Galvanic Corrosion in Eavestrough Systems20230621090640
Galvanic Corrosion in Eavestrough Systems
June 21, 2023aluminum, calgary, corrosion, galvanic, galvanised steel, mild steel, stainless steel0 comments
Clients sometimes ask us why we insist on changing gutter brackets when we replace their eavestrough systems. Our reasoning is sometimes because the p...
Galvanizing Explained: Protection, Longevity, and Limitations20220524022456
Galvanizing Explained: Protection, Longevity, and Limitations
Galvanizing, or galvanization to give it full name, applies a coat of protective zinc coating to steel and iron to prevent rusting. The hot dip proces...
Why Galvanized Steel Is Simply Better20220118031944
Why Galvanized Steel Is Simply Better
Customers often ask us whether galvanized steel, or stainless steel fittings are better. Stainless is more expensive, because it contains a minimum 11...
How Galvanizing Delays Steel Corrosion20190515031455
How Galvanizing Delays Steel Corrosion
May 15, 2019acic rain, corrosion, galvanization, galvanizing, hot-dipped, prevention, rust, zinc0 comments
Corrosion or rusting occurs when iron or steel react with oxygen in the presence of moisture. In time, the metal may convert entirely to rust and disi...
Using Metal Sheets for Roofs and Siding20190226235052
Using Metal Sheets for Roofs and Siding
February 26, 2019aliminum, climate, colours, corrosion, dents, metal, personal taste, roof, rusting, sheets, siding0 comments
Vertical Metal Siding on a warehouse Our roofs and sidings are our first line of defence against the elements. They shield us from sun, rain, snow, he...