Our Testing

Gold Coat has been tested to a modified AWPA E12 test standard. In the test program, test coupons were fastened to pieces of treated and non-treated material and inserted into a chamber for 120 days. The chamber was kept at a steady state of 49 degrees Celsius and 90 percent relative humidity.



After the 120 days the coupons were removed from the chamber, separated from the wood and cleaned to record the material weight loss. Weight loss measurements included both total sample weight loss and base material (steel) weight loss.



Final product testing was conducted at Michigan State University with the assistance of Dr. Pascal Kamdem; a noted industry leader on this topic. The test methodology used was developed in conjunction between USP and Dr. Kamdem based on both parties extensive experience with accelerated corrosion testing. By developing a test program which measures base material weight loss, the true effectiveness of a coating system can be measured.

Based on our testing Gold Coat will out perform standard galvanization by at least two to three times. Because of the inherent limitations of accelerated corrosion testing, and the numerous variables involved, such as real world environments and cyclic exposures, it is impossible to provide an exact anticipated performance life for Gold Coat.

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