Volute Newel Post,detail

I recently had cause to visit a client with railings I made a couple of years ago. The builder insisted since the rails are on the lagoon in Belvedere that they be hot dipped(galvanized) first before being painted on-site after install. This was NOT what I would have designated had they taken my advice. First, I would have made the railings REMOVABLE and designated POWDERCOATING as the preferred treatment.With this protocol the railings could be repainted every 7-10 years(off-site),and the finish is a bit brighter with a smoother texture.
Oh well,next time I'll insist upon it...