5 ways to Protect Metal Products from Rusting
Wrought iron gates and fences are selected with attention to design and detailing so that they accentuate the exterior and balcony of a building. These metal products are mostly a one-time expense and once installed, it is left alone for years. Unfortunately, climatic conditions such as humid air and rain can corrode the metal over time and cause rusting. Rusting is a metal enemy that not only spoils the beauty of the steel or iron gate but also limits its longevity. It is a brown-orange powdery coating that develops over time on the metal surface. What Causes Rusting? When iron or steel meets moisture and oxygen for a long time, it generates iron oxide. It is a chemical reaction resulting in decaying of metal . Iron oxide that forms on the metal surface is called rust in layman terms. Is Rust Harmful? The negative effects of rusting depend on the quantity of rust formed and on the object on which it has appeared. For example, if the water pipes in the house have rusted, it...
