Water storage and in particular fire protection water storage is a critical requirement for property owners, both public and private and commercial businesses. Increased demand for more infrastructure on limited plots of land means that it is becoming ever more difficult to find space for all of the plant and machinery that is needed to service a building or industrial facility. Traditional methods of solving this problem no longer fit the bill.
So, what’s the solution?
Here at Franklin Hodge, the solution is simple: a sectional tank with a flexible and versatile design. The Firetainer® tank. Custom-made storage tanks with the ability to fit into restricted and odd-shaped spaces, the Firetainer® tank has unique design benefits that allow architects, design engineers and developers to make the most effective use of previously ‘redundant’ spaces in buildings.
We believe that you shouldn’t have to reconfigure your property or building to fit a water storage tank; rather, the tank should be built specifically to fit the space available.
And with that in mind, it gives us great pleasure to introduce our range of custom sectional tanks.
What Is a Custom Sectional Tank?
Most consumers don’t really think about how much water must be stored across various sites, to facilitate local hydrants, built-in sprinkler systems, to keep drinking water flowing, and to cover the multitude of running water demands in areas away from mains supplies.
It’s only when they do that custom sectional tanks step into the spotlight.
A sectional tank is designed to hold high volumes of liquid on site, whether that be for hospitality, industrial, or retail use. The main design trait of these tanks, and what makes them different from other storage tanks on the market, is the sectional design – visible in the square joints you see from the exterior of the tank.
This sectional construction allows the tank to be transported to site in pieces and built in-situ – a design trait which is crucial to facilitating our tanks’ versatility. Because tanks are built on-site, they can be designed to fit any space, regardless of its complexity.
Why Is Versatility so Important When Designing a Storage Tank?
As alluded to at the start of this article, storage is becoming an increasingly complex obstacle to overcome. Limited space within industrial and business premises means that designers need to be inventive when ascertaining where and how water and other liquids will be stored.
Standard tanks are not built to fit into awkward corners and challenging spaces. It is only through a customised approach that you can hope to use and maximise the space available, fitting the tank around unique obstacles.
The Benefits of a Custom Sectional Tank
We’ve already covered the importance of the ‘custom’ label on Franklin Hodge’s sectional tanks, ensuring that tanks are able to maximise the space available.
But that’s not the only benefit worth noting.
When it comes to the storage of liquid on-site, especially in a hospitality or retail environment which is public-facing and represents the face of your business, it’s important to integrate solutions which withstand the test of time. Sectional water tanks are incredibly durable and long-lasting, owing to the materials used and the unrivalled design standards which have earned accolades from the Factory Mutual Approval and the UK Loss Prevention Certification Board.
The use of high-grade materials also means that water stored in these tanks can be certified safe for drinking, as well as for use across sprinkler systems, hydrant systems, and more.
And let’s not forget that because these tanks are custom-made, there is no space too awkward or too contained for a custom-built tank. These products have been designed with those awkward corners in mind and are uniquely positioned to be built on-site.
How to Design a Sectional Tank for Your Site
If you’re looking into the process of creating a sectional tank that maximises the storage space in your facility or on your site, the Franklin Hodge team is here to help.
Our team is available via our phone line or email and will be able to advise on the best approach to building a sectional tank for your business.
