When it comes to industrial safety and environmental compliance, bunds are often overlooked—until they fail. These secondary containment areas are your last line of defence against spills, leaks, and ground contamination. At Tankline, we believe that a well-maintained, professionally lined bund isn’t just a regulation tick-box—it’s a vital part of your operational integrity.
What Is a Bund?
A bund is a containment area built around storage tanks, drums, or chemical processing equipment. Its purpose is simple: to catch and hold any leaked or spilled materials that escape from the primary container. But without proper lining, bunds can crack, degrade, or absorb harmful substances, rendering them useless when you need them most.
The Role of Bund Lining
Bund lining is the process of applying a protective, chemical-resistant coating to the internal surfaces of a bund. This barrier:
- Prevents chemical seepage into the ground
- Improves bund durability by sealing cracks and joints
- Ensures compliance with environmental regulations
- Makes cleaning and maintenance significantly easier
From fuel depots and chemical plants to water treatment sites and agricultural facilities, bund lining is essential wherever hazardous substances are stored.
Why Bund Lining Shouldn’t Be Ignored
✅ Environmental Protection: Prevents soil and water pollution
✅ Regulatory Compliance: Meets HSE and EA standards, including CIRIA C736 and PPG guidelines
✅ Cost Efficiency: Avoids expensive cleanup operations and fines
✅ Longevity: Extends the life of bunded structures with minimal disruption
✅ Safety: Reduces risk to personnel and the public
Tankline’s Specialist Bund-Line System
At Tankline, we provide a full turnkey solution:
- Construction of Bunds for new build sites from pre-design of the bund to waterproofing
- Site inspection & assessment & Project Management
- Surface preparation, including Blast-Clean & Power-Clean
- Application of our high-performance lining systems Bund-Line
- Slip-resistant finishes where foot traffic is expected
- Full QA documentation with every job
We tailor each solution to the chemical resistance required, the bund’s structural condition, and environmental exposure. Our team is ICATS-certified, confined space trained, and experienced with complex industrial projects across the UK.
Get It Right the First Time
A failing bund is an environmental disaster waiting to happen. Don’t leave it to chance. With Tankline’s expert bund lining services, you can be confident in long-lasting protection, full compliance, and peace of mind.
📞 Contact us today to book a site survey or request technical guidance.
