by NijacRoofing | Jun 12, 2026 | Grain Silo Storage
A successful harvest depends entirely on planning ahead. For farm owners and co-op operators, that planning must include structural maintenance—specifically for your concrete grain storage facilities. If you notice cracking, flaking concrete (spalling), or exposed...
by NijacRoofing | Jun 9, 2025 | Grain Silo Storage
Grain elevators are the backbone of North Dakota’s agricultural economy. They store and process the bountiful harvests that feed our nation and the world. However, these vital structures harbor a hidden danger: combustible dust. While routine maintenance is...
by NijacRoofing | Feb 12, 2024 | Grain Silo Storage, Insulation
The world tolerated grain impurities for several centuries. But then something interesting happened: World War II, which compelled manufacturers to develop an inexpensive alternative to rubber. German industrial chemist Otto Bayer figured out the trick when he...
by NijacRoofing | Jan 16, 2024 | Grain Silo Storage, Roofing Repair and Restoration
The concrete silo is still going strong over a century after its invention. Although they are more economical than steel alternatives, concrete silos boast superior resistance to abrasion and pressure. Concrete also has this lovely tendency to not corrode when it is...
by NijacRoofing | Oct 11, 2023 | Grain Silo Storage
Why Do Grain Silos Crack? Silo walls are designed and built with long-lasting durability in mind. Even so, constant exposure to the elements and heavy usage inevitably cause the structures to exhibit damage. Vertical and horizontal cracks can appear within silo walls...
by NijacRoofing | Aug 30, 2022 | Grain Silo Storage
Grain elevator maintenance is paramount to running a profitable agricultural business. Your abilities to move and store grain must never be compromised if you are to meet your goals and satisfy your obligations to your clients. Naturally, a definitive guide to grain...
