The mixture of zinc and aluminum protects the galvalume metal against corrosion and rust helping galvalume typically last much longer than galvanized steel.
Galvalume metal roofing.
Galvalume metal roof and siding panels are coated with a mixture of zinc and aluminum and siliconized coating to help resist scuffs and fingerprints better than a bare metal product.
One roofing material that stands above the rest for high quality longevity and durability is galvalume.
A measure of the success of this program is the fact that virtually all of the major steel companies worldwide have become licensees of biec.
Galvalume is a 55 al zn coated sheet steel product that is ideally suited for most types of roofing and siding applications as well as unexposed automotive parts appliances and miscellaneous applications like furniture outdoor cabinetry computer cases gutters pipe etc.
This superior roofing material also used as siding is actually sheets of steel coated with a composition of 45 zinc and 55 aluminum.
This coating acts as an excellent protection against corrosion.
If you have any other questions about galvalume contact an englert architectural sales representative near you.
We would not recommend using galvalume panels with exposed fastener steel roofing systems such as corrugated or ribbed steel roofs.
Galvalume steel is best for use in prefabricated metal wall panels and standing seam metal roof applications with concealed fasteners.