Assessing Substrate Corrosion Under Insulation
A study has examined epoxy-based coating degradation on steel substrates under thermal insulation at high temperatures Before we delve in...Read More
Corrosion
Corrosion Prevention Strategies for Commercial Buildings
Owners and managers of commercial buildings will be well aware of the importance of good maintenance. Steel roofs and steel...Read More
Exploring Laminar Flake Coatings Technology
Protective coatings have been around for a long time. Gelatin, beeswax and clay were first used to protect building structures...Read More
What is Capillary Action?
Capillary action is when water travels in a narrow space due to the forces of cohesion and adhesion against the...Read More
Chalking and Fading on Steel Cladding
Chalking and fading coatings on steel roofing and cladding may seem harmless. Yes, it looks unsightly but at least the...Read More
Why is Commercial Gutter Maintenance so Important?
Gutter maintenance is more important than ever in the 2020s. As the climate gets wetter your gutters have more work...Read More
Metal Cladding Restoration & Repair
Well maintained metal cladding looks great and protects buildings from the elements. Its also inexpensive compared with other building materials....Read More
How to Remove Rust from a Metal Roof
Removing rust from your metal roof should always be a priority. The presence of any amount of rust is a...Read More
More Sustainable Water-based Coatings Development
Developing sustainable and environmentally friendly water based coatings, in particular corrosion treatment coatings, has always been challenging. To help combat...Read More
What is Pipeline Corrosion?
Pipeline corrosion is the oxidisation and electrochemical breakdown of the structure of a pipe used to convey any substance Pipeline...Read More
Failure to Properly Maintain Steel Roof Structures is Dangerous & Expensive
Steel roof structures are durable, long-lasting and require less maintenance compared with other roof systems. However, poorly maintained roof systems...Read More
New Graphene Incorporated Anti-corrosion Roof Coating
A protective coatings specialist based in England has used graphene in a new coating system for the first time Graphene...Read More