Elevated water tank painters face several unique challenges every day when working on the job site. The intricacies of a coatings project become exponential, and safety becomes even more paramount when crews are several hundred feet in the air. During this episode, we will talk with Steve Birchmeier, owner of Semper Fi Industrial Coatings, about the success of such projects. All of that and more coming up next on The Red Bucket.

0:00 - Intro
1:38 - Introduction to Steve Birchmeier and Semper Fi Industrial Coatings
3:59 - The First Step in the Elevated Water Tank Coating Process
5:32 - Surface Preparation Considerations for Elevated Water Tanks
7:13 - Containment for Elevated Water Tank Exteriors
8:18 - Spray Applications vs. Brush and Roll
10:02 - Creative Designs on Elevated Water Tank Exteriors
10:49 - Primers and Intermediate Coats
12:22 - Adjustments for Elevated Water Tank Applications
14:47 - Coating Applications for Elevated Water Tank Interiors
17:52 - What Can Go Wrong When Painting Elevated Water Tanks?
18:52 - Holding Conditions Inside Water Tanks
20:08 - Safety Considerations for Painting Elevated Water Tanks
23:27 - Mechanical Repairs and Welding on Elevated Water Tank Projects
24:30 - Specifications for Elevated Water Tank Projects
27:11 - Travel Requirements for Elevated Water Tank Painters
28:16 - "The Four Questions" [Non-Technical]
30:48 - "Tech Tips"
31:36 - Closing Remarks

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