Services for Every Silo Need
Just one call can take care of it all. With our One Call Silo Service, you're able to schedule emergent and non-emergent silo and bin services with just one call. Regardless of your location in the US or your industry, Marietta Silos and USA Silo Service provides fast, cost-effective services for all aspects of your silos. When you call 800-633-9969, you'll speak with one of our expert silo service team members who can help recommend the best service for your needs and schedule a fast mobilization to help minimize downtime. Call the Marietta Silos One Call for any of the following silo services. Silo Cleaning Our silo-cleaning machine is the boss of silo cleaning because it is the fastest and most efficient approach in the industry. Schedule your next silo cleaning today. Silo Inspection When was our last silo inspection? Best practices recommend professional inspections at two- to five-year intervals to help identify any issues that could lead to silo failure. Silo Maintenance From fluidizing equipment to exterior and rooftop coating, we have your silo maintenance needs covered. Don't delay. Get your annual silo maintenance scheduled today. Silo Restoration We are the largest silo restoration and silo repair company in the United States and have been restoring silos for over 100 years. Silo Repair Need a regular or emergency silo repair? Call us today to schedule your inspection so we can provide a quote. Silo Engineering Our team offers specialized silo engineering services tailored to specific industries, including aggregates, manufacturing, cement, coal, power, and more. We understand the unique requirements of each industry and how the proper silo design can optimize operations and increase efficiency. Silo Construction Ready to move forward with the construction of a new silo? We custom-build a variety of concrete silos. Our array of Jumpform, Slipform, and concrete stave silo building techniques provide you with the silo solution that is best for you. Want to learn more about the silo services we offer? View our infographic.
Tips to Spend Less on Silo Inspections & Repairs
Looking to lower your overhead costs? While it's unwise and unsafe to skip silo maintenance, inspections, and repairs, you can implement strategies that help you save. Combined Silo Services from Marietta Silos One of the best ways to reduce silo maintenance costs is to take advantage of combined services. Finishing small silo repairs at the same time as your silo inspection reduces additional unplanned downtime and additional trips necessary to get your silo back up and running. Our Mobile Inspection Trailer allows us to transport necessary tools, support equipment, and other items required for our field teams to conduct silo inspections with safety and efficiency. Our standard on-site equipment package includes all materials and equipment required to maximize personnel safety per the OSHA Confined Space Standard 29 CFR 1910.146. When you request a combined service from Marietta Silos, we can also transport equipment and materials to complete small and silo restoration and repairs on-site during the inspection. This allows us to complete silo inspections and repair quickly, safely, and efficiently in one mobilization. Finishing small silo repairs at the same time as your silo inspection reduces additional unplanned downtime and additional trips necessary to get your silo back up and running. Schedule Silo Inspection How can I reduce silo repair or silo restoration costs? Although conducting a silo inspection is a positive step, its effectiveness depends on whether you actually follow through with suggested repairs, restoration, or other maintenance for the silo. Minor silo repairs are always less expensive, so the sooner you complete a silo repair, the better. Contact us to schedule your next silo repair, restoration, or inspection.
