For an exterior stair, is galvanizing worth the expense, or is paint sufficient?
Submitted by Ron in Philadelphia.
Rust is always a problem for an exterior stair in northern climates, and paint only protects the outside surface temporarily. Most stairs are constructed with steel pipe, which tends to rust from the inside out. Hot-dip galvanizing after fabrication puts a layer of zinc on both the interior and exterior surface to maximize corrosion resistance. A second-best effort is to use a zinc-rich primer.
Should we include the number of pages in each section in the table of contents for a spec?
In our opinion, no. The table of contents only needs to show the section number and name, and not the number of pages. Each spec section is numbered individually, and typically ends with 'End of Section.' Many specifications from consultants arrive just prior to printing, and adding the number of pages in each section is very cumbersome. In a recent survey of specs at a plan room, less than 5 percent of the specs had tables of contents with page numbers for each individual specification section.
Where should I look on the internet for green info?
Submitted by RJ in Chicago.
Here are some links to great sites:
As a product manufacturer, what do specifiers really want from our guide specs?
Submitted by KN in Los Angeles.
Here are twelve quick tips for manufacturers providing guide specs:
