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Bin Sealing & Waterproofing.
Done right.
Grain bin foundations are exposed to ground moisture, freeze-thaw, and rodents that can chew their way under unprotected concrete. Bin sealing applies an asphalt-based waterproof membrane around the perimeter of the bin pad, sealing the foundation from below-ground moisture and closing the gap rodents use to get under your stored grain.
Why it matters
A leaky bin foundation lets ground moisture wick up into stored grain. Damp grain at the bottom of a bin spoils, becomes a hot spot, and risks the whole bin going off-condition. The cost of sealing is small compared to the cost of one bin of crusted, condemned grain.
How we do it
We dig a narrow trench around the perimeter of the existing foundation, apply asphalt-based waterproof membrane against the concrete, and backfill. Where the existing pad has cracked or settled, we address that first. The whole perimeter becomes a sealed envelope.
Resource
For a thorough discussion of grain bin sealing techniques and products, see grainbinsealants.com. We use proven asphalt-based sealants and apply them with experience that goes back decades on Saskatchewan farms.
What we handle under this service
- Perimeter sealing of grain bin foundations
- Asphalt-based waterproof membrane
- Rodent barrier at the foundation gap
- Crack repair on existing concrete pads
- New-bin foundation prep and sealing
- Farm and ranch property service
Or maybe you
need both.
Most jobsites need more than one service. Sealcoat plus crack-fill. Driveway plus an apron patch. Take a look at the rest of the menu.