Why does installation matter so much for corrosion protection?
Installation is critical to how a lining, coating or floor performs. Even the right material fails early if the substrate is poorly designed or the product is applied badly. That is why RCC (Rema Corrosion Control) treats design, preparation and application as one controlled program rather than leaving them to chance.
How should concrete and steel be designed for a corrosion resistant system?
The substrate under a corrosion resistant lining, coating or floor should be engineered with corrosion proofing in mind from the start. RCC gives architects and engineers specifications covering concrete floor construction and finishing, recommended steel fabrication details, surface finishing and transitions between surfaces.
- Concrete: floor construction and finishing details that suit the topping or lining system.
- Steel: fabrication details, such as weld and edge preparation, that give the lining a sound surface.
- Surface finishing: the profile and cleanliness the material needs to bond.
- Transitions: how the system turns corners and meets walls, drains, trenches and equipment.
Bringing these details into the design stage costs far less than correcting a substrate after the fact.
What is the RCC Controlled Application Program?
The Controlled Application Program is built on three goals: safety, quality and performance. RCC backs it with field experience and turnkey contracts through its Recommended Installation Contractors, a team of more than 100 full time specialists, plus a network of factory trained regional applicators.
- Installers follow established safety procedures on every job.
- Quality control procedures are applied throughout surface preparation and application.
- Turnkey contracts put material and installation responsibility in one place.
- Regional applicators are trained at the factory on RCC materials and methods.
Why are joints and welds a focus of installation?
Joints, welds and transitions are where corrosion resistant systems most often fail, because they move, crack or hold chemicals. Careful preparation and detailing at these points, done by trained crews, keeps the system continuous and protects the substrate underneath.
How do I get started with an RCC installation?
RCC combines research and development, proven products, construction details and installation services to deliver performance proven solutions to corrosion problems. PCT helps you gather the facts the factory needs and coordinates the recommendation.
Start with choosing an RCC system, then request a quote. You can also see RCC and our corrosion protection products.