I am President of a 12 year old community complex in El Cotillo (89 apartments / 30 locales), that is wrestling with the ongoing problem of water tanks on roofs, suffering from UV deterioration and regular leaks. Are there any communities that have found an alternative water supply solution, that doesn't require individual roof mounted tanks? We know that more recent developments have incorporated large underground tanks, but does anyone have any direct experience of changing from one system to another? Any advice / contacts appreciated.
Many thanks.
Ray
This is not meant to be a stupid question, but are the tanks still required? I have properties in Caleta and Matorral which were built with roof and garden tanks that are no longer required as the water supply to the areas is much improved from when the houses were built. The water is now plumbed directly from each individual house meter, as opposed to where I live in the sticks where the pressure remains varied and the tank essential.
Quote from: Ray2 on December 15, 2016, 19:30:31 PM
I am President of a 12 year old community complex in El Cotillo (89 apartments / 30 locales), that is wrestling with the ongoing problem of water tanks on roofs, suffering from UV deterioration and regular leaks. Are there any communities that have found an alternative water supply solution, that doesn't require individual roof mounted tanks? We know that more recent developments have incorporated large underground tanks, but does anyone have any direct experience of changing from one system to another? Any advice / contacts appreciated.
Many thanks.
Ray
My roof mounted water tanks are 20 years old and in perfect condition. Maybe the tanks purchased were cheap rubbish ?
In anycase, we have an additional tank for irrigation that we painted for estetic purposes, with waterproof/UV paint we use on the roof. This will protect it. 2 coats of paint slapped on in an hour. No skills required. That should solve the problem - but buy new tanks first.
It's a requirement of the water companies that a deposit exists to provide a supply for 2 or 3 days in the event of a mains problem. In rural areas, roof tanks not allowed (lol); supposed to be underground/surface deposits.
This might sound a bit obvious, Ray2, but had you thought about giving the tank some shelter/shade from the sun?