http://hurricanequestions.com/what-is-the-difference-between-galvanized-and-stainless-steal-bolts.htm Thu, 24 May 2012 09:40:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 http://hurricanequestions.com/what-is-the-difference-between-galvanized-and-stainless-steal-bolts.htm/comment-page-1#comment-5102 Don M Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:46:01 +0000 http://hurricanequestions.com/what-is-the-difference-between-galvanized-and-stainless-steal-bolts.htm#comment-5102 I sure would rather have stainless steel around salt water. Galvanized bolts will not last and will start to corrode. Maybe you can work something out with your contractor to replace the bolts if you split the cost with him. I no this isn't what you want but it might be a reasonable solution and a way to get what you need Good Luck I sure would rather have stainless steel around salt water. Galvanized bolts will not last and will start to corrode.
Maybe you can work something out with your contractor to replace the bolts if you split the cost with him. I no this isn’t what you want but it might be a reasonable solution and a way to get what you need
Good Luck

]]> http://hurricanequestions.com/what-is-the-difference-between-galvanized-and-stainless-steal-bolts.htm/comment-page-1#comment-5103 rhonda c Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:46:01 +0000 http://hurricanequestions.com/what-is-the-difference-between-galvanized-and-stainless-steal-bolts.htm#comment-5103 Neither will rust outside. Galvanized looks rough, and less expensive (ugly looking), stainless are shiny, and more expensive (look better) Neither will rust outside. Galvanized looks rough, and less expensive (ugly looking), stainless are shiny, and more expensive (look better)

]]> http://hurricanequestions.com/what-is-the-difference-between-galvanized-and-stainless-steal-bolts.htm/comment-page-1#comment-5104 fenx Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:46:01 +0000 http://hurricanequestions.com/what-is-the-difference-between-galvanized-and-stainless-steal-bolts.htm#comment-5104 Galvanization is a process whereby the bolt is hot-dipped with a zinc-based coating. Of course stainless steel is made by adding alloys to the manufacturing process. Stainless steel is required by code in applications such as your ocean front building. Any little nick in the galvanized bolt will deteriorate quickly in the salty air. Good Luck! Galvanization is a process whereby the bolt is hot-dipped with a zinc-based coating. Of course stainless steel is made by adding alloys to the manufacturing process. Stainless steel is required by code in applications such as your ocean front building. Any little nick in the galvanized bolt will deteriorate quickly in the salty air.
Good Luck!

]]> http://hurricanequestions.com/what-is-the-difference-between-galvanized-and-stainless-steal-bolts.htm/comment-page-1#comment-5105 Jim Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:46:01 +0000 http://hurricanequestions.com/what-is-the-difference-between-galvanized-and-stainless-steal-bolts.htm#comment-5105 Most of the answers you've gotten are correct. However, having been a construction specifications writer and a construction inspector, it all depends on what was written in the installation contract. If stainless steel fasteners were specified, it's simple - call the contractor and demand that stainless fasteners be used. However, if there were no specifications given for the fastening system, you may have to either accept the galvanized fasteners or negotiate a price with the contractor to return and replace the galvanized with stainless. "Caveat Emptor" (Let the buyer beware). Most of the answers you’ve gotten are correct. However, having been a construction specifications writer and a construction inspector, it all depends on what was written in the installation contract. If stainless steel fasteners were specified, it’s simple - call the contractor and demand that stainless fasteners be used. However, if there were no specifications given for the fastening system, you may have to either accept the galvanized fasteners or negotiate a price with the contractor to return and replace the galvanized with stainless. "Caveat Emptor" (Let the buyer beware).

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