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Corrosion causes $276 billion in damage every year and an estimated $1 trillion in indirect costs. Metal pipes, joints, tubes, vents, and towers lose structural integrity and fail simply from being exposed to water and air.

School districts across the country are often under financial pressure, and powering down unoccupied buildings during summer break is a logical way to save on energy costs. However, if important moisture control strategies aren’t implemented, powering down can end up costing the school much more – in dollars and, more importantly, in student health.

While some use the terms interchangeably, drying and curing are not the same. The two are distinct processes. Drying refers to the removal of water or a solvent by means of evaporation so that the final product is solid. Curing is a chemical process in which a polymer material toughens or hardens. Drying and curing happen simultaneously in several applications, like after the application of a protective surface coating on tanks. By knowing the science behind curing for surface coating applications, you’ll gain a greater understanding of how to optimize a tank surface’s ambient conditions.

Part of ensuring the successful application of a surface coating is preparing the substrate properly and maintaining ideal ambient conditions. Surface temperatures, however, often stay out of the spotlight, despite their vital role. Tank surfaces that require protective coatings are made of materials that respond to their surrounding environments. The best way to ensure that surfaces act predictably and maintain ideal temperatures is by using temporary climate control equipment.

An archive storage environment requires optimal conditions to preserve its stored artifacts. Otherwise, items degrade and might be vulnerable to mold damage, depending on the temperature and relative humidity levels. By knowing the signs of a poorly regulated archive storage environment, you can take quick action to remedy the situation and prevent costly damage.