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INDUSTRIAL FINISHING: LARGE STRUCTURES

LARGE

STRUCTURES

Demand Specific Coating Solutions

he G20 group of nations predicts that at current rates, Much of this large infrastructure is made of steel, and steel is
investment in new infrastructure will amount to $78.8 prone to rust and wear. Surface preparation is key to success.
Ttrillion by 2040. This is according to Global Infrastructure “To ensure good coating adhesion, it is essential that the surface
Outlook (2019). to be coated is rendered free of dirt, dust and debris that might affect
According to Infrastructure Canada in 2020, “more than $180 performance,” says Serco Group. “Water-soluble residues, if left on
billion is being delivered over 12 years to provide predictable and the surface, will cause rapid deterioration at the interface with paint
sustainable funding for projects that will build modern, resilient, when the coating is exposed to moisture.”
and green communities for Canadians” through the Investing in Paint is the most commonly used material to protect steel, says
Canada Plan. Serco, with the term covering a wide range of materials with different
With such massive investment at stake, the protection of large properties. Application is comparatively easy with no limitation on the
pieces of infrastructure such as bridges and transit facilities, recrea- size of steelwork that can be treated. Careful attention to important
tion centers, sanitation, and more, becomes paramount. factors such as surface preparation, the selection of a suitable paint
for the specific situation and correct application must be observed.
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