Functional Engineering Services for Silos
Silos are a crucial component of many industries, offering a means of efficient and dependable storage for bulk materials. Yet silos and bins fail at a higher rate than almost any other form of industrial equipment. To help ensure your silo can withstand the daily stresses from stored materials and loading/unloading, it is essential to make sure it is expertly engineered. Standard Silo Designs vs Custom Silo Engineering While some silo contractors rely on standard silo designs, this option takes a 'one size fits all' approach that fails to consider numerous essential aspects, including material characteristics, the seismic probability of your location, necessary silo capacity, and flow properties of your bulk materials. Custom silo engineering provides a tailored solution that utilizes the safest and most suitable design components for your unique industry and specific material storage requirements. Taking these aspects into consideration from the start helps ensure optimal performance and safety of your silo. Silos Engineered By Industry When designing concrete silos, Marietta Silos follows the silo design codes outlined in the American Concrete Institute (ACI) 313-16: Design for Concrete Silos and Stacking Tubes for Storing Granular Materials. As a member of the ACI Committee, we stay on the cutting edge of the latest industry standards and updates. Our team offers specialized silo engineering services tailored to specific industries, including aggregates, manufacturing, cement, coal, power, and more. We understand the unique requirements of each industry and how the proper silo design can optimize operations and increase efficiency. We also often work with an experienced silo engineer to help ensure the structures are designed to withstand external forces and the static pressures exerted by the type of stored material at rest and during flow. Material Flow and Other Silo Design Considerations During silo engineering, Marietta Silos considers the material flow characteristics of the bulk storage material as well as the static pressures, silo size, and more. Materials such as aggregates, by-products, cement, coal, fly ash, grain, and lime all flow at different rates and via different flow patterns through a silo. Understanding how a stored material flows through a silo determines whether the silo should be designed with a flat bottom, funnel flow, mass flow, or expanded flow. In addition to considering static pressures of the intended bulk storage material, silo engineers also determine reinforcement arrangements necessary for the silo size and silo construction type, Jumpform, Slipform, or Stave. Loading and unloading needs are also important considerations, as the most critical portions of this design involve the lower part of the silo. This is where large loads from the stored material are channeled. An efficient flow pattern allows for the effective unloading of the silo. Additional Silo Services Marietta Silos' knowledge and experience mean that our designs will be the best possible designs to fit your needs. Our engineering practices conform with the method that our construction crews utilize for our Jumpform and Slipform systems, so it's important to use Marietta Silos for your silo engineering as well as the silo construction. Marietta Silos is dedicated to supporting the essential role that silos play in various industries. Our team of professionals stands ready to assist with a comprehensive range of silo-related needs, from the initial phases of design and construction to the ongoing maintenance and repair required for optimal operational performance. We offer full spectrum silo services, from the fabrication and erection of new silos to the modification of existing structures. Construction Inspection Repair & Restoration Emergency Services Cleaning Maintenance Roof-Top and Silo Coating Reach out today to explore our comprehensive silo services and discover how we can assist in fulfilling your requirements. Begin Your Silo Project
Scheduling Your Next Dome Cleaning Service
Concrete storage domes are an indispensable asset to many industries, providing secure and efficient storage for bulk storage of cement, gypsum, limestone, fly ash, frac sand, copper, iron carbide, coke, wood pellets, and more. However, over time, these structures can become compromised by various factors, including weather conditions, material build-up, and normal wear and tear. When this occurs, it becomes essential to schedule comprehensive cleaning, inspection, and maintenance services to restore your dome to its optimal performance. To maintain optimal efficiency and productivity, it is crucial to schedule regular professional dome cleaning services. The frequency of concrete dome cleaning services depends on several crucial factors. When you work with an expert silo cleaning company, like USA Silo Service, their highly-trained silo specialists can help provide you with a recommended dome cleaning schedule that should work for your specific industry and application. USA Silo Service, in conjunction with Marietta Silos, can also provide dome inspection services, maintenance, and restoration or repair for your concrete dome. Learn more about dome cleaning services offered by USA Silo Service, or schedule your next dome repair or restoration service.
Silo Construction Costs | Marietta Silos
