November 6, 2023
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
Design Freedom
Due to the lighter, stronger members which mean less supports, steel designs are often more open providing endless design options. Steel is also easily curved, arched, and manipulated for architectural visual interest. Finally, lighter members allow ease in expansion later, as you can easily weld and bolt on new material often in the same footprint.
Aesthetics
The lightness of steel members, and the ability to bend, curve, and roll the pieces as a visual element is highly desirable. The structural steel addressing functional demands can also become part of the exposed beauty and uniqueness of a project.
Sustainable
Steel is the most recycled material in the world, with nearly 90% of all structural steel coming from recycled sources and the reclamation rate (amount of steel available for recycling that is in fact recycled) is 100%. (Similarly, 30% of all zinc comes from recycled sources, and 80% is reclaimed.) Furthermore, in the past 20 years, structural steel has reduced its carbon footprint nearly 50%, and the energy used in the production of structural steel has decreased 30%, and the conservation of water used in the closed-loop recycling has improved. Coupling the advances of structural steel with the longevity of hot-dip galvanizing enhances the sustainability even more.
Services
- Express Galvanising and Delivery Service
- Consulting during the design and construction phase
- Corrosion protection consulting
- Support with final building inspections
- Custom-made logistic services
- Full-Service Logistics
- Deliveries of materials to site
- Transport arrangements
Specifier Galvanising Checklist
The achievement of a quality hot dip galvanized coating, for general and architectural
February 8, 2018
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Sperrin Galvanisers Draperstown
Jim McErlean
Sales Manager
Sperrin Galvanisers Tynagh
Michéal Murray
Technical Sales Representative
