The Benefits of Aluminium-Zinc Coated Steel
The Benefits of Aluminium-Zinc Coated Steel AZ vs GI coatings Aluminium-zinc coating The mild steel substrate is continuously hot dipped in a formulation of Aluminium (55%), Zinc (43.5%) and Silicon (1.5%). The process of applying an Aluminium-Zinc alloy in a hot dip delivers superior oxidation-resistance therefore extending the service lifespan of a steel roof by up to four times that of galvanised steel. Galvanised coating Offering some defence against corrosion-causing elements, galvanised metal is a sheet of steel which has been coated with a thin layer of Zinc oxide (99.8% Zinc). Galvanising offers almost twice the service life of the steel substrate. Notable differences There is a visible difference between the two coatings as an Aluminium-Zinc alloy metal appears to almost have a matte finish while galvanised steel has a unique shiny spangle appearance. Galvanised metal corrodes linearly, and eventually, the Zinc coating is completely depleted, whereas an Alu...