Metal roofs seem to be in vogue today, and many people mistakenly believe that they are a product of the modern era. Metal roofs, however, pre-date the contemporary asphalt shingle roof by a couple of ...

There are many instances where hot-dip galvanized coatings will have to be painted. Although well-established quality assurance processes are available for painting hot-dip galvanized parts in a ...

We have a 30-year-old galvanized-steel door that's suddenly not holding paint. I used oil primer and numerous topcoats, but nothing helps.—DAVID G., WOODINVILLE, WASHINGTON The problem is ...

Q. We have a 30-foot handrail alongside the flagstone steps and walkway leading up to the front door of our residence. The handrail has been in use about 5 years and so far I have been unable to make ...