Expert FRP Tank Crack & Leak Repair

Yes. Fiberglass and FRP tanks, piping, nozzles, and liners can often be repaired when damage is properly evaluated and matched with the correct resin and reinforcement system. Repair options may include crack stabilization, leak sealing, corrosion-barrier restoration, structural laminate rebuilds, nozzle repair, or full relining. A detailed inspection helps determine whether repair is safe and cost-effective compared with replacement.

FRP tank cracks and leaks can result from impact damage, forklift contact, dropped equipment, shell distortion, chemical attack, liner degradation, ultraviolet exposure, thermal stress, abrasion, or product migration beneath the corrosion coat. Nozzle interfaces and floor areas are also common failure points. Identifying the root cause is essential so the repair addresses both the visible leak and the underlying laminate condition.

Emergency timing depends on the tank condition, access, stored product, and required safety preparation, but AFTR offers 24/7 emergency service across North America. Field crews are equipped with Service-Pack containers carrying blended resins, fiberglass mats, and veil laminates, allowing work to begin quickly after assessment. Many repairs are coordinated around active operations, shutdown windows, nights, or weekends.

Repair is often the preferred option when the tank’s structure can be safely restored and the corrosion barrier can be rebuilt for the stored product. Targeted repair or relining can save significant capital expense, avoid long replacement lead times, and reduce production disruption. Replacement may be recommended only when inspection shows the vessel is no longer a suitable repair candidate.

AFTR uses tank-specific resin and laminate systems, including custom-blended isophthalic and terephthalic polyester, vinylester, and epoxy resins. Reinforcements can include fiberglass mat, chopped strand, Nexus, Harlar, carbon veil, and other corrosion-barrier materials. Each system is selected based on the stored chemical, concentration, operating temperature, and required structural or lining performance.

Yes. FRP chemical storage tanks holding materials such as sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, ferric chloride, and hydrochloric acid can often be relined after proper cleaning, inspection, and substrate preparation. The compromised corrosion coat is repaired or removed, then rebuilt with a product-specific resin and veil system designed for chemical exposure, temperature, and long-term service conditions.

Not always. Some repairs require the tank to be taken out of service, cleaned, ventilated, and prepared for safe access, but scheduling can often be coordinated around planned outages, shutdowns, night shifts, or weekends. AFTR’s repair-first approach focuses on minimizing disruption while ensuring the work area, laminate preparation, cure requirements, and final inspection are completed correctly.

American Fiberglass Tank Repair provides FRP tank inspection, crack repair, leak repair, relining, and emergency services across all 50 U.S. states, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The company also serves Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and select international locations. Dedicated facilities in New Hampshire support tanker trailer relining and broader field service operations.