Paint that attacks the metal underneath it
A coating chosen for colour, not compatibility.
In short: Corrosive paint on metal components recorded on Schofields lock-ups.
The chemistry in one line
Some coatings react with galvanising and other protective finishes, breaking down the layer that was keeping the metal intact.
What we recorded
Corrosive paint applied to metal components on three separate Schofields lock-up records.
Why it goes unnoticed
It looks like paint. The reaction is slow, and by the time it shows the component is inside a wall.
Where it matters most
On structural or fixing hardware, where the metal is doing a job and nobody will ever look at it again.
The fix at the time
Remove and recoat with a compatible product, which is trivial while the frame is open.
Written by the Owner Inspections team from inspections carried out in Schofields. Licensed building practitioners, NSW Fair Trading licence 366177C.
