Description

This Standard provides guidance for architects, engineers, builders, the surface coating industry and users of protective services in general, on paint coating systems for the protection of steel work against corrosion.

The designer can choose from a selection of systems based on expected service life to first maintenance for various environments. The systems recommended herein are based on good industrial practice and usage; however, local knowledge of any corrosion problem should influence the decisions taken.

In providing recommendations on up-to-date protection systems, the Committee is aware of the large number of systems used commercially, but, to avoid confusion, has included only a limited range of systems for each type of environment.