The water tank is an essential part of the practice of gathering water, regardless of whether your catchment area is on the rooftop or somewhere close to the ground. After all, rainwater goes to waste if it is not stored immediately upon collection. One of the things to consider in order to get the most out of a water tank is the tank’s location. There are a number of factors to consider when choosing the location of your water tank, and these are tank measurements, size, and space of your property, pipework and plumbing framework, and the appearance of your property. Tank measurement The best measurement depends on the shape of the water tank you are opting for. Slimline tanks bear a slim profile, and thus the best one should measure just like another layer of wall. Under deck, tanks are intended to be set up under the deck, as the name implies, and thus the best ones are shaped like wide boxes. As for rounded tanks, which are usually set up on platforms or towers, the best measurements depend on how much water you want to be stored in them. Once the measurement of the tank is known, then the next thing to do is to measure the size and space of your property. Size and Space of your property It is important that you know the available space you have in your home regardless of what type of tank you are going to buy besides it all takes up space especially if your water tank will be installed above the ground and aside from that you will be able to know whether an above ground water tank is suited for you or underground water tank is your only option due to the limited space you have. Whenever you are about to install a water tank in your home, it is given that you will search for a spot where it should be placed. Property Appearance The presence of a water tank in your property can be bothersome to some people, even if it ensures that you get the amount of water you need each day with or without a restriction. For this reason, it is important to make the tank less noticeable. Some ideas include concealing it among plants, placing it at the back of your home, and setting it up in wooden housing. Pipes and plumbing framework Locate … Continue reading Factors to Consider in Locating Your Water Tank at Home