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Materials & Specificationsaka: HDG steelaka: hot-dipped galvanized

Galvanized Steel

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Steel coated with zinc to prevent rusting, used for connectors, fasteners, and exterior applications.

Definition

Galvanized steel is steel that has been coated with zinc through a hot-dip or electroplating process to protect against corrosion. It is used in construction for framing connectors, fasteners, flashing, roofing, and structural members in corrosive environments. The zinc coating sacrificially corrodes to protect the underlying steel.

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