For more than 150 years, hot-dip galvanizing after fabrication has been used to combat steel corrosion in the harshest environment throughout various markets. However, when new technologies and creative chemistry are involved, the usage and specification of hot dip galvanized steel are constantly evolving as the new market emerges. Once considered only as a means of corrosion protection, hot-dip galvanizing is now used for an array of reasons including initial cost, durability, longevity, availability, versatility, sustainability and even aesthetics.