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TMI removes lead based paint from fire water tanks in Iowa.

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:11:24 +0000

Fire Water Tanks are commonly insulated to maintain fire water temperatures above freezing. Sprayed-in-place urethane foam insulation is commonly chosen as an insulation system at an R-value of approximately 6/inch.

TMI Coatings insulated a Fire Water Storage Tank 52’ diameter x 32’ tall. 1½” of sprayed-in-place urethane foam insulation provides an R-value of 9.

TMI removed the old insulation system, vacuum blasted the exterior of the tank to remove the hazardous paint, completed pit filling and weld repairs and installed new sprayed-in-place urethane foam insulation with gray topcoat. The interior of the tank was sandblasted to remove the old failed lining and a new epoxy tank lining was installed.

TMI coats ceiling and walls of Coast Guard vessel.

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:47:34 +0000

A shipbuilder in Superior, WI recently had a project where the insulation in the mechanical room below deck had moisture and condensation problems. While remodeling other parts of the ship, the owner found out they needed to remove the insulation and apply a product to prevent condensation and other moisture problems.

Once the insulation was removed, TMI Coatings, a commercial contractor, mechanically abraded the walls and the ceiling prior to applying a ceramic insulation to the ceiling and walls to prevent future moisture problems. TMI had to complete work in a tight time frame, as the builder had only 45 days from the time of dry dock to putting the vessel back into the water.

A NACE certified coating inspector was on site for the entire job to monitor surface preparation and coating by TMI Coatings crew. The photos show white primer on ship walls where rust was evident and aluminum foil and/or poly covering to protect piping and equipment in the area. TMI was able to finish applying the ceramic insulation in a timely manner, working around the other tradesmen that were also completing projects during the 45 day dry dock period.

TMI received an excellent report card from the owner for both meeting their schedule and quality workmanship in a small, congested area.

Radiant Barrier Insulation

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:13:00 +0000

We have a unique acrylic insulation coating that can be applied like paint and will insulate – yes, insulate – hot piping/tanks/metal structures up to 350 degrees F. This radiant barrier insulation reflects upwards of 85% of the energy back into the environment.

This industrial paint can also reduce sound on vibrating equipment.

The coating is new on the market. The technology involves a cross-section in the coating of tiny air-filled ceramic and silica particles which dissipate heat. This would be a great application for exterior metal surfaces in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, cookers in food plants, or anywhere that hot structures are a safety concern.

Contact TMI Coatings at 651-452-6100 or via email at tmi@tmicoatings.com if you have an application for this unusually efficient insulation.

TMI Coatings Team

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Urethane Foam Insulation

admin — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:41:18 +0000

If condensation is dripping inside your plant, on machinery or inventory, it’s time to consider insulation on your building roof.

Seamless sprayed-in-place urethane foam insulation provides more thermal resistance with less material than any other type of commercial insulation material. Sprayed-in-place foam insulation can reduce heating and cooling costs by 30%-40%. It also reduces sound transmission, restricts moisture transmission (which is a source of dangerous mold and mildew growth), promotes better air quality and provides a seamless air barrier.

We apply foam insulation as a roof coating to heated and/or refrigerated tanks, sloped building roofs, or wherever good insulation is required (foam insulation has a R-value of 6.0/inch). Foam insulation is applied without seams and can be installed over complex shapes of all sizes.

An elastomeric waterproof coating will be applied over the insulation system to protect and seal the foam from water infiltration. TMI (with the material supplier) offers a five or ten year watertight warranty.

TMI Coatings Team

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