Zinc coatings on mild-steel fasteners
Avoiding corrosion of fasteners requires careful detailing to ensure detrimental chemical reactions do not occur, which can reduce the life of the fastener.
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Avoiding corrosion of fasteners requires careful detailing to ensure detrimental chemical reactions do not occur, which can reduce the life of the fastener.
The selection and maintenance of building elements and materials is one situation where out of sight should not be out of mind. In many situations, corrosion and deterioration may be occurring that is difficult to detect or see.
New Zealand’s unique environment, with its long coastline and geothermal areas, provides challenges for building material durability. To help, a BRANZ pilot study has made progress towards a unified atmospheric corrosivity map.