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Thinking BIG!

Banks Industrial Group provides the Thinking BIG! Blog in the spirit of sharing knowledge and advancing best practices for industrial insulation and maintenance.

Metal Guard Rail vs Flexible Guard Rail

Sourcing the Best Warehouse Safety Barriers: Steel vs Polymer

Hard hats, painted floor lines, warning signs, lock out-tag out procedures, handover briefings…these are all hallmarks of a good workplace safety program.

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Rusted sheet metal air duct underneath wet, deteriorated insulation on a building rooftop

Reasons Why Ductwork Fails and How to Avoid Them

It’s probably one of the most important systems in a commercial or industrial facility that is rarely seen and thought about even less; the ductwork. While it may be out of sight,..

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prison warden discovers a hole in concrete wall

What if Shawshank Prison Had a Repair for Concrete and Pipe Corrosion?

“Get busy living or get busy dying.” One of many memorable quotes uttered by prisoner Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding, played by Morgan Freeman, in the 1994 iconic film “Shawshank..

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examples of protective coating prep, application and evaluation

Why Protective Coatings Fail

You’ve no doubt heard the old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? In the world of industrial coatings, truer words were never spoken! The right coatings can..

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wet insulation causing problems on rooftop air ducts

How wrapped insulation on rooftop ducts fail

Exterior HVAC ducts can be found on most large industrial or commercial buildings, extending from air handlers along the rooftops. These ducts can extend up to hundreds of feet to..

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Corroded rebar causes concrete spalling on a railroad overpass

The Top 3 Reasons Concrete Fails

If concrete is strong enough to hold up tall buildings, support landing planes, and create sea walls against the ocean, how can it fail after years of rock-steady service?

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