tank roof geodesic dome roof tank cover TANK ROOF Concerned about the integrity of your tank's roof? Yet there are a number of potential benefits to be gained from the ability to cold tap on the tank roof while in service. The subject of tapping holes into the roof of an external floating roof tank while the tank roof is in service is frequently a very sensitive issue in the eyes of both tank roof farm managers and tank maintenance personnel. There can be some substantial benefits associated with the ability to create additional openings on the tank roof during service. Conventional cold tapping method involves drilling holes in the tank roof while using large quantities of cooling water to prevent fire or explosion. The ideal solution to this situation would be an effective, fast and above all completely safe method for cold tapping holes in the tank roof while the tank is in service. For tank roofs , GeodomeRoof gore-cut pre engineered laminated foam panels can be secured with welded concealed clips directly to the tank roof or with a non-welded external cable or banding network. A circular prestressed concrete potable water tank with a horizontally and vertically post-tensioned wall, post-tensioned membrane floor with integral wall and column footings. Tank roofs shall be capable of supporting anticipated live loading. Where it is necessary for employees to gage, sample, or perform other operating duties at a tank roof level or from or on tank roofs, safe access to the roof shall be provided. When in the open position, the covers of gage, sampling and manhole openings in tank roofs shall be securely attached to the roof or roof opening fixture.