1. Low maintenance cost
The weather resistant steel plate has its own oxide layer and does not require additional anti-corrosion coatings. Especially for some large projects, such as bridges and exhibition halls, the cleaning and maintenance costs are extremely high. Weather resistant steel plate is an ideal construction material and minimizes maintenance difficulties or dangerous costs.
2. Cost-effective
Although weather resistant steel plates are slightly more expensive than ordinary structural steels, they do not need to be painted, so the cost savings offset the additional material costs. It can also increase the construction speed. Therefore, the initial cost of weather resistant steel bridges is very similar to that of traditional spray-painted steel alternatives.
3. Modern style, atmospheric appearance
The material characteristics of antique and post-modern characteristics make weather resistant steel plates favored by architects. Unlike conventional steel plates, weather resistant steel plates have a matte surface, which can reduce typical metal reflections. The oxidation process produces a unique bronze appearance, and over time, the surface changes over time, ensuring that each item is unique.
4. Environmental benefits
It avoids environmental problems related to the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the paint, and avoids the disposal of sandblasting debris in future maintenance work. Weather resistant steel plate has good atmospheric corrosion resistance. Although the initial investment cost of weather resistant steel plate is slightly higher than that of ordinary carbon steel, compared with the method of spraying anti-corrosion coating on the surface of ordinary carbon steel, the maintenance cost of ordinary carbon steel is 1.5-2 times of weather resistant steel. Therefore, weather resistant steel plate can reduce environmental pollution and is a key promotion technology for energy saving and emission reduction.
5. Safety benefits
With very little maintenance, the risks associated with future maintenance can be minimized. It also avoids the health and safety issues associated with the initial painting. These problems are particularly related to the manufacture and maintenance of steel box girder.
