It is not unusual to see paint peeling off gutters or downspouts. Gutter, downspouts and duct work are all made of galvanized metal. The galvanizing process leaves behind oils that make it difficult ...

Metal roofs seem to be in vogue today, and many people mistakenly believe that they are a product of the modern era. Metal roofs, however, pre-date the contemporary asphalt shingle roof by a couple of ...

There are many instances where hot-dip galvanized coatings will have to be painted. Although well-established quality assurance processes are available for painting hot-dip galvanized parts in a ...

Q. We have a 30-foot handrail alongside the flagstone steps and walkway leading up to the front door of our residence. The handrail has been in use about 5 years and so far I have been unable to make ...

Did you see in the recent news the catastrophic gas explosion that killed nine people on the island of Jersey in the English Channel? It’s early in the investigation, and the experts may not ever be ...

PAINTING a corrugated roof is a DIY job that can boost both the kerb appeal and value of your home. The first thing to decide before painting your roof is what colour to use. You can buy specialist ...

Galvanized coatings have extraordinary properties than other protective coatings, in their resistance to oxidation and weathering. When paint coatings are breached, they become degraded by under-film ...