Protrusions within tank tops – Roxul Industrial Insulation Process User Manual

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Protrusions within tank tops

Protrusions within the tank top insulation may
lead to leakage of rainwater or pollution with
chemical substances due to overfilling of the tank.
Keep the number of protrusions in the tank top to
a minimum. If this is not possible, apply the
construction stated below.

A: welded steel bar attached on the roof with a
stainless steel strip

B: applying ProRox

®

insulation

1. Tank roof - 2. Cladding - 3. ProRox

®

pressure

resistant insulation - 4. Aluminum finishing strip -
5. Bolts and rivets (stainless steel) - 6. Strip (stainless
steel) - 7. Weld - 8. Welded steel bar

C: Finishing with aluminum cladding

1. Sealing tape - 2. ProRox

®

insulation - 3.  Perforated

sheet (ventilation)

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