5 Best Reasons on Why To Use Galvanized Steel
When it is time to choose the best type of structural steel materials for your project, there can be numerous things you must keep in mind.
Your budget is the most important factor that affects the way you purchase construction materials.
Galvanized steel is a type of steel that has been treated with an application of protective zinc coating to help prevent from rusting.
This is the process that is used to apply zinc to the steel, through the use of electrochemical and electrodeposition processes.
The steel parts are dipped in a vat of hot, molten zinc to form a protective coating.
Galvanized steel is ideal for preventing rust on iron gates, body parts of vehicles water pails and HVAC duct systems.
Here are 5 strong reasons for using galvanized steel:
- Low Initial Cost
Galvanized steel costs less than other types of treated steel. Other typical coatings such as specialized painting are much more labour intensive which results in a higher initial cost for contractors.
- Low Maintenance
Products made by galvanized steel are cost effective. This material requires much less maintenance than other types of coated steel, saving you time and money.
- Reliable Performance
The coating from galvanizing steel helps to increase the durability of the finished product. Even the standard minimum coating thickness will work to improve performance making the materials much more reliable and predictable.
- Long-Lasting
Structures made from galvanized steel has a longer life. A typical galvanized structure built is expected to have an average life span of beyond 50 years.
- Self-Healing
The galvanized coatings give an automatic protection to the areas that become damaged. The coating corrodes preferentially to the steel.
Thus, structures made from galvanized steel are more long living and do not become a victim of corrosion easily.
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