I have a general question for anyone out there. I am a project manager at a small Architectural firm in Monterey California. Our firm typically works with high-end residential clients and our work is generally done using wood frame construction all over the Monterey Peninsula. We have recently been asked by a client to provide working drawings for a stone clad steel frame residence about fifty feet from the Pacific Ocean. I am not concerned about all the connection details and construction practices, but am very concerned about rust and corrosion with the steel framing and all the penetrations. Has anyone dealt with this type of construction and how to rust-proof all the steel. I would appreciate any references to articles or periodicals on the subject. And would like to hear any other comments on the subject.
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You might try the manufacturers of metal framing materials... I have been using steel studs for over 25 years, and have a Ca G.C. license#643905, and I have found that galvinized studs are better than the paint dipped for longivity. Dietrick Metals in Texas, Angeles Metals in S.Ca, are a couple manufactures off hand.. you might try http://www.Google.com/ and enter metal stud manufactures...ask them for suggestions..Oh and might I suggest, cold galvinize paint, brush applied at all punches and cuts, and at all mechanical connections....Good luck...Mark
When I worked in a large sawmill on the Oregon coast, our structural steel in non-abrasive areas was usually coated with epoxy paint. Most steel bridges near saltwater on the west coast are also painted with epoxies these days.
If you're after a metalic look, stainless of different grades can be had in most any shape or in sheets.
And you might consult with those in the fishing/trawling industry in your area (the few that are left). They deal with the rust battle all the time.
Jules Quaver for President 2004
I've got the Taunton book "Framing" from their "Best of Fine Homebuilding" series, and on page 111 there is an article by a guy, Robert McCullough building with steel for the first time in Northern CA. He mentions the American Iron and Steel Institute (800)797-8335 and their technical data brochure "Low-Rise Residential Construction Details" ($20).
Maybe that would help.
Don W