FAQs

Although there are products being marketed that claim to have successful adhesion to polyethylene, WaterFence does not support this practice.  Paints with adhesion promoters will work for only a limited time before peeling is experienced.  Polyethylene has a high thermal coefficient of expansion and contraction that causes the >

When selecting the tank site, insure that the site is level. Seismic and wind loads? We have an FEA report that WaterFence exceeds all Ca. State requirements. NO CEMENT PADS ARE NEEDED FOR THE INSTALLAION OF WATERFENCE.

Yes, WaterFence can be repaired through welding by qualified personnel

No, WaterFence cannot be pressurized or exposed to vacuum.

It depends, freezing temperatures most of the time will not have an effect on WaterFence, however when you leave water in the tank that you know will freeze, be sure to leave sufficient room for expansion.

Waterfence tanks will handle sustained temperatures of up to 175° F (79° C) and intermittent temperatures of up to 240° F (115° C).

WaterFence tanks are manufactured utilizing FDA compliant resins. WaterFence is for water storage. All colored tanks are in full compliance with current FDA standards for polyethylene tanks.

No, WaterFence is designed for water storage only. They are not for the storage of chemicals or fertilizers.

WaterFence is opaque and does not allow for algae growth. Any of our colored tanks prevents light transmission.

NO, WaterFence is manufactured from polyethylene compounded with ultraviolet (UV) stabilizers.  The UV stabilizers will reduce the harmful effects of ultraviolet light exposure and are intended to extend the life of a tank over similar materials that are not compounded with stabilizers. All tanks may be ordered in >