There are many instances where hot-dip galvanized coatings will have to be painted. Although well-established quality assurance processes are available for painting hot-dip galvanized parts in a ...

It is not unusual to see paint peeling off gutters or downspouts. Gutter, downspouts and duct work are all made of galvanized metal. The galvanizing process leaves behind oils that make it difficult ...

Metal roofs seem to be in vogue today, and many people mistakenly believe that they are a product of the modern era. Metal ...

We have a 30-year-old galvanized-steel door that's suddenly not holding paint. I used oil primer and numerous topcoats, but nothing helps.—DAVID G., WOODINVILLE, WASHINGTON The problem is ...

Q. We have a 30-foot handrail alongside the flagstone steps and walkway leading up to the front door of our residence. The handrail has been in use about 5 years and so far I have been unable to make ...

Engineering and technical staff often get confused over the various terms bandied about in South African industry such as ‘galvanized’ or ‘cold galvanizing’ or ‘zinc-rich paints’. So, what’s the ...

Galvanized coatings have extraordinary properties than other protective coatings, in their resistance to oxidation and weathering. When paint coatings are breached, they become degraded by under-film ...