When it comes to fertilizer storage your top priority should be safety.
The least amount of risk involves having a building or area dedicated to fertilizer storage; separated from offices neighboring dwellings and bodies of water; protected from extreme heat and flooding. The storage area should have an impermeable floor with secondary containment, away from plant material and high traffic areas. Clean-up equipment should be readily available.
Storage areas should not contain pesticides or other greenhouse chemicals; should be no food, drink, tobacco products, or livestock feed present.
The best material you should use for your fertilizer storage facility is steel. Why?
Steel protects your fertilizer from flooding. Fertilizer can be ruined by water—but the consequences could be more severe. Excessive nitrate concentrations in drinking water can cause health risks, especially in young children. Phosphorus can be transpo
rted to surface waters and cause algae blooms and eutrophication; resulting in poor water quality. Storing fertilizers separate from other chemicals in dry conditions can minimize these risks. Extra care needs to be given to concentrate stock solutions. Secondary containment should always be used. If flooding should occur steel will be your first line of defense.
Steel provides flexible design. When storing fertilizer, you may have multiple types of fertilizer in various types of containers. Using steel for your construction provides a fertilizer storage facility that offers flexible options and can adequately separate your fertilizers. For instance example, if you're using dry fertilizers, you will need require more storage room than if you store liquid fertilizers because liquid fertilizer is far which are more concentrated.
Climate Control. Temperature is key when keeping your fertilizer in optimal condition. Arco Steel knows exactly how to design storage units for perfect climate control. So no matter how low or high the temperatures dip your fertilizer will be at the optimal temperature to protect it from damage.
When it comes to complex storage needs, Arco Building Systems has solutions that meet both your storage needs and budget. Call us at 1-800-241-8339 to speak to one of our knowledgeable experts who can guide you to the best steel building solution to meet your unique needs.
