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Crude oil tanks are generally made of steel. While steel offers the strength needed to hold and protect oil, it’s vulnerable to corrosion. During the manufacturing stage, modern steel tanks receive a protective surface coating to prevent corrosion. The coating, however, doesn’t last forever. It is necessary for the tanks to undergo maintenance every 5 to 10 years to reapply a surface coating to prevent corrosion, pitting and oil leaks.

Document management makes accessing critical information quick and simple, as it provides a single point of access. With the addition of document scanning, a government agency becomes better equipped to manage, collaborate, create and distribute information. As the number of government documents continues to increase, a management system unifies paper and electronic files, allowing an agency to modernize, experience higher levels of efficiency and keep records secure.

Humidity control in schools is a critical function, impacting indoor air quality, student health and the longevity of a building. When high levels of relative humidity are present, students and faculty may experience health problems and the building will degrade at a faster rate. By implementing a humidity control strategy, a school will save on maintenance and repair costs, increase comfort levels, and decrease the risk of moisture-related health concerns.

Poor indoor air quality within schools has long been identified as one of the leading causes of student and teacher illnesses. Ever since the 1920s, public schools have been aware of the importance of ventilation and humidity control. In 1923, the New York State Commission on Ventilation found that pupils in fan-ventilated rooms suffered 70 percent more upper respiratory illnesses compared to students in window-ventilated classrooms. With crowding an ongoing issue in public schools, temporary humidity control and adequate ventilation are vital to keeping infectious diseases and allergens at bay.

When applying a fireproof coating to structures, it is vital for the material to dry within a specific amount of time. While some fireproofing sprays contain chemical accelerators to speed hardening, they still produce a significant amount of moisture during the application process. Incidentally, the fire-resistant material may be more difficult to dry than drywall or cement. Without the right ambient conditions or construction drying services, a contractor may face delays and unintentionally create safety risks.