Diameter Bin Roof Coating
TMI Coatings was contracted to replace all loose and missing fasteners and recoat a large aluminum bin roof to protect from rusting and water infiltration. All seams, fasteners and penetrations received one full coat of an industrial fiber reinforced aluminum pigmented coating material. Then, an additional coat of the same protective coating material was applied to the entire roof area.
Logo Painting
TMI Coatings prepared and paint five grain bins including sides, roofs, handrails and ladders for an animal feed manufacturer. TMI primed all surfaces with a high quality epoxy primer with excellent rust inhibitive properties and then applied a top coat of a high quality acrylic coating. This two coat system offers good corrosion resistance provided by the epoxy primer and the top coat offers long lasting color and gloss retention.
While on site, TMI was awarded restoration of their worn logo. TMI primed the rusting areas with an epoxy primer and then coated the entire sign with a high quality acrylic polyurethane coating. TMI used this coating because of the excellent color and gloss retention it provides, keeping dark and bright colors from fading quickly.
When asked for feedback on our work, the location manager commented: TMI’s crew was nothing but great while they were here. We were able to continue our business without skipping a beat and the new logo looks great.
Learn More About Silo Roof Coating
Refurbishing Silos in North Dakota
An agriculture & energy company contacted TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) about refurbishing silos. The silos needed concrete repairs and waterproofing as they were experiencing spalling, with large areas that needed significant restoration. TMI chose a urethane elastomer product because it is waterproof and prevents further erosion of the concrete infrastructure. The urethane elastomer will protect…
Silo Roof Waterproofing in Northern Iowa
When asked about the silo roof waterproofing job, the location leader said, “Everything went well in accordance with the plan, minus the weather difficulties. The crew did well and overall, very happy with the project and work TMI Coatings provided.” Recently TMI Coatings was hired by an agricultural grain company to repair and restore several…
Silo Base Coating and Restoration by TMI Coatings
A large manufacturing plant contracted TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) to complete a silo base coating project on the interior and exterior of several large silos. The project consisted of six large silos. The chime long the base of the silos had developed lots of rust over the years. The Owner requested for TMI to remove…
TMI Coatings’ 2019 Project of the Year
TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) is happy to announce the winner of the 2019 Project of the Year: New Cooperative! The project that wins this award demonstrates excellent performance from every staff member involved with no safety incidents, no warranty issues, and completed within the estimated cost. This project was led by Dan Jacob, a TMI…
Exterior Silo Painting by TMI Coatings
After hearing of our broad experience restoring and protecting tanks and silos, a fresh meat supplier hired TMI Coatings Inc. (TMI) to complete exterior silo painting on five tall silos. The tanks were very dirty and had faded overtime due to the harsh UV rays from the sun. Even with a project of this magnitude,…
Interior Silo Lining for a Plastic Manufacturer
Continental Plastic Corp., a manufacturer of food safety and sanitation products, hired TMI to complete a silo lining project. Moisture from the outside elements was seeping into the silo causing the plastic pellets to clump together and ruin product. The saying goes, “It’s what’s inside that counts.” This statement is true, especially when it comes…
Silo Skirt Restoration and Roof Coating Project
TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) completed silo skirt waterproofing and painting a group of resin silos for a plastic film manufacturing company. The interior and exterior of the silos the silo skirt areas were experiencing excessive corrosion. To combat the rust, TMI properly prepared surface and applied coatings per manufacturers’ recommendation. Procedure for the Silo Painting:…
Waterproofing Metal Silos
To reduce corrosion and seal the floor/tank juncture of metal silos, TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) installs elastomeric waterproof coating. TMI has considerable experience protecting the company’s commodities or equipment. Whether you have silos, bins, tanks, buildings, etc., and you have water intrusion or excessive corrosion, TMI can assist you with a long-term solution to solve…
Equity Elevator & Trading Co.
Cracked concrete allowed water to penetrate causing the rebar to corrode and water infiltration into the silos. TMI Coatings used diamond grinders and crack chasers to open cracked concrete. All exposed rebar was primed with a rust-inhibitive epoxy primer and cracks were filled with high-strength mortar filler suitable and recommended for vertical applications.
