How to Construct Brick Masonry Overhead Water Tank

Brick masonry water storage tanks are constructed for storage of water. They are of two types- overhead water storage tanks and under ground water storage tanks. Brick masonry overhead tank should be constructed nearest to the fittings through which the water is supplied so that long horizontal length of GI pipes could be avoided. The tank should be constructed 30 to 45 cm above from the terrace to provide easy cleaning under storage tank.



All fittings such as supply pipes, distribution pipes, over flow pipes, and air vent pipes should be fixed during construction of the wall for water tank. Any hole should not be drilled after completion of construction. If it’s done, leakage problems may occur. Apply vibrated cement concrete in 1:1.5:3 ratios for top and bottom slab. The slab and sides of water tank should be plastered and rendered with cement slurry to avoid leakage. This tank should be circular or rectangular in shape. Proper over flow pipe should be fixed and be connected to the rainwater pipe. Ball valve /Ball Cock should be fixed into the tank to avoid overflow.

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Vastu Tips for Overhead Water Tank

Vastu verifies to set up overhead water tank in west or southwest direction of building. The water tank in this direction creates balance of energies in the house. Overhead water tank is not good at center of the house as it is a heavy structure and will make center heavy. Tank should be 2 feet above form the slab.

There should not be leakage in overhead tank as it can cause loss of money. It should not be made of plastic. If the tank is of plastic, it should be of black or blue color as these colors absorb sun rays which create positive energy when absorbed in water. Let’s know more vastu tips for overhead water tank.

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