In order to prevent corrosion one can protect the bare substrate by means of a coating. Several coatings are available and one can roughly distinguish between the following types :
• FBE, HDPE, Urethanes, etc.
• Spray coatings like Epoxy, Urethane, Zinc
• Residues of refinery like Waxes, Petrolatum.
• Bitumen based coatings
• Single or multiple layer PE/Butyl tapes
• Estimated life time of substrate
• Environment
• Nature of the substrate (material, shape, position)
• Costs of per square meter (coating material + application)
• Costs of repairs