Paints and varnishes
The following CPD materials have all been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
Corrosion protection of steelwork should be an important element of any design. If overlooked, it can lead to extra maintenance and environmental costs. This seminar sets this important aspect into context and covers issues such as the galvanizing process, performance, sustainability and specification.
Galvanizers Association is the market development and technical support organisation for the hot dip galvanizing industry. It is an authoritative source of information and offers free advice to specifiers. The Galvanizers Association has recently been a major contributor to the European Initiative for Galvanizing in Sustainable Construction. The aim of the initiative is to help specifiers, developers and their clients consider how to provide corrosion protection of steel in the context of sustainable construction.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes.
Want to learn more about the world’s most visible industry? This presentation introduces specifiers to one of the construction industry’s most fascinating materials. The wide range of subjects covered include: formulation and manufacturing processes, comparison of powder vs anodising and liquid systems, available colours and finishes and their durability, effective specification for aluminium and steel components, and a trip down a 40-year memory lane.
AkzoNobel is a world leader in powder coatings, manufacturing durable solutions for architectural aluminium and steel applications. AkzoNobel offers an extensive range of finishes that is proven to enhance the beauty and longevity of buildings worldwide, whatever the location and climate.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour.