What is the price of galvalume?
A 100-square-foot Galvalume panel costs between $75 and $250 and installs for a total of about $5.50 per square foot. Galvanized steel, which is a bit more expensive, runs about $3.35 to $4.25 per square foot, and materials plus installation come out to about $10 per square foot, or $17,000 to $25,000 total.
Is galvalume better than galvanized?
Galvalume® is more corrosion-resistant than galvanized steel, but because aluminum provides barrier protection instead of galvanic protection, scratches and cut edges are less protected. Galvalume is offered in both bare and pre-coated versions. Most Galvalume®–like galvanized steel– is coated.
How long does galvalume last?
Research conducted by the Metal Construction Association (MCA) indicates that Galvalume roofing could last as long as 50 to 60+ years without any extreme signs of corrosion.
Is galvalume a cool roof?
GALVALUME roofing has a high solar reflectance when used unpainted. With cool pigmented paint systems applied to GALVALUME roofing, the solar reflectance and thermal emittance can be high, which is the ideal cool roof in climates where cooling dominates.
How long will Galvalume gutters last?
between 70-150 years
With proper maintenance, Galvalume can last on average between 70-150 years.
Who makes Galvalume?
BIEC International Inc.
BIEC International Inc. is the worldwide licensor of the technology and know-how associated with 55% Aluminum-Zinc alloy coated sheet steel (better known as GALVALUME).
Does galvalume come in colors?
Metal roofing panel systems come in a wide variety of colors ranging from subtle hues of gray, brown and black; classic shades of green, burgundy, and tan; to vibrant shades of blue, copper, and galvalume.
How good is galvalume?
Galvalume has an excellent performance lifespan in bare exposures (unpainted panels) as well. Both galvanized steel and Galvalume weigh 100 to 150 pounds per 100 square feet and contain about 35% recycled steel post-consumer content. A product called Galvalume Plus features an extra coating of acrylic.
