5 Reasons Why Grain Silo Painting Is Essential

Curious about the benefits of hiring a grain silo painting contractor? In this quick post, we’ll cover why it’s an excellent idea to entrust this task to the experts at McLean Company.

After all, painting your grain silo(s) preserves their structural integrity, and as a plus, it also boosts the aesthetic appeal. Dive in and learn how our specialized services can streamline this process.

Why is Grain Silo Painting So Important?

Grain silos are a vital part of your operation. It helps you store bulks of grain, coal, sawdust, cement, woodchips, and more. Those silos also stand tall against harsh weather elements—leaving them unprotected can lead to a range of serious issues. Those could be:

1. Rust & Corrosion

Rust is the most troubling problem you’ll face when you leave your silos unpainted. As you may know, rust causes iron (or steel) to become flaky and weak. The structure loses its integrity with time, becoming less permeable and durable.

Your silo might be showing early signs of corrosion already – depending on the type of steel or metal it’s made of. Look for flaky, bubbly, or peeling paint. Whitish and reddish stains are other telltale rust symptoms, too.

2. Moisture Damage

Climate issues can tamper with the humidity levels inside a silo, causing irrevocable moisture damage. Since many of the items we tend to store in them are moisture-susceptible, the latter poses a severe problem. 

Extreme temperature fluctuations would cause similar complications. If the temps rise above 90℉, for instance, the silo becomes damp on the inside. As a result, the moisture transfers to your stored grains, effectively ruining them.

3. Structural Leaks

Without the protection that painting gives your silo, rust could lead to structural leaks and cracks. You may also hear strange creaking noises or notice an uneven tilt – all of which indicate structural damage.

4. Equipment Failure 

While silo failure could be due to constructive or design errors, improper maintenance plays its role too. Painting your silo, sealing it properly from weather elements, and protecting it from rust fall under that umbrella.

5. UV Damage

A high-quality paint job can resist UV damage, thus prolonging your silo’s lifespan. With a UV-stable sealant from us, not only would it protect the silo from weather elements, but the pain will also safeguard your grains from moisture and harmful UV rays.

How Can a Grain Silo Painting Contractor Help?

In short, a grain silo painting contractor prevents the issues we just mentioned from happening. By painting your silo, they ensure its durability, longevity, and structural integrity.

But it’s more than just that. Here are some critical steps that grain silo painting contractors take to make sure your structure can stand up to the elements: 

• Check and repair compromises. Silo painters will assess your grain silo, checking for leaks, cracks, and other structural compromises. This way, they know if they’ll need to do more than just paint it. There’s a chance that your silo needs a few repairs or touch-ups before moving on to the painting process. 
• Find the best finishing options. Silo painters will also take into account the environment of your silo. By doing so, they learn how best to prepare your silo to withstand the challenging elements. Additionally, they’ll look for signs of corrosion, wear and tear, or moisture damage. They’ll diagnose and treat those issues as well.
• Expert painting methods and equipment. Then, in the following days or weeks after the assessment, the grain silo painting contractors will steadily apply industrial-grade paint to coat the structure. 

It’s a challenging job, primarily because of the alarming heights painters need to be at, but our experts at McLean Company have this process down for a safe, efficient, and high-quality experience. 

Why Choose McLean Company

So, how can our team at McLean help you? Why tell you when we can show you? 

Browse this post containing images of our many successful industrial painting projects. There are several grain silo painting jobs and similar tasks documented on that page. Before-and-after pictures showcase how we can expertly transform a structure into a sharper (and better protected) version of itself.

Aesthetics and visuals aside, let’s talk about the technicalities. What else can McLean Company offer in terms of service and trust? 

Take a look at the following items: 

1. Free Quotes

Getting a quote from us is as simple as giving us a holler! Call us at 978-774-4330 and talk to us about your silo painting needs. Note that we only handle industrial or commercial inquiries since we don’t service residential clients.

Don’t feel like calling, or maybe don’t have the time to? Easy. Fill out this quick form and schedule a free consultation with us instead. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have through the same form.

2. Wide Range of Services

It doesn’t matter what you need us to work on; we’re there! We know you’re getting a grain silo painted; our experts can also handle wheat and standard silos.

Why stop there? If you need other painting, we can cover those as well. Our team can help out with commercial, industrial, and even storage facility painting.

3. Proud Members of Approved Councils

We are members of credible councils, such as the PDCA (Painters and Decorating Contractors of America) and the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council). 

At McLean, we gladly boast that we’re proud members of both associations, as it shows our clients that they can trust us as grain silo painting contractors.

4. We Care About Your Needs

McLean Company guarantees no-nonsense satisfaction when dealing with our painting crew or customer service reps. 

We’ve also made sure to provide our clients with an outstanding product selection, and we guarantee that our experts provide high-quality, efficient paint applications.

5. Our High-End Clientele List

Our team of experts has done industrial painting for big names in the region. This includes:

• Whirlpool
• FedEx
• Pentair
• Synventive
• Gorton’s
• General Electric

The list speaks for itself – and if we were good enough for them, we’d be just as perfect for you!

 

Visit our testimonials page to browse some of our previous projects and hear what our clients had to say. Contact McLean Company Today!

Painting your grain silo is not a choice; it’s a necessity to not only keep them looking good but also have them operating at maximum potential. As such, choosing the right grain silo painting contractor will help ensure your silo has a long lifespan with minimum compromises.

Ready to take the next step? Contact McLean Company today at  978-774-4330 or scroll through our service areas across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and the surrounding area.