I'm specifying paintwork for a marine environment and a coal tar epoxy has been proposed.
Its a bit of a dirty word in the UK at the minute & from what I understand it will be banned at some point.
Am I right in saying this is only due carcinogen concerns from the fumes during application...
I'm working on a project where the existing substructure is in poor condition, but everything from the deck beams up is ok.
We are designing/installing new piles and a new steel frame to support the deck beams so the existing substructure can be removed.
Currently for the load transfer we...
