Why is Zinc Used in Galvanizing and not Copper?

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Galvanizing makes a huge difference in the longevity of steel. A coat of zinc applied in a hot dip at a professional galvanizing facility protects steel from oxidation and other kinds of corrosion for 50, 75, and sometimes even 100 years before the very first need for maintenance. But why does steel need to be […]

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Why is Galvanizing Better than Tinning?

Why is Galvanizing Better than Tinning?

Galvanizing isn’t the only method of protecting steel and fabricated iron from corrosion and rust. There are occasions that steel and iron are protected by tinning, the application of a thin layer of tin over the surface of the underlying metal. Tinning is Not Just Used to Prevent Rust Metals are tinned by dipping them […]

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How to Clear Coat Galvanized Steel

How to Clear Coat Galvanized Steel

Over time, any type of metal is prone to rust or corrosion, it’s inevitable. It’s very important to protect the surface of your galvanized steel to extend its lifespan. So, how do you achieve this? One simple way is to clear coat the surface.  Using a clear coat extends the lifespan of the steel and […]

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Environmental Awareness & Galvanized Steel

Environment & Galvanized Steel

Galvanized steel is long-lasting steel. Galvanizing protects steel from rust and corrosion for 50, 75, 100 years and more. Galvanized steel has a growing share of the market for steel. Millions of tons of steel are galvanized every year. And that’s a good thing for the environment. Let’s take a look at some of the […]

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4 Steps to Paint Galvanized Steel

Painting galvanized steel

If you’ve ever attempted to paint over galvanized steel, you probably know that it doesn’t adhere the best. The layer of zinc on the steel protects it from corrosion, but it also rejects paint. This leads to the paint eventually shedding or peeling off.  Fortunately, for anyone who has ever wanted to paint galvanized steel, […]

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