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As the non-profit trade association for the batch hot-dip galvanizing industry, the American Galvanizers Association produces and maintains a wide variety of detailed technical publications about hot-dip galvanizing. With over 65 years of experience, expertise in chemical, environmental, and corrosion engineering, and access to a vast technical library, the AGA has knowledge and publications on most topics, trends, and technical issues surrounding hot-dip galvanizing today. The association has over 40 publications available to download free of charge on this site. All the publications are regularly reviewed and updated to keep the information fresh and at the forefront of galvanizing technology.

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Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel vs. Paint

This handout is a detailed cost comparison of hot-dip galvanizing and paint. The handout features a side-by-side comparison of weather dependency, bond strength, service life, and much more. It also compares the initial cost and maintenance cost of...

Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel vs. Weathering Steel

Developed in 2006, this one-page handout provides a side-by-side comparison of hot-dip galvanized steel and weathering steel. The analysis includes fatigue life, inspection, appearance, corrosion rate, and much more. In addition, the handout...

General Hot-Dip Galvanizing vs. Continuous Sheet Galvanizing

Created in 2010, this one-page handout is a comprehensive side-by-side comparison of general (batch) after-fabrication hot-dip galvanizing and prefabricated, continuous galvanized sheet.

Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel vs. Zinc-Rich Paint

Developed in 2007, this handout is a detailed comparison of hot-dip galvanizing and zinc-rich paint. The handout features a side-by-side analysis of weather dependency, bond strength, service life, initial/maintenance costs, and much more.

Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel vs. Zinc Spray Metallizing

Developed in 2008, this one page handout is a detailed comparison of hot-dip galvanizing and zinc spray metallizing. The publications features a side-by-side analysis of weather dependency, bond strength, service life, and much more.

Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel vs. Mechanical Plating

Created in 2013, this one-page handout is a comprehensive side-by-side comparison of general (batch) after-fabrication hot-dip galvanizing and mechanical plating.

Hot-Dip Galvanized Rebar vs. Epoxy-Coated Rebar

The integrity of concrete structures is largely based on the durability of the reinforcing steel. Corrosive elements penetrate the permeable concrete subjecting the rebar to corrosion. The corrosion products that form on steel have a greater volume...

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Costs Less, Lasts Longer Talking Points

The fact is hot-dip galvanized steel is less expensive than paint. Empirical cost and performance data provided by the paint industry show initial and life-cycle galvanizing costs are lower. Additionally, time to the job site is shorter because...

The Service Life of Galvanized Steel Articles in Soil Applications

A common exposure for hot-dip galvanized steel is partially or fully buried in soil. With more than 200 different types of soil identified in North America, hot-dip galvanizing's performance in soil is varied and hard to predict. The main factors...

Duplex Systems Generate Excellent Return on Investment

Duplex systems, painting or powder coating over hot-dip galvanizing, have steadily grown in popularity over the last decade. Specifiers often utilize duplex systems on projects where corrosion protection is pertinent, but aesthetics, namely color...

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