Extending service life of an asset brings value to the owner and has the added benefit of reducing environmental impact. Arguably the biggest threat to service- life is degradation. When constructing with steel, corrosion is the threat to mitigate. Zinc dust incorporated into silicate resins have offered corrosion protection for heavy duty coating applications since the latter half of the last century. In recent years silicate finishes formulated without zinc have entered the market to create a two- coat system offering superior corrosion protection in a finish with various color options. The silicate finish or topcoat is low carbon and resilient to UV degradation allowing it to protect the zinc- rich primer from damage. For applications where a lower gloss finish is desired or appropriate, this technology offers decades long durability sustainably. This paper will explain what a two- coat silicate resin- based coating system is, how it works, what it looks like and most importantly how it reduces environmental impact through increasing service life of assets.Protective coatings, Corrosion control, Degradation, Durability, Coating lifecycle