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Accelerated corrosion can be a concern when installing metal roofing and siding in marine environments. In this course, we review the harsh characteristics of marine environments, and the performance enhancement options available to designers and installers. This course outlines other design considerations, such as which materials to avoid mixing to avoid unintentional corrosion on metal roofing and siding surfaces.
Approximately 30 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Michelle Vondran on behalf of Steelscape. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Michelle Vondran
Title: Technical Manager, Steelscape
Background: Michelle Vondran is the Technical Manager for NS BlueScope Coated Products, North America. Michelle graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a bachelor's degree of science in chemistry. She started her career as a research chemist with Morton Industrial Coatings (later BASF) with a focus on polymers. This position included lab development as well as lab-to-production scale-up and manufacturing quality and process control. Eventually, Michelle’s focus shifted to cool pigmentation, where she brought the first cool coil coatings to market. She was active in the Cool Roof Rating Council and Energy Star Roofing Program. She joined Steelscape as a quality engineer for the Rancho Cucamonga, CA, paint line. While there, she held the role of quality systems manager and now holds the position of Technical Manager. She oversees quality systems and technical service for BlueScope Coated Products North America, which is composed of Steelscape and ASC Profiles. She is an active member of the National Coil Coaters Association, sitting on itstechnical committee, as well as of the Zinc Aluminum Coaters Association.
