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Cost-Comparison Report
The cost of galvanizing vs. a paint system
Cost Comparison
HDG vs. Acrylic Waterborne/Acrylic WB/Acrylic WB
| HDG | Paint System | |
|
Initial Cost Per m2 Total |
$23.25 $23,250.11 |
$52.30 $52,299.15 |
|
Life-Cycle Cost Per m2 Total |
$23.25 $23,250.00 |
$237.96 $237,990.06 |
|
AEAC Per m2 |
$0.90 | $9.22 |
For this project...
HDG Life-Cycle Cost Savings: 90%
HDG Life-Cycle Cost Savings: 90%
Detailed Cost Comparison
HDG vs. Acrylic Waterborne/Acrylic WB/Acrylic WB
Cost of Galvanizing |
Today's Cost | Net Future Value | Net Present Value |
| Original Galvanizing | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.25 |
| Total Price / m2 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.25 |
Cost of Paint System |
Today's Cost | Net Future Value | Net Present Value |
| Original Painting | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Touch-Up - Year 8 | $20.92 | $22.65 | $20.92 |
| Maint. Repaint - Year 12 | $36.61 | $41.25 | $36.61 |
| Full Repaint - Year 16 | $70.60 | $82.79 | $70.60 |
| Touch-Up - Year 24 | $20.92 | $26.56 | $20.92 |
| Maint. Repaint - Year 28 | $36.61 | $48.37 | $36.61 |
| Total Price / m2 | $237.96 | $273.93 | $237.96 |
Project Specs
Project Size
1,000.00
m2
Expected Life-Span
30 Years
Structure Type
Intricate - > 50' high
Member Type
Typical mix size/shapes
Service Life Environment
Industrial (C3)
Paint System
3-Coat System comprised of:
Acrylic Waterborne/Acrylic WB/Acrylic WB,
SP-3 surface prep. and 6mil minimum DFT.
Currency, Units & Assumptions
Calculations are based on metric units of measure and figured in USD.
Inflation and interest are figured at rates of 1% and 1%, respectively.
