KemppiFrog
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Because the welds will be bad to do and rust out way faster. Actually only seen Galv box as scrap. No steel stockists I know keeps Galv box
Interesting, my local guy has galv box section in assorted sizes and I quite often use them for gate frames. Way cheaper than hot dip. Just had a marquise* hot dipped. Price has gone up from €2/kg to €3/kg + tax, so not cheap.
* A metal framed glazed shade over a door, keeps the rain off. This was slightly Deco.
Oh, and about the welding, migs fine with a chamfer and the weld doesn't seem to rust quickly, as the zinc around it apparently gives it a bit of protection. I use zinc spray anyway. Most of the frames will be painted later.