Why it is important to protect the concrete surfaces of reinforced concrete silage bunkers

• Reduced load-bearing capacity of the structure – corroded reinforcement and degraded concrete significantly weaken the bunker. In the worst case, the structure may collapse.
• Shortened service life of the silo – unprotected concrete surfaces deteriorate rapidly (serious damage can occur within 10–20 years).
• Environmental and safety risks – cracks in the walls can cause leakage of silage contents, contaminating soil and water and posing dangers to people and animals.
• High repair costs – repairing a damaged silo (cleaning reinforcement, restoring concrete, applying waterproofing) is very expensive and complicated.

Most common protection methods:

• Epoxy- or polyurethane-based coatings
• Fiberglass lining (GRP)
• Special acid-resistant concretes (e.g. silica-enriched)
• Plastic or rubber linings (HDPE, EPDM) in the lower sections

Traveter Grupp OÜ offers repair and polyurethane-based protective coating application for both new and existing reinforced concrete silage bunkers. Our goal is to ensure that your silo concrete surfaces remain durable, long-lasting, and easy to clean.How we work:

• Removal of damaged concrete is carried out using ultra-high-pressure water jetting.
• Reinforcement restoration – we clean rusted rebar with sandblasting, apply corrosion protection, and add supplementary reinforcement if needed.
• Concrete layer restoration – we use certified repair mortars from Sika AG that restore the protective layer and extend the structure’s service life. Restored floor structures can be loaded within just a few hours.
• Concrete surface protection – we apply Sikagard® M 790, a two-component crack-bridging membrane based on Xolutec® technology, providing excellent chemical and mechanical resistance for concrete surfaces.