Galvanic Reaction & Dissimilar Metals: A Recipe for Roof Failure

What is a galvanic reaction, how does it relate to dissimilar metals, and what does it have to do with metal construction?


Incorporating dissimilar metals into a metal roof system is a recipe for extensive corrosion and roof failure, but what causes those materials to react so dramatically? Today on the Metal Roofing Channel, Thad Barnette dives into the science behind galvanic reactions, gives real-world examples of dissimilar metals, and explains how to apply this knowledge to metal roofing.

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