Flour Silo Lining
TMI Coatings has lined the interior of flour silos in Dallas-Fort Worth to eliminate chipping and flaking paint which can contaminate the flour and disrupt production. Great care was taken to prepare the silos’ surfaces to ensure good coating adhesion. The silos were first solvent cleaned to remove contaminants and oils per SSPC-SP 1, then…
New Orleans 2017: TMI COATINGS, INC. has opened an office in New Orleans, LA; its third office nationwide
The New Orleans branch will serve the Gulf states region where we have done several past projects. TMI Coatings, Inc. specializes in Painting and Coatings for Commercial and Industrial businesses. Bin restoration and waterproofing by TMI Coatings:
TMI Seals Silo Base/Wall Juncture
TMI Coatings was contracted to seal the silo base/wall juncture around the circumference of silos. Each silo was thoroughly pressure washed with 4,000 psi pressure washers to remove dirt, debris and contaminants from the area. TMI then installed new sprayed-in-place foam insulation to create a cant at the silo base to shed rainwater away from…
TMI Paints Two Livestock Silos in Dallas
TMI Coatings completed exterior maintenance painting on two livestock silos for a large feed producer in Dallas, TX. All surfaces were cleaned to remove contaminates using 4,000 psi pressure washers. All welds, corners, edges and bolts were stripe coated in addition to a full prime coat of surface tolerant epoxy. The entire structure then received…
Silo Roof Coating with Urethane Elastomer
TMI Coatings completed a silo roof coating project with urethane elastomer to waterproof the concrete silo roof for a large grain company. TMI identified the issues at a feed mill facility. TMI devised a plan, and executed on time, safely, and on budget. TMI has the experience and knowledge for all silo roof coating projects…
Flat Roof Waterproofing
TMI Coatings completed roof coating of a large multiple silo, gantry, head house and gallery for a large sugar manufacturing company. TMI crew members first prepared the existing sprayed-in-place urethane foam substrate and then applied a urethane elastomer waterproof coating and broadcast in aggregate for a non-slip finish texture. This protective coating material works very…
Concrete Silo in Northwestern Minnesota
TMI Coatings, Inc. crew recently installed a large, intricate multi-colored logo to the area as directed by the owner on the side of a large concrete silo in northwestern Minnesota. Work was done safely. And it looks great!
Silo Roof Waterproofing in Crookston
TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) was hired to complete a silo roof waterproofing project for a large sugar company in Crookston, MN. The different areas of the silos included: six large silos, a head house, as well as the upper and lower gantries. TMI identified the issues at the sugar companies’ facility. Devised a plan, and…
Concrete Silo Restoration and Coating in Crookston, Minnesota
TMI Coatings is currently completing a large concrete silo restoration and coating project in northwest Minnesota. TMI’s crew safely rigged scaffolding from the silo roofs to access the silo walls to remove all loose and/or spalling concrete. TMI then prepared all exposed rebar by mechanically abrading to remove rust prior to priming. TMI’s crew then…
Coating Provides Watertight Seal for Silo Roof
TMI Coatings completed a silo roof waterproofing project for a large grain dealer in North Dakota. TMI removed all loose and flaking/delaminating material and prepared surfaces for new coating adhesion. TMI applied two full coats of urethane elastomer to all roof surfaces and embedded scrim cloth around penetrations to provide a watertight seal. Aggregate was…
TMI Coats Interior of Steel Silo
A large manufacturer of industrial sanitation and food safety products hired TMI Coatings to coat the interior of a steel silo at their facility in southeast Wisconsin. The manufacturer stored raw materials in the silo; Moisture was getting into the silo. This caused the stored raw materials to curdle and coagulate, making the material unusable.…
Mississippi River Conveyor Project
While restoring other structures for this large grain facility in the U. S. TMI Coatings, Inc. (TMI) also restored a grain conveyor that extended over the Mississippi River from Illinois to Iowa. As with every project TMI completes, there is a strong emphasis on safety. The existing paint was peeling, and these flakes could have…
