We have read about the key differences between steel and plastic water tanks in the previous month’s blog here.Steel or Plastic Water Tank: Which One Is Better?

Water storage tanks come in a wide range of variety. This blog will focus on a detailed comparison between concrete and plastic water tanks. Let’s find out which one is better keeping in mind the below-mentioned points.

Features

Concrete water tanks are the oldest type of water tanks. It is quite strong and durable and comes in different shapes such as rectangular, circular, etc. While plastic water tanks are light in weight and quite popular today. These tanks are leak and rust proof, economical, durable and require less maintenance. It is available in a cubical and circular shape. Plastic water tanks are manufactured using high-density polyethylene. On the other hand, concrete water tanks are made of reinforced cement concrete or ferrocement. The connection of the plastic tank is flexible while concrete water tanks are rigid. A concrete water tank has a high breaking strength when compared to a plastic water tank.

Installation & Maintenance

Plastic water tanks are easier to install as it is light in weight. Concrete tanks require more skilled labor to construct, waterproof and install it. Its construction is not easy. Concrete water tanks are also difficult to clean and therefore requires more maintenance than a plastic water tank.

Cost

Concrete water tanks are more expensive than plastic water tanks. The size and location of a concrete tank such as which floor it is constructed have to be taken into consideration as well. The higher the terrace, the higher the labor cost in case of concrete tanks.

Natural Disaster

Natural disasters including earthquake, cyclone, etc. Is the most important factor to be considered while deciding upon which one is better. During the cyclone, the plastic water tank may get dislocated if it is empty or partially filled. It is safer during an earthquake as it is light in weight and flexible in connections. In the case of concrete water tanks, the situation is simply reverse.

Keeping into mind the above considerations, it can be concluded by saying that the plastic water tank is highly recommended for both domestic and commercial uses. Penguin tank manufactures the best quality domestic and commercial plastic water storage tank in West Bengal, India. Get one for your home or office today.