How Corrosion Damages Reinforced Concrete and Metal Railings in South Florida
South Florida’s coastal environment can be especially demanding on concrete structures and metal components. High humidity, frequent rainfall, salt-laden air, moisture intrusion, and prolonged exposure to the elements can create conditions that accelerate corrosion. For reinforced concrete buildings, corrosion can affect the steel reinforcement embedded inside concrete and eventually lead to cracking, delamination, and concrete […]
How Corrosion Affects Reinforced Concrete and Metal Railings
Corrosion of embedded steel is one of the primary drivers of reinforced-concrete deterioration in coastal Florida. It is also one of the least understood by building owners because damage at the surface is often the visible result of a process that began months or years earlier inside the concrete. This article covers two corrosion mechanisms […]