6. The Complexities of Painting Elevated Water Tanks (Feat. Steve Birchmeier)

Elevated water tank painters face several unique challenges every day when working on the job site. The intricacies of a coatings project become exponential, and safety becomes even more paramount when crews are several hundred feet in the air. During this episode, we will talk with Steve Birchmeier, owner of Semper Fi Industrial Coatings, about the success of such projects. All of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:38 - Introduction to Steve Birchmeier and Semper Fi Industrial Coatings
• 3:59 - The First Step in the Elevated Water Tank Coating Process
• 5:32 - Surface Preparation Considerations for Elevated Water Tanks
• 7:13 - Containment for Elevated Water Tank Exteriors
• 8:18 - Spray Applications vs. Brush and Roll
• 10:02 - Creative Designs on Elevated Water Tank Exteriors
• 10:49 - Primers and Intermediate Coats
• 12:22 - Adjustments for Elevated Water Tank Applications
• 14:47 - Coating Applications for Elevated Water Tank Interiors
• 17:52 - What Can Go Wrong When Painting Elevated Water Tanks?
• 18:52 - Holding Conditions Inside Water Tanks
• 20:08 - Safety Considerations for Painting Elevated Water Tanks
• 23:27 - Mechanical Repairs and Welding on Elevated Water Tank Projects
• 24:30 - Specifications for Elevated Water Tank Projects
• 27:11 - Travel Requirements for Elevated Water Tank Painters
• 28:16 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
• 30:48 - "Tech Tips"
• 31:36 - Closing Remarks