Understanding and Monitoring Photodegradation of Coatings

by Rob Francis (Retired) and Daniel McKeown, Dulux Australia

While the primary purpose of a protective coating is to prevent corrosion, aesthetics are also often important, especially when the structure is visible to the public. This article looks at the main causes of poor appearance, concentrating on color loss, and uses a case study from a major highway st...

Understanding and Monitoring Photodegradation of Coatings

by Rob Francis (Retired) and Daniel McKeown, Dulux Australia

While the primary purpose of a protective coating is to prevent corrosion, aesthetics are also often important, especially when the structure is visible to the public. This article looks at the main causes of poor appearance, concentrating on color loss, and uses a case study from a major highway st...

A Wild Time: Repainting a Water Tank at the Detroit Zoo

by Mike Moran, Protective Coatings Epoxy Systems; and Gordon Brinker, PPG Protective & Marine Coatings

When the Detroit Zoo decided to restore the carbon steel water tower that has served as a long-time brand icon for the attraction, it faced several challenges typical for such a project, and one or two that were completely unique. This article recaps the project from the coating contractor’s perspec...

A Wild Time: Repainting a Water Tank at the Detroit Zoo

by Mike Moran, Protective Coatings Epoxy Systems; and Gordon Brinker, PPG Protective & Marine Coatings

When the Detroit Zoo decided to restore the carbon steel water tower that has served as a long-time brand icon for the attraction, it faced several challenges typical for such a project, and one or two that were completely unique. This article recaps the project from the coating contractor’s perspec...

Coatings 101: Sizing DH for Water Tank Lining Jobs

This installment of the JPCL Coatings 101 educational series focuses on sizing dehumidification for water tank lining projects, showing that sizing depends considerably on the goals for climate control as well as on all project conditions of the tank, from geographical location to weather conditions...

Coatings 101: Sizing DH for Water Tank Lining Jobs

This installment of the JPCL Coatings 101 educational series focuses on sizing dehumidification for water tank lining projects, showing that sizing depends considerably on the goals for climate control as well as on all project conditions of the tank, from geographical location to weather conditions...