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Steel with a zinc coat is galvanized steel; the coating prevents corrosion. Products made from galvanized steel may withstand prolonged weather exposure without significant damage. Galvanized steel is resistant to fresh water and salt water. Most structural steel welders will find galvanized steel easy to work with. The zinc coating on galvanized steel wears off over time, and the material eventually needs maintenance.

Galvanized iron is essentially iron that’s been coated with a protective zinc layer on the outside. Iron itself is susceptible to weather-related degradation. When exposed to moisture and oxygen, for example, iron will rust and corrode. Over time, the presence of the rust and corrosion can eat through the iron, essentially jeopardizing its structural integrity. Thankfully, galvanization offers a simple and effective way to protect iron from weather-related degradation such as this.