[TowerTalk] Alternative tower coatings

[Dan Simmonds]

Hi all,

As we all know, zinc galvanizing is by far the most common method of
protecting a metal surface on towers both inside and out. I'm wondering if
anyone has ever seen a tower section coated with a different material other
than this. I know companies such as PPG have some excellent paint systems
available today that could be applied much the same way as with a zinc bath
with much less cost. Types of powder coatings could perhaps be used which are
nearly as tough as galvanizing, as it looks after a bit of study on the
subject. It also may be a way to bring that old rusty tower back to life on
the inside. I'd be interested to hear anyone's comments about this, or on
products that may be suitable.


73
Dan KE3YT
ke3yt@usa.net

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