Steel is a proven durable and efficient building material that has been used since the Industrial Revolution.  It is cost effective, aesthetically pleasing, sustainable, and strong.  However, like all metals, steel corrodes when exposed to the atmosphere.  Therefore, it is important to consider corrosion protection methods when constructing projects with exposed steel.  There are a number of different corrosion protection systems to consider including:

• Hot-Dip Galvanizing
• Duplex Systems
• Zinc Coatings 
• Protective Coatings 
• Special Steels 
• Sacrificial Anodes

This section will provide information on the various methods of corrosion protection, including application, performance characteristics, corrosion resistance and other information important to consider before specifying your corrosion protection system.