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Switching from hot dip galvanized

We are using hot dip galvanized coating to protect our metal towers; can we which the hot dip galvanized techn. to the same level of protection, silver colour, layer is strong, and flexible?

Samir Sabry Mahmoud
- Dokki, Giza, Egypt
2006

The current high price of zinc has many people questioning alternatives to galvanizing.
But consider the cost of this system against the total cost of the item and the cost of maintenance to prevent corrosion.

Hot dip Galv is still the best value corrosion protection for exterior applications in steel.

Geoff Crowley
Crithwood Ltd.
Westfield, Scotland, UK

2006

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