6. Conclusions

Spectacular advances in thin steel coatings for galvanizing and lacquering mean that today's coated steels have a guaranteed life expectancy of up to forty years.

These roofing products are available in an infinite variety of colors and rib shapes. They can be adapted to a wide variety of corrosive environments, and are manufactured in a wide range of qualities, including embossed, metallic, pearlescent and anti-graffiti coatings.

Choosing the right paint system is a fundamental criterion for the successful use of the material, to guarantee satisfactory durability. It's a matter of specifying the right quality for the building's climatic and geographical environment.

Compliance with the P34-301 standard, and close collaboration with the manufacturer, means that coatings for the building industry can be better defined,...