GALVANISING FOR ARCHITECTS
Architects and Engineers specify galvanizing because it’s the most effective corrosion system with a long, maintenance-free lifespan. Buildings constructed with steel framing and galvanized steel elements enjoy a number of benefits other materials cannot provide.
Areas of particular consideration include:
- Duplex Systems
- Galvanising vs Paint Systems
Contact Sperrin Galvanisers with any questions or concerns you may have.
HOT DIP GALVANISING – SPECIFIER CHECKLIST
The achievement of a quality hot dip galvanized coating, for general and architectural use, is dependent on many issues, some controllable and some not. This checklist addresses the issues that can be controlled by the designer. Read more…
DUPLEX SYSTEMS
A duplex system is the combination of two protective coating systems: a hot-dip galvanized coating followed by a topcoat of paint or powder coating. When used together, duplex systems provide a life expectancy that’s approximately 1.5 to 2.3 times greater than either protection method applied independently. Read more…
GALVANIZING VS. PAINT SYSTEMS
Hot dip galvanizing is often perceived to be more expensive than it is. There are two reasons for this: Firstly, that such a high performance coating is automatically assumed to be expensive. Secondly, the initial cost of galvanizing relative to paint has changed significantly over recent years. Painting costs have steadily increased whilst galvanizing costs have remained stable. Read more…
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Sperrin Galvanisers Draperstown
Jim McErlean
Technical Sales Representative
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email: jim.mcerlean@wordpress-947144-3296796.cloudwaysapps.com

Sperrin Galvanisers Tynagh
Michéal Murray
Technical Sales Representative
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