Frequently Asked Questions

The following is a list of questions commonly asked by our clients. Please contact us if you have a question about our process that is not answered below.

Why Zinc?

Zinc is a natural and abundantly available element that has been used in construction for millennia. Zinc metal has a number of characteristics that make it a well-suited corrosion protective coating for iron and steel products.

Is Hot-Dip Galvanizing (HDG) environmentally safe?

The composition of your steel impacts the performance of the galvanized coating and, therefore, material selection. The levels of four basic elements are considered: carbon, silicon, phosphorous and manganese.

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Does Corbec Ontario meet industry
standards?

In the preliminary design stage, we help our customers identify requirements, establish objectives, and consider potential issues during the galvanizing process. Our team takes extra care in ensuring clear, open communication.

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Are there any size limits to what Corbec Ontario can galvanize?

Various thicknesses of bolted and welded assemblies can deform or distort due to heating and cooling of the parts. When significant distortion risk is present, our team will recommend galvanizing before assembly.

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How is distortion minimized?

Many customers paint steel after galvanization to improve aesthetics and increase service life (by 1.5 to 2.5 times in duplex-painted systems). We can prepare the steel surface for painting with an oxidation (or “aging”) process.

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