CN North America
Type of Project:
Preservation of galvanized coating on building.
Project Description:
Cleaning and application of a protective coating to the exterior of a galvanized steel 100 ft long x 48 ft wide x 25 ft high building.
Reason project was undertaken:
The galvanized coating on the steel was failing, with rusting in joints and connections.
Name and location of facility:
CN North America, Cote de Liesse Yard, Montreal, Quebec Canada.
Project start and completion dates:
September 13 - 14, 2000
Service Environment:
Industrial
Surface Preparation: Methods, degree of cleaning, profile:
2000 PSI Power Wash to remove dirt, dust and oxides. No profile.
Coating application methods, equipment:
Airless spray and man lift.
Coating system, number of coats, dry film thickness per coat, etc.:
Single coat of Termarust 2100 (RAVCS®) Primer/Topcoat at 5 - 6 mils DFT.
Safety and Environmental Protection Measures:
Due to Termarust's chemistry, no special precautions were needed or required.
Unusual Job conditions:
None
Evidence of good performance:
No rusting or deterioration of coating system after one winter.
Why Termarust was used:
Termarust and the contractor provided a 5-year warranty on leakage from pack rusted joints and connections and a minimum 25-year coating system service life.
Owner’s Representative:
Contact: Pierre Chouinard, Maintenance Supervisor
Company: CN North America
Tel: 514-399-6084
Contractor:
Contact: Mr. Gervais, Painter
Company: CN North America
Tel: 514-399-6084
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