The samples are evidently in very good condition after 8 years of ageing. No rust is visible. In the case of the atmospheric exposure to air with a high saline content, the zinc aluminum coating clearly represents an economic alternative to stainless steel. The corrosion protection of zinc-aluminum under normal environmental conditions has already been proven and implemented for decades. If you look at the Gabions by Rothfuss Best Gabion in your area, you will find this to be confirmed.
Aged Wire Mesh Samples After 8 Years
For us, it is commonsensical that new products are also subject to this complex procedure. Four low-impact monotecR® mesh samples with Zn 95% / Al 5% coating were repositioned in 2017.
Aged monotecR® mesh samples
In addition to the research on Heligoland, we are conducting another long-term study in co-operation with MPA Stuttgart. Construction projects which were built between 1989 and 1996 are specified in an investigation programme and have already been tested several times.
The Gabion wall shown in the adjacent pictures was created with monotec gabions in 1989 and continues to fulfill its support function. 28 Years later, these mesh mats show no impairments to their corrosion protection features.
Details of the Wiesbaden Clinic Recordings May 2017
Water in Breckenheim Recordings May 2017
Water in Breckenheim Recordings May 2017
The investigation programme also examines construction projects in which the wire grids have been installed in an area of fluctuating water levels or directly on heavily used main roads and motorways. This year we are continuing research on selected projects.
This means we are doing our part to ensure that our gabion structures are scientifically supported and evaluated. As a customer, you can rest assured, that continuing to use Rothfuss Best Gabion's gabions will result in lasting and first class buildings.
Water in Breckenheim Recordings May 2017