There are numerous considerations at the start of any silo construction project. While silos can seem like a relatively straightforward structure, a lot goes into silo engineering and construction. The many factors of silo construction and engineering, in addition to fluctuating material costs, make it impossible to set a standard cost of silo construction. Working with an experienced silo engineering company can take the guesswork out of the project and make sure you start off on the right foot. Once you have determined the most appropriate quantity and size for your silo, it's natural to begin considering the silo construction costs and looking for ways to maximize your spend. What construction material is the most cost-effective for my silo? Steel and concrete are the most frequently utilized material for silo construction. Both steel and concrete silos are used in various industrial settings for bulk material storage of ash, coal, lime, aggregate and more. When comparing the two construction materials, concrete is the clear winner. Not only are concrete silos far more durable than their steel counterparts, concrete silos are generally less expensive than metal silos, particularly when you consider the total cost of ownership. Steel silos suffer from expensive corrosion issues and are highly susceptible to structural failure from high winds and excessive internal pressure. Compared to steel, concrete has many benefits when it comes to designing and building silos, leading to less upkeep required to maintain their overall functionality and safety. What is the total cost of ownership for a silo? A well-maintained silo can and should last decades. When looking at silo construction cost, it's important to look beyond the upfront expense alone. Though concrete silos withstand more than steel silos, all silos require routine maintenance and inspection. A proactive inspection program can safeguard your team members and ensure your structures' safety and continued operation. Regular examinations can identify potential problems and avoid wall collapse, fractures, and deterioration of the structure, which may result in accidents or fatalities in the workplace. What silo construction method, stave, slipform, or jumpform, is best suited to my needs? Stave silos are constructed using staves, precast concrete blocks, that interlock. For added durability, Marietta Silos produces staves that are 5 ¾", versus the standard 2" thickness. Slipform silos are constructed using a custom-built form system and a continuous pour that necessates silo completion before construction can be halted. Slipform silos have a smoother, joint-free, exterior. It is typically used for silos that are larger and 65' in diameter or when several concrete silos need to be constructed at once. Jumpform silo construction is typically the most economical silo construction method thanks to the reusable silo framework that can be set up quickly. Jumpform silo construction is also one of the strongest silo construction types available as the controlled process makes it easy to check the quality of the reinforcement steel placement and equipment before pouring. Ready to move forward with the construction of a new silo? Learn how to choose a silo contractor or schedule an inspection of your existing structure. Begin Your Silo Project
How to Prevent Production Delays
Sticking to a regular silo inspection schedule with a trusted professional silo inspection company pays for itself. Regular silo inspections are one of the best ways to help prevent production delays, regardless of the industry. Wait too long to have your silo inspected and minor problems can turn into serious structural issues in what feels like the blink of an eye. When it comes to the proper intervals for silo inspections, best practices recommend professional inspections at two- to five-year intervals to help identify any issues that could lead to silo failure. While a professional silo inspection is a great first step, it's important to ensure any necessary maintenance, restoration, and repair identified in the inspection report is followed through on. To minimize downtime and further reduce production delays, silo inspections can be bundled with other silo services. Full-service companies are able to provide inspections, silo cleanings, and often repair services in one mobilization so you can get things up and running again as soon as possible. Scheduling your silo inspection at the same time as your silo cleaning also means the inside of the silo structure, including roof beams and beam pockets, cones, floors, shelves and tunnels, can be examined for signs of wear or damage. This helps you get the most for your money and can minimize downtime and expense while ensuring your silo continues to operate safely and efficiently for years to come. Routine cleaning of bulk storage vessels like bins, silos, and domes is one of the best ways that cement plants, cement and concrete batching plants, manufacturing facilities, and others can prevent unplanned downtime. USA Silo Service is your go-to silo cleaning company for expert silo cleaning. Check out their latest blog on Cement Silo and Dome Cleaning. Schedule Your Silo Inspection
Superpowered Silo Cleaning Helps You Save
Obstructed, backed-up, or sluggish silos can pose a challenge, causing decreased efficiency and financial losses – as well as potential damage to the silo itself. With more than three decades of expertise in silo cleaning, our sister company USA Silo Service has encountered numerous instances where material buildup hindered productivity. USA Silo Service uses the proprietary silo cleaning system The Boss™ to expedite silo cleaning, reducing downtime and on-site labor to provide immediate cost benefits. Our innovative silo cleaning system removes more material than traditional silo cleaning techniques, allowing our clients to restore their silos to maximum capability in a shorter period of time. The USA Silo Service team of experienced professionals is trained to use the latest safety procedures to ensure the safety of our employees and your facility. Regularly cleaning and taking care of your silo can extend its lifespan and reduce the need for costly repairs and maintenance. It's important to remember that material flow problems not only affect productivity, but they can also result in damage or failure of the silo. Therefore, it's crucial to address these issues promptly in order to save money and avoid unexpected downtime, which can be quite costly. When you choose Marietta Silos and USA Silo Service, you can rest assured that you are getting the best possible service. We offer a variety of silo services, including silo inspection, silo cleaning, silo restoration, and silo construction and engineering. USA Silo Service is your go-to company for expert silo cleaning. Our team of experts is equipped with industry-leading silo cleaning and proprietary equipment, so the job is done quickly and correctly. No matter your silo type or stored material, we clean it all. Get a Silo Cleaning Quote
Your Annual Silo Maintenance Calendar
