Steel Beam Defects:  Surface Rust (If Painted)

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              Beams in need of paint

CAUSES

RECOMMENDED REPAIRS  INITIAL COST EXPECTED LIFE
  • Spot paint affected areas if less than 20% of the surface area or if very localized
$7.50/SF 10 years
  • Completely remove and repaint
$5/SF 18 years

EXAMPLE

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Spot painting                Complete recoating