POLYUREA SILO
SEALING AND
WATERPROOFING
POLYUREA SILO SEALING
AND
WATERPROOFING
Spray Elastomer Coatings for Protecting Silos Against Water Damage and Insect Infestation
SILOS: SENTINELS
OF AGRICULTURE
Most people have never seen a silo in person, let alone worked with one, yet they’re one of the few pieces of agricultural infrastructure that are known to just about everyone. Part of the reason is because of a silo’s size; they tower over surrounding structures and are often visible from miles away. But the other, more significant reason that grain silos are familiar to all of us, is because of their vital role in maintaining food security. Silos are sentinels of the agricultural industry, protecting hard-earned and always precious food and energy resources. However, like any soldier, silos need to be equipped with the right protective gear if they are to be able to provide protection themselves, and there are two main enemy combatants to worry about: water and insects. Water and moisture can damage both the stored grain as well as the silo itself, spoiling grain and corroding the silo. Insects instead target solely the grain, consuming the supply, contaminating it with excrement, and exacerbating concerns about moisture. Silos must therefore be thoroughly sealed and waterproofed to maintain a controlled, low-moisture interior free of pests. Both can be accomplished simultaneously using polyurea protective coatings, and there’s no better partner than ArmorThane.