Cost effective rust and corrosion treatment

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Steelwork corrosion costs industry and utility companies as well as public authorities vast amounts of money on a regular basis. Corrosion resistance of new structures seems to be low down the agenda and it is only in the years that follow completion of the structure that the real costs of corrosion are felt. The costs of applying an effective corrosion barrier at the outset are significantly less than the costs of future maintenance programmes to contain the problem. Unfortunately these projects do not seem to be costed based on net present values of future maintenance but on up front completion costs.

The use of galvanized steel is clearly a good answer but the cost of this treatment can be prohibitive for large construction projects. HDG (hot dip galvanised) steel over 50+ years of life and offers a much lower annual maintenance cost of the life cycle of the structure. It is by far the most economic solution to corrosion if one takes a long term view. However I have been asked to offer a cheaper initial cost method which offers a distinct advantage over the red lead or other basic steel primer but is significantly cheaper than HDG. The best compromise I have found is an American product "Rust Bullet" which is now also available in the UK. Details can be obtained from HTTP://www.rustbulletuk.com.

The use of a good rust inhibitive coating such as Rust Bullet not only protects the steelwork from corrosion but also acts a very tough coating which is resistant to most chemicals and physical abrasive damage over prolonged periods of time.