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Is Your Steel Ready for the Rains? Check Before You Build The first drops of rain bring that unmistakable scent of wet soil, a sense of relief from the heat, and a feeling that everything around you has come back to life. But if you’re in the middle of a construction project—or planning one—those same rains can spell trouble. Behind every solid wall and sturdy roof lies one material that holds it all together: steel. And if your steel isn’t ready for the rains, neither is your building. The Hidden Enemy of Every Structure Rainwater is not just water; it’s a cocktail of moisture, humidity, and air pollutants that together can wreak havoc on unprotected steel. Over time, even a small exposure to moisture can start the process of corrosion. Once rust sets in, it silently eats away at the strength of your structure, weakening beams, bending columns, and shortening the building’s lifespan. The problem is that most people don’t think about steel after it’s installed. They assume all steel is...