Corrosion Control: Part 3 – The Effects of Corrosion on Buildings and Structures
In broad terms, corrosion refers to the deterioration of metals as a result of their reaction with the environment.Unfortunately, corrosion isn’t only an aesthetic issue, as it can cause expensive and dangerous damage to buildings, bridges, machinery, equipment, electrical systems and pipelines. To help business professionals understand what’s really a...
Corrosion Control: Part 2 – Corrosion Resistant Coatings
Corrosion resistant coatings provide tough, durable finishes with excellent anti-corrosion properties, flexibility, color stability and film integrity, even after prolonged exposure to the hostile environment of Florida. However, achieving the most suitable technical solution for each metal component or structure depends on the ability of the commercial pai...
Corrosion Control: Part 1 – Types of Corrosion
Causing hundreds of billions of dollars in losses each year, corrosion is a very common yet serious problem across different industries and environments. One thing to note is that corrosion can be intensified and accelerated by the presence of high temperatures, high relative humidity, salt air, harsh chemicals, and even by mold, moss and dirt deposits. Sinc...