Increased Weight of Galvanized Steel
In the galvanizing process, all surfaces are coated with corrosion-inhibiting zinc. On average, a 4-mil-thick (102 microns) thick coating of zinc results in a 3.5-10% increase in weight for steel galvanized, depending on the fabrication’s shape, size and steel chemistry.
This weight increase is important to consider when calculating load requirements for supports and other assemblies.
