What type of steel for an indoor pool???

[slapjack]

On a multi-story hotel with an indoor swimming pool I use steel framing to support the floor above. I usually specify for galvanized steel framing. Just wondering what everyone else uses / recommends - galvanized, stainless, something else?

Also, what structural steel members do you specify to be treated for the pool environment - beams over head, adjacent columns, etc? All steel would be covered, but only with a moisture resistant drywall.

 

[jike]

I require galvanized steel for overhead steel including bracing as you do. Columns are usually not in the same room as the pool.

 

[archeng59]

heavily galvanized steel. all surfaces should be protected, including fasteners. I have inspected the framing for several pool houses and the chlorinated water vapors cause considerable corrosion to all steel. The galvanizing won't stop the corrosion, but will slow it down.

 

[civilperson]

Epoxy paint on all steel surfaces adjacent to pool atmosphere will increase the life of the components.