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=Galvanized + Metal=
*55+ years for 2.5 mil of HDG coat [https://www.portlandbolt.com/technical/faqs/galvanized-coating-lifespan/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20American%20Galvanizers%20Association%2C%20hot%2Ddip%20galvanized%20fasteners,Temperate%20Marine%3A%2055%2B%20years]
=Plastic=
*This site claims 20 yr RPE life even in full sun - [https://www.everything-ponds.com/everything-ponds-premium-pond-liner.html]
*This site claims 20 yr RPE life even in full sun - [https://www.everything-ponds.com/everything-ponds-premium-pond-liner.html]
*Butyl tape - 10 years [https://www.menards.com/main/hardware/weather-stripping/tite-seal-trade-4-x-33-self-adhesive-ultra-butyl-window-flashing-tape/tsbultra433/p-1444426702393-c-3624.htm?tid=418b1a1c-68c5-47cf-bd18-f4e920149c36&ipos=2&exp=false]
*Butyl tape - 10 years [https://www.menards.com/main/hardware/weather-stripping/tite-seal-trade-4-x-33-self-adhesive-ultra-butyl-window-flashing-tape/tsbultra433/p-1444426702393-c-3624.htm?tid=418b1a1c-68c5-47cf-bd18-f4e920149c36&ipos=2&exp=false]

Revision as of 20:01, 3 January 2024

Galvanized + Metal

  • 55+ years for 2.5 mil of HDG coat [1]

Plastic

  • This site claims 20 yr RPE life even in full sun - [2]
  • Butyl tape - 10 years [3]
  • EPDM roofing - 12 years per 45 mil [4]
  • Structural HDG steel - 73 years to first maintenance [5]