Grain Bin Base Sealing & Protection
Shooter Coatings helps protect the joint where your grain bin meets the concrete pad. We build a sloped 3 lb spray foam transition and coat it with polyurea to help move water away, reduce freeze-thaw damage, improve rodent prevention, and help seal the bin base for better aeration performance.
A Simple Process for the Customer
We keep the prep straightforward. All the customer needs to do is pull back roughly 4 inches of gravel around the grain bin base. From there, our crew handles the sealing and protection system from start to finish.
Minimal Prep Required
You clear back the gravel around the base, and we take care of the rest.
Water-Shedding Foam Build
We apply 3 lb spray foam around the base connection and build it out approximately 3 to 4 inches thick so water moves away from the joint.
Protective Polyurea Finish
We coat the foam with polyurea for long-term durability and added protection against weather, impact, and equipment contact.
Long-Term Performance
The system is designed to help prevent ice, moisture, and freeze-thaw damage from working at the base over time.
Why This System Works
The grain bin base is a common place for water to sit and for freeze-thaw cycles to cause damage over time. By building up a sloped foam transition and protecting it with polyurea, the system helps push water away from the connection point and protect the area for the long haul.
Helps Seal, Protect, and Extend Performance
This system does more than just cover the joint. It helps direct water off the base, reduces the chance of ice and freeze-thaw deterioration, adds good rodent prevention around the connection point, and helps seal the bin up better for aeration. The polyurea topcoat adds a durable outer layer built for long-term exposure to weather and contact around the bin base.
Case Study
Here is a real example of a completed grain bin base sealing project using our spray foam and polyurea system.
Sealed Base With Long-Term Protection
This project shows how we create a sloped transition at the grain bin base and protect it with polyurea for a cleaner, stronger, and longer-lasting finish.
Our Installation Process
Clear the Gravel
The customer pulls back approximately 4 inches of gravel around the grain bin base.
Apply 3 lb Spray Foam
We spray around the bin where it meets the concrete pad and build the foam out to create slope.
Shape for Drainage
We build the material to roughly 3 to 4 inches thick so water sheds away from the base instead of sitting at the joint.
Coat With Polyurea
We apply a protective polyurea layer for long-term performance, sealing, and added durability.
Project Photos
A few more views of the grain bin base protection system in the field, including wider and tighter angles that show the finished transition and coating work.
Why Producers Choose Shooter Coatings
Get a Quote for Your Grain Bin Project
Tell us about your grain bin setup and we can help you protect the base connection with a long-lasting spray foam and polyurea system built for sealing, drainage, and durability.