Steel Chimneys

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Due to the nature of their construction steel chimneys are visually affected by weather more rapidly than any other type of chimney. Around the terminal cap, heat, weathering and acid attack are forever present.

Protection to steel chimneys is a priority and requires a frequent maintenance program.

Ultrasonic testing of the steel plate, flange bolts and joints, insulation and cladding are all included in our surveys.

E.P. Services have equipment and experience to maintain steel chimneys, record and repair defects as they arise.

Petroleum vent and gas stacks are maintained by our company, from the 30 metre cokeing plant to the 80 metre petrochemical plant stacks nad chimneys.

Tips which require refurbishment can be taken down and replaced, understanding that minimum shutdown periods are critical to industry.

Guy wires which are a structural requirement for various steel chimneys can be greased insitu, or replaced. Guy wires which are fitted to a chimney require a regular programme of maintenance. Failure of the guy wire protection fluid will accelerate deterioration of the wire and weaken the stability of the chimney.