Compatibility of aluminium and steel
Building materials are often paired – think of wood and metal – but this is not always trouble-free. In particular, when aluminium and stainless steel are used together, there may be corrosion problems.
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By Zhengwei Li – 1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
Building materials are often paired – think of wood and metal – but this is not always trouble-free. In particular, when aluminium and stainless steel are used together, there may be corrosion problems.
By Katy Stokes – 1 August 2020, Build 179
BRANZ’s timber structures durability work has seen sawn sapwood and heartwood timber exposed to the weather in various locations. The next stage is applying knowledge gained to engineered wood-based materials.
By Bruce Sedcole – 1 February 2020, Build 176
A recent caller to the BRANZ helpline scratched the surface of a problem that sometimes crops up on building sites – differing views on best practice for material compatibility.