Description

Sun, sea spray and geothermal activity are the background to our lives – fun in the present but silently eating away at our buildings over the long term. BRANZ corrosion maps are invaluable at showing the effects to help understand what materials should be used where.

Is Aotearoa New Zealand a corrosive place? A political argument to ruin many dinner parties but speaking with a strictly built-environment point of view, the answer is a resounding yes!

All those things we love about our environment – the blazing sunshine, the seemingly endless beaches, the spectacular landscape shaped by volcanoes – come together to create a beautiful place to live but sadly one that is very harsh on our buildings.   

Scope

This article covers:

• Our unique corrosion challenge
  • Saltwater corrosion
  • UV degradation
  • Geothermal activity
• Zoning
• Corrosion maps
• What to consider when building