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Silo Maintenance Guide – 6 Must-Know Tips To Protect & Extend Asset Life
Silos are a hefty investment for your business. With a lifespan of 20 – 50 years and reduced storage costs, your silo should deliver a great return on your investment….
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Industrial Silo Painting for Long-Term Performance
At Norris Commercial refurbishment, we provide professional industrial painting for silos, storage tanks, and concrete structures, helping to protect them from corrosion, weathering, and general wear.
Industrial silos and structures are constantly exposed to harsh conditions, ranging from moisture and UV rays to chemicals and temperature changes. Over time, this can lead to surface damage, corrosion, and costly maintenance if not addressed.
Our approach starts with thorough paint surface preparation. Our team will remove coatings, rust, and contaminants using methods such as abrasive blasting and high-pressure washing. This ensures proper adhesion and a consistent finish when the new coating is applied.
We use high-performance paint systems that are designed for industrial environments, offering resistance to moisture, chemicals and temperature changes. Whether you require anti-corrosion primers, epoxy, or polyurethane topcoats, we use premium products that provide long-lasting protection and reduce maintenance costs.
The result is a well-protected surface that not only looks good but also reduces the need for ongoing maintenance and helps to extend the lifespan of your structure.
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Re-painted Silo for Tarmac
When Tarmac came to Norris Contracting with a silo painting query, they were able to utilise their experience to advise on the most practical solution and carry out the works in a speedy turnaround.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our Silo Painting services across Nottingham and the East Midlands.
Industrial silos are constantly exposed to weather, moisture, UV exposure, and harsh operating conditions, which can cause coatings to deteriorate over time. Repainting helps protect the steel or concrete surface from corrosion, improves visibility and appearance, and helps extend the working life of the silo.
How often a silo needs repainting will depend on its age, condition, exposure to weather, and the environment it operates in. Regular repainting helps protect the structure from corrosion, maintain its appearance, and extend the lifespan of the silo.
Yes. Proper surface preparation and protective coating systems help seal exposed surfaces and reduce the risk of rust, corrosion, and weather-related deterioration. Ongoing maintenance painting can also help identify surface damage before it develops into more serious structural issues.
See what our customers say about us...
From the minute the Norris team came on to our site they were punctual, friendly and very professional. I cannot speak highly enough of these guys, and they truly care about customer satisfaction.
Ilkeston Site Engineer
Ingersoll Rand
From our first contact with Norris their representative was both proactive and responsive. They provided valuable advice and guidance on the correct floor covering that would be best suited to our requirements.
Ilkeston Site Engineer
Ingersoll Rand
We chose Norris as our preferred contractor as they did not question the tight schedule we were working to for project completion. They went over and above and exceeded our expectations to get the job done in the time frame.
Ilkeston Site Engineer
Ingersoll Rand
We’ve hired Norris Contracting for several full refurbishment projects, including complete strip-outs and renovations of staff rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms. They have consistently delivered a high standard of workmanship, supported by an experienced and professional team. Communication throughout each project has been excellent, with regular site visits and updates keeping us informed every step of the way. Their reliability, attention to detail, and quality of work provide real peace of mind, and we would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Services Manager
CP Riverside School
The work was done to a very high standard and on time. Your staff were courteous and polite at all times.
Steve Blackburn
General Manager - Donaldson Timber Engineering
Your workers made an excellent job of repainting our offices and they were accommodating and courteous at all times, causing our staff the minimum disruption possible in the circumstances. Thank you.
Moira Smith
Administration & Finance Manager - Frame
We are very pleased with the way Norris handled the project from start to finish. Particularly the speed and efficiency with which you completed the roof, which now looks almost new.
Ellis
Managing Director - A.S. Hardware Ltd
The Norris staff have been both polite and courteous working in a tidy and conscientious manner throughout. Norris met the tight time scale and positivity accepted the sizeable challenge.
Steve Potter
Senior Engineer - Universal Flexible Packaging
Norris Painting and Interiors completed some decoration works for us at Hart’s Restaurant. They did a fine job to our entire satisfaction.
Tim Hart
Proprietor - Hart’s Restaurant
The members of staff were very thorough whilst carrying out their works, they were also very professional and informative. I’m very satisfied with the quality of their work excellent all round.
Jake
Site Manager - Cemex UK