Repairs Made at High-Hazard NV Dam

At the end of January, state officials reported that initial repairs on the Cave Creek Dam at Nevada’s Cave Lake State Park in Ely, had been finished, marking the completion of the first pha...

Issues at $1.1B MN Stadium Remain Open

While fixes were made years ago to U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis), the issue of faulty zinc panels on the exterior of the $1.1 billion structure has not been put to bed.

Solar Tariff Review Finds Mixed Results

A midterm report released last week by the United States International Trade Commission revealed mixed results regarding the Section 201 tariff on solar cells and modules.

The Role of Advanced Coatings in Integrated Design

by Robert J. Kobet, AIA

I am currently enjoying a new position in academia after 35 years of practicing inter...

A Look at Effective Quality Control Practices

by Alex Thrasher

Quality control programs and reporting are nothing new to the protective coatings ind...

Which of the following is an abrasive media used in a blasting system on delicate substrates?

True or false: Fire-resistive, thin-film intumescent coatings for interior use are typically waterborne.

Researchers from Oregon State University’s College of Science have reported that they’re looking at new ways to design pigments to be more stable, durable and non-toxic with vivid hues. Do you think their research will be successful in determining key ingredients for vivid colors so that pigments can be discovered over shorter time periods?

India-based multi-disciplinary architectural practice Studio Symbiosis recently revealed designs for Aura air-purifying towers, envisioned to help Delhi, India, reduce increasing levels of air pollution. Do you think the technology would be useful in other cities across the globe?

ASTM A780 says zinc-rich paints for repairing hot-dip galvanized damage must contain either between 65-69% metallic zinc by weight or greater than 92% metallic zinc by weight in dry film. Why is only 65-69% or above 92% accepted? Is any zinc-rich paint out of these ranges not suitable for HDG repair?

Where there is likely to be ponding water, what generic type of reflective roof coating will work best and why?

Contractor Nails Landing on Hangar Floor Project

from PaintSquare Press, Spring 2019 ; by Steven Reinstadtler, Covestro LLC

New Commercial Products

from PaintSquare Press, Winter 2018

Surface Prep Equipment: Key Attributes in Purchasing

When procuring surface-prep equipment, do contractors typically buy, rent or lease? Are distributors preferred over manufacturers? What attributes factor most into these decisio...

Beryllium: Truths & Myths

Test your beryllium knowledge in this quiz. Alison B. Kaelin, of ABKaelin, LLC, certified quality auditor and NACE-certified coating inspector, moderated while panelists provided ...

The Ultimate Performance Specification Using FEVE Fluoropolymers

This presentation will explain the process for specifying a high-performance coating system using FEVE fluoropolymers for exterior steel. Participants will learn how to accurately ...

NACE European Corrosion Management Conference

November 17 - November 19, 2020

MegaRust 2020

May 19 - May 21, 2020

Building Innovation 2020

April 6 - April 9, 2020

E-Book: Bridge Coating Systems: Selecting and Sourcing

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This eBook features an article from the Journal of Pr...

E-Book: Marine Industry Coating Systems: Selecting and Sourcing

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This eBook features an article from the Journal of Pro...

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Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

The D+D Pro Video Series: An archive of webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com

A collection of archived webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

The D+D Pro Video Series: An archive of webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com

A collection of archived webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.