Combining different metals on a metal roof system can actually lead to interactions that could result in early degradation staining and potential failure of a system altogether.
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Manufacturers begin with a carbon steel base sheet that is then continuously hot dipped with aluminum and zinc alloys until it reaches a coating consisting of 55 aluminum 43 4 zinc and 1 6 silicone.
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Is the worldwide licensor of the technology and know how associated with 55 aluminum zinc alloy coated sheet steel better known as galvalume.
Galvalume roofing material combines three of the most important metals used in roofing today steel aluminum and zinc.
Most galvalume like galvanized steel is coated.
These metals are both actually.
Mcelroy metal roofing systems have been installed at universities stadiums businesses private residences and other structures.
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For example galvalume roofing performs best when not in contact with specific materials such as copper bricks treated lumber iron and concrete.
Galvalume is offered in both bare and pre coated versions.
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If you must go with steel make sure its galvalume or at the very least galvanized steel in case of steel shingles.
Although galvalume metal and galvanized metal sound alike they have quite a few different characteristics and qualities.
A galvalume metal roof is durable and can outlast asphalt roofs by years.
Apr 26 2014 va windfall so i decided to put a metal roof up on house and garage instead of new shingle roof on house.
But galvalume has an excellent performance life in bare exposures as well.
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Both galvanized steel and galvalume weigh 100 to 150 pounds per 100 square feet and contain about 35 recycled materials.