This coating does not correspond to the average of the zinc but the minimum in any part of the masonry reinforcement.
Also, according to the Eurocode 6 (table C.3 of the standard ENV_1996-2) and according to the classes of exposure defined in the standard 1996-1-1:
• A galvanized masonry reinforcement is authorized only in a dry ambience.
• In the frontage, always use masonry reinforcement with epoxy coating or stainless steel.
• In the coast or in a chemical aggressive ambience, always use stainless steel masonry reinforcement.
