Powder Coating for Coastal Living—Keeping Your Metal Rust-Free Near the Ocean
Life on the seashore is unequivocally beautiful—but that same salt of the air that is invigorating to man is destructive to iron. The presence of moisture, salts and humidity characteristic of the coastal environment accelerate rust and corrosion and shorten the life span of metal furniture, gates, railings and vehicles. This is where the coating of paint powder in Florida can be critical, which tends to provide protection as well as beauty to the homeowners and companies of coastal Florida. The Coastal Challenge: Why Metal Suffers Near the Sea Salt-infested air is like an invisible caustic agent. When salt particles settle on metal it forms microscopic electrochemical reactions which corrode away the surface. Even stainless steel is not resistant with time. It never ceases these reactions of corrosion because of the always existing humidity. Paint finishes may crack or flake off letting the moisture come into the surface. Once corrosion starts it propagates ...