Skills / Roofing Durability

1 min read 21 June 2024

Everyone should understand the science of corrosion. Because wrong choices are difficult & expensive to replace or maintain. Or they are unsightly & make us look like ‘Jerry’ builders.

Durability of roofing materials depends upon exposure categories:

  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Industrial
  • Marine (Pool)
So your fixings, sheet type & coatings will change.


WARNING
Do not specify or use steel products in beachfront or pool locations! And this means the purlins which I have seen corrode in under 5 years.


Our industry is in chaos about stainless fixing use for zincalume sheeting and steel products. Guys / Gals please get organised & give us durable, compatible products!



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