Concrete is an invaluable component in many septic systems. Its usefulness in custom tank capacities and thicknesses make it a go-to solution for many installers. But with that, comes inevitable deterioration over time.
Mark Hayes, owner of Minnesota Geotechnical Services in Maple Lake, Minnesota, has pondered the puzzle of tank rot for years and believes to have discovered its main cause. As for a solution to the problem, Hayes is still working on it.So what exactly is tank rot? “It’s the name for a concrete tank that disintegrates due to biological and chemical reactions,” says Hayes.A trifecta of troubleAs with many
