The demand for waterproof coverings for water silos is increasing every yr . covering are principally used to keep leaves , airborne crap , and dust out of the piddle and to forestall alga growth and vaporisation . But perhaps more significantly , to keep disease and kingdom Fungi such as Phytophthora out of the stored weewee .
In late years , it has become increasingly apparent that there are more and more different polyvinyl chloride coverings on the silos at greenhouses , let in tension screening in the form of a pointed roof or a cycle covering ( covered stadium ) . Growers have hold that a positive evolution in horticulture .
Bas van der Elst from Hendic adds that a corrugated water silo is not design for a coating . " After all , the effectiveness of the silo is calculate based on pee pressure from indoors to outside . When a top is placed on it , a dissimilar wind burden come about . Various systems have been developed to plunge these loads on the silo . Because the blade collection plate of the roof are very stiff and the system of weights of the snow encumbrance is spread over the integral silo boundary with reinforcement munition to the second ring , it makes it very solid . The pole in the middle provide extra support . " Because the steel roof is much flatter , it also place a much downhearted idle words load on the silo .
Why do people still opt for PVC coverings?Bas get laid the answer : " Mainly because of toll , " and there ’s nothing wrong with that . A cover made largely of PVC is simply tacky than a fully steel - made cap . I just want to make society aware that there are also sword roofs usable . "
HD SteelcoverBas takes the opportunity to highlight Hendic ’s HD - Steelcover : " It can withstand a snow burden of 120 kg per sqm . The steel roof come with an official strength computing , CE mark , and detailed installation instructions . These blade roofs are made of S600 brand and with a galvanization of 450gr per sqm ( resistant to rust formation ) . And you’re able to also choose a gunpowder app in any desired Ral color . "
The brand ceiling standardly includes a lockable manhole , and , as an option , a fixed ravel can be provided . This is safely mounted to the silo ’s dash band and is equipped with gloaming guards .
The HD - Steelcovers are available in diameters from 1.89 to 14.72 , and the standard silo do not necessitate to be adjusted . So , they can also be place on existing silos .
Bas van der Elst and Nicolle Peetom of Hendic
For more information : HendicGoirkestraat 1a4885 KS , AchtmaalTel . : +31(0)76 - 5976665[email protected]www.hendic.nl
