Since the 1920’s metallized structural steel has a proven track record of vastly outperforming traditional painted structures in corrosion resistance at a lower life cycle cost. After more than a century of success, it is a matter of settled science that coating systems including metallizing are simply superior to conventional paint systems at preventing corrosion.
While the upfront cost to metallize will exceed the cost of paint; the difference is more than made up the very first time field painting of the bridge is required. Typical mean time between maintenance for a metallized bridge is often twice as long or longer for a structure that has been thermal sprayed rather than simply painted.
No thermal spray contractor has the combination of experience, mobility and military precision that Metallizers of Mid-America brings to the Bridge & Structural Steel market. With structural projects completed for multiple state Departments of Transportation and the work performed in multiple different states we provide the confidence to complete the most demanding metallizing projects.