Historic buildings serve as a reminder of what once was. It gives us a glimpse of what buildings used to look like back in the past. Because some buildings are so historic, it’s impossible to damage or remove the building.
When maintaining a building’s inner workings, such as water tanks, it’s important to take extra care to prevent damage to the structure. By relining the water tanks inside historic buildings, it keeps the buildings intact.
This is where modern solutions such as tank and pipe relining comes in. At Echo Square, we’ve seen first hand how our non-intrusive relining methods can breathe new life into ageing infrastructure. It works without compromising the character of the building. For heritage sites, this approach isn’t just a good idea, it’s essential.
The Problem with Traditional Water Systems in Older Buildings
Whether it’s a Victorian house, an Edwardian school, or a listed building, older properties often still have their original water systems. Built to last, just not forever.
These older tanks and pipes present several challenges:
- Delicate materials: Many were built with early steel, concrete, or even brickwork. This could now be corroding or leaking.
- Access issues: Tanks might be built into walls or underground. This makes full replacement disruptive or impossible.
- Regulations and preservation: Interventions must comply with building conservation standards and hygiene legislation.
For building managers, contractors and heritage trusts the next question becomes – “How can we maintain safe water systems without damaging the original structure of the building?”
Our own Heritage Friendly Relining Solutions
Tank and Pipe Relining offer that perfect balance between performance and preservation. Instead of removing or rebuilding old water tanks or pipes we apply our own internal coating, which restores function and most importantly, extends the lifespan of the tank or pipes.
Discover how we tailor our services for heritage sites:
No Dig, No Damage
Our No Dig Pipe Relining Service ensures that no damage will occur to your listed building. Of course, we take extra care in all of our work, but by offering a no dig solution you can rest assured that your building will remain in good standing.
Access Isn’t a Barrier
Most older buildings will have installed Water Tank in hard to reach places. However our team is trained in working in small spaces, and accessing water tanks with access hatches installed.
Sustainable Options
Our Relining service is much more sustainable and cost effective compared to replacing tanks or pipes. With relining you can be certain that the original water tanks or pipes are given a new lease of life.
Long Term Protection
Our WRAS-Approved coating is designed to last 10-15 years, which is great news for heritage sites. The coating resists corrosion, biofilm build up and scaling. The best part? It’s also fully compliant with Legionella control regimes!
Conclusion
To conclude this blog post, we spoke about tank and pipe relining and the benefits this can provide heritage sites that are listed or where the structure must be protected at all costs. Our No dig pipe reline service is perfect to breathe new life into heritage pipework. Water tanks that were installed in hard to reach or tight spaces also can be managed via an access hatch, which Echo Square’s technicians are trained for.
Do you manage or own a heritage building? Let us know how we can help by contacting us.