Currently, Living Wall Systems (LWSs) are assuming great importance in the built\nenvironment, due to environmental and aesthetic advantages, as well as the use of\nurban residual space and underutilized surfaces of buildings. However, the maintenance\nand the durability of the materials used have been a challenge for architects and\nprofessionals in the field. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the anti-corrosion performance\nof a steel framing profile, galvanized carbon steel (55% Al-Zn), a sustainable\nmaterial with easy assembly, to apply LWS in the hot and humid tropical climate\nof NiterÃ?³i (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). In order to create the conditions of the tests, ââ?¬Å?Xââ?¬Â\ncut were made in Al-Zn coating, sanding, and application of epoxy and glass fiber-\nreinforced polyester. After the experiments that lasted four months, the 55%\nAl-Zn coating was analyzed using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and energy\ndispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The results of the tests were promising for the\nuse of this galvanized steel for application as a support for green vertical facades. 55%\nAl-Zn coatings are recommended for marine atmospheres due to their good anti-\ncorrosion performance.
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