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Steel Roofing - A Technological Revolution for the Perfect Roof

The title conjures up an ideal roofing system, and that is what steel roofing is. It is the lightest roofing system with the longest service life, in excess of forty years. Ducker Worldwide concluded that of all the single ply roofing systems used in the US, metal roofing had the

Metal roofing materials are a popular choice today as these are very versatile, durable, easy to maintain and cost-effective in long run. There is a growing list of reasons for the expanding use of metal in the roofing industry. A metal roofing system exemplifies how innovative

Making the right roofing choices: Coloured metal roofs

Coloured metal roofing is seeing growing popularity today and besides the obvious use in industrial structures, manufacturers are positioning these for residential and retail buildings as well. Are there any convincing reasons for architects to specify coloured

A Roofing Challenge Well Met by Pioneer Roofing Systems

Constructing an 800,000 square-feet roof is no cakewalk. But size is only a small part of the challenge Pioneer Roofing Systems faced while building the roof of the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia Stet.

Zincalume Steel...Getting Better All The Time

ZINCALUME® steel has a Zinc-Aluminum Alloy coating of 55% Al, 43.4% Zn and 1.6% Si. The 150 grams per square meter metallic coating is distributed equally on both sides of the strip. ZINCALUME® steel is typically available in base metal thickness ranging between

Indian Steel The Infrastructure Backbone

When it comes to infrastructure, steel has a definitive grip. There are traditional sectors like construction, housing, ground transportation and there are those requiring hi-tech engineering including power generation, petrochemicals and fertilizers. The requirements

Aluminum has always possessed the three remarkable qualities of being recyclable, versatility and sustainable which contribute in a major to any green building. Offering high scrap value, extensive consumer acceptance, and the recycling quality; aluminum enjoys major

Roofing innovations are addressing the issues raised by traditional materials, be it installation time, labor effort, durability, sound and temperature insulation, design flexibility and many more aspects. Simultaneously, color options and a variety of finishes cater to