Galvalume is a combination of galvanized metal and aluminum. It’s a less expensive option than galvanized metal alone. It’s also a bit heavier than pure aluminum which is fairly lightweight. As with all our metal roofs, galvalume offers the same quality.

Unlike your neighbors Labradoodle, Galvalume is made to withstand a Category 4 hurricane.

Galvalume has been around for quite a while.

According to SteelRoofing.com, “Since 1972, nearly 20 million tons of product has been produced in North America alone.  Galvalume sheet steel continues to gain approval by specifiers, architects, building owners, and many others due to its versatility, ease of use, aesthetics and long-term performance.”

Where do I find Galvalume?

I’m so glad you asked. Here at Metal Master Shop, we offer Galvalume! You’ve come to the right place. Give us a call, we would love to answer any questions you might have.

~J.C.

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What is Galvalume? This is a steel coil roof material that is coated in a 45% zinc and 55% aluminum coating.  It’s been around for decades.

#1: Good corrosion protection

Aluminum is a barrier type protective layer, which means that the steel underneath won’t get scratched up so easily. Zinc is a sacrificial barrier type, which means that it actually corrodes faster than the steel and disappears little by little while the steel underneath stays strong. As you can imagine, combining the two offers a great protection to the underlying steel roofing material. There are drawbacks, but given our Florida climate, this is still a great option for building.

#2: Not as expensive

Galvalume is a very cost effective option for many buyers. It will vary based on the type you use and other protective coatings that you can get with it, but it is consistently more affordable than some of the other options. It has great longevity and this contributes to the cost savings over time. Be sure to check the warranty length as part of your process for finding the right roof.

#3: Miami-Dade approved

If you want to know more about this you can talk to us or your contractor, but the long and short of it is that Galvalume is approved for use in the county building codes. We have the most stringent codes in the country, so you know it’s a good roof when it works for us here in Florida.

#4: Aesthetic appeal

It is a nice looking roofing material. While it does sometimes retain stains, that can easily be remedied by adding an extra thin coat of protection before installation.

As far as low sloped roofs are concerned, galvalume is the leader of the pack. This is true of metal roofs across the country as well as here in Florida.

~J.C.

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