When it comes to your annual silo maintenance calendar, it's always the best bet to get things on the schedule sooner, rather than later. The best plan will get all your maintenance booked at once. Doing so allows you to plan for necessary silo maintenance like cleaning, silo inspection, and silo restoration or repairs when you have a naturally lighter schedule. Silo Cleaning Silo Inspection Silo Repair and Restoration Silo Construction January Off Season February March Exterior Silo Repairs April Exterior Silo Repairs May Exterior Silo Repairs June Off Season Warm/Dry Weather July Off Season Warm/Dry Weather August Off Season Warm/Dry Weather September Off Season Exterior Silo Repairs October Off Season Exterior Silo Repairs November Off Season Exterior Silo Repairs December Off Season Silo Inspection Regular silo inspections and routine silo maintenance help you increase the useful life of your silo, reduce unplanned downtime, and uphold production goals. In fact, professional inspections are the most effective, preventive method to ensure concrete and steel structures, surfaces, and silos remain safe and fully operational. Best practices recommend professional inspections at two- to five-year intervals to help identify any issues that could lead to silo failure. Silo Restoration and Repairs Consistently monitoring the exterior of the silo can assist facilities in identifying emerging or escalating problems, potentially requiring more frequent or timely inspections. With proper design and construction, a significant portion of this damage can be avoided or reduced through regular inspections, maintenance, and a thorough knowledge of appropriate protocols. Any silo that experiences sudden deterioration or displays signs of new damage should be inspected by a professional immediately. While the end of the year is often chaotic, it's a good time to make sure silo maintenance services like restoration and repair. Minor exterior silo repairs that have been identified in a professional silo inspection earlier in the year can be scheduled during temperate times of the year, like spring and fall, as they should have little to no impact on production schedules. Silo Construction Jumpform and slipform silo construction methods are two of the most flexible in the industry today. So, what determines the construction approach? Jumpform construction is not as time-sensitive as slipform because it is completed in stages, rather than a continuous pour. When looking at the best time of year to schedule your silo construction project, it's often wise to book dryer times of the year, such as the summer, to help prevent weather-related delays. Don't delay. Get your annual silo maintenance scheduled today. Contact Us
Make the Most of Planned Downtime
While the end of the year is often chaotic, it's a good time to make sure silo maintenance services like restoration and repair are included in your facility production schedule. Repairing silo problems quickly, before they become an emergency, helps save money and can reduce or eliminate safety issues. Investing in professional silo inspections and restoration is a cost-effective solution, as it can lead to long-term savings, reduce liability, and minimize unplanned downtime which can result from silo failure if issues are not addressed quickly. The potential repercussions of emergency silo problems can be devastating, ranging from unexpected downtime and loss of income to complete silo failure and even fatalities. Taking care of small problems quickly can help keep the cost of owning a silo to a minimum since major repairs, catastrophes, and structural issues require more money and time to fix and can cause downtime that was not planned. Many silo repairs need design and engineering input. We boast restoration supervisors with more than 50 years of experience designing and building a restoration project right the first time. We make sure to trace the source of damage to the silo during any rehabilitation project and use those results to inform our design process to stop any future harm. Mapping silo restoration services into periods of planned downtime is also a great way to keep costs low. Planning regular check-ups during the more moderate months can save you money by spotting potential issues early and lessening the amount of time you spend offline. Building silo restoration into temperate times of the year, like the spring and fall, tends to provide better working conditions for a variety of silo repairs. These ideal weather conditions can make a repair or restoration go more quickly – reducing the cost of labor and your downtime. To reduce silo repair costs further, complete your silo inspection and silo restoration or silo repair in one mobilization with the Marietta Silos, or USA Silo Service, Mobile Inspection Trailer. Finishing small silo repairs at the same time as your silo inspection reduces additional unplanned downtime and additional trips necessary to get your silo back up and running. Contact us to schedule your next silo repair, restoration, or inspection.
Cost-Effective Strategies to Keep Silos Safe
A great way to preserve silos, silo roofs, and steel bins is by adding a protective coating to the exterior of the structures. In addition to being preventive, this coating can be used as a repair method to fix minor issues. The most effective type of coating is a monolithic barrier that forms a direct bond to surfaces, like the rubberized coating offered by our sister company USA Silo Services. In addition to providing a direct bond, the USA Silo Services rubberized coating has a high elasticity coefficient that moves with silo vibration caused during loading and unloading. In addition, our silo roof-top coating has the flexibility to maintain its integrity through the changing seasons and protects against oxidation, humidity, and corrosive environments. Our roof-top silo coating method is a proven industrial roof coating system that keeps elements out and stored materials dry. It reduces costly reapplications of surface protectants and can be applied to many surfaces. Learn more about the benefits of the USA Silo Services rubberized industrial coating in their latest blog. Visit USA Silo Service Blog