Steel deck posts – rusting

Causes

Inadequate corrosion treatment

Severe sea spray/coastal environment

Trapped moisture

Common

Listed under: Exterior, metal, steel, decks, durability, rust

Cause

Inadequate corrosion treatment

Repair

  • if posts are sound, sand to remove corrosion; prime with a zinc-rich primer; paint with at least two coats of acrylic paint
  • consult a chartered professional engineer to replace the posts if rusting is severe

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Cause

Severe sea spray/coastal environment

Repair

  • if posts are sound, sand to remove corrosion; prime with a zinc-rich primer; paint with at least two coats of acrylic paint
  • consult a chartered professional engineer to replace the posts if rusting is severe

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Cause

Trapped moisture

Repair

  • if posts are sound, sand to remove corrosion; prime with a zinc-rich primer; paint with at least two coats of acrylic paint
  • consult a chartered professional engineer to replace the posts if rusting is severe

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