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How Hot-Dip Galvanizing Works

Hot-dip galvanizing is essentially a process that coats steel with a protective layer of zinc alloy to protect it from corrosion. Not only is it a relatively simple and cost-effective process, but the resulting benefits will last for decades. Let’s take a look at the galvanizing process from start to finishThe ProcessPreparationFirst and foremost, the steel itself must be thoroughly inspected to ensure…

Galvanizing-plant owner rejects criticisms over pollution

Zero emissions ‘doesn’t exist in this world,’ says Ebco Metal Finishing LP's chief operating officer.

How to choose the right architectural coating for structural concrete

Coatings for concrete have come a long way since the days when quickly peeling exterior paints were used strictly for decorative purposes. This list details the most important properties to consider when picking a coating, including: waterproofing, carbonation resistance, UV resistance and elasticity.

Germ-fighting catheter coating may help prevent infections

Brown University researchers have developed a new antibacterial coating for intravascular catheters that could one day help to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections, the most common type of hospital-acquired infection.

Galvanizing grandmothers ... and others

TRAVERSE CITY — Mary Kathryn Parker upended a stainless steel bowl on a length of zebra-print fabric and traced around the bowl’s rim.

Galvalume® vs. Galvanized Metal Roofing

What are the differences between Galvalume® and Galvanized roofing panels? ABC explains the benefits of these coatings and how they affect metal roofs.

How to Build a Business Case for Account-Based Marketing

Use this resource from Terminus as a helpful guide when pitching or considering a shift to account-based marketing.

AQHA: 15 Brilliant Ideas for Repurposing a Galvanized Water Tank

From a lovely decor piece to something with a practical use, galvanized water tanks can be transformed into something you’ll wonder how you ever lived without.

Should You DIY a Galvanized Steel Hot Tub in Your Backyard?

It might depend on your—and your partner’s—patience levels.

Buying a Home with a Well? 5 Things to Know and Do

Approximately 15 million American households (roughly 15%) rely on private residential wells for their drinking water. The other 85% obtain theirs from loc

Photographers Who Galvanized Landscape Photography...

Landscape photography is an important category in the world of photography with photographers who are still expanding the genre today.

A Rustic Garden: Woven Galvanized Wire Yard Fence Gates

Fencing comes in a variety of materials and styles; all meant to fit the specific needs of the customer. Because a fence becomes a part of the landscape, choosing a style that defines the owner's needs is as important as matching a fence's material to its function. Considerations include whether a fence is meant to safely contain animals, to keep rodents out of a garden, or to decoratively define a home's style. There are other uses for fences, but containment, exclusion, and decoration…

Stock Tank Style: Galvanized Tubs and Troughs Find a Home Indoors

Galvanized-metal farm troughs turn up around the house as furniture, storage bins, sinks and tubs for people and pets

How to Mix Metals in Bathroom Finishes

My modern organic bathroom design is highly impacted by mix metal finishes! Learn how to mix metals in bathroom finishes with 3 simple tips. #bathroomdesign #bathroomfinishes #bathroomdecor

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Adhesive Coating Applications and Considerations |

Adhesive coating/laminating is used in commercial roofing and can be a great way to reduce the time and labor costs to cover and protect your building. Adhesives can be used to bond pretty much anything that can be rolled up—foams, … Continue reading →