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Galvalume Plus™ Guarantee

Pioneer Steel takes pride in providing the best steel building solution on the market. Due to our commitment to top-quality engineering using the best materials, we offer guarantees on all of our metal building products.

Pioneer high performance metal buildings are manufactured of tough, 14 to 22-gauge AZ180 Galvalume Plus™ steel. This brand of steel carries a factory warranty of 40 years.

For more information about our warranties, contact us using the online form or by calling us toll-free at 1-800-668-5422.

Galvalume Plus™ is an aluminum-zinc coated steel that provides extra corrosion protection. The cost of Galvalume Plus™ is slightly more than galvanized steel due to the specialized coating and 40-year warranty.

Galvalume Plus™ offers the best qualities of aluminum-coated (aluminized) and zinc-coated (galvanized) steels. It has barrier corrosion resistance and heat resistance similar to aluminized and good bare edge galvanic protection and forming qualities like galvanized. So, Galvalume Plus™ will resist rust, the elements and fire while providing a sturdy and protective covering.

Galvalume Plus™ offers:

• At least twice the corrosion resistance of traditional galvanized coatings of similar thickness under the same exposure conditions
• Excellent protection at cut edges
• Exceptional heat reflectivity, resulting in lower energy load on buildings and improved interior comfort
• A distinctive appearance, with a smooth, fine spangle and silvery metallic finish
• High temperature resistance

All at no extra cost per square foot!

Currently, uses for Galvalume Plus™ include car mufflers, standing seam roofing, tubing for fences, greenhouses, steel buildings and much more.

Produced for Pioneer Steel by the steel mill ArcelorMittal Dofasco, Galvalume Plus™ offers excellent cost-effectiveness, which we pass on to our customers.

Corrosion Resistance

Galvalume Plus™ offers extended durability compared to conventional galvanized metal of equal coating thickness. Its unique combination of aluminum and zinc protection provides a service life that is at least twice as long in most atmospheric conditions.

In a series of exposure tests performed over a 13-year period by Bethlehem Steel, Galvalume Plus™ coated steel was found to outlast galvanized by:

• Four times in exposure tests in a severe marine environment
• Twice as long in a less severe marine location
• Six times longer in industrial environments
• Three times longer in rural situations

High Temperature Performance

Compared to galvanized metal, Galvalume Plus™ has superior resistance to intermediate and high temperatures. It can withstand continuous or intermittent exposure up to 315°C (600°F) without any discoloration, and even at higher temperatures, the discoloration and surface roughening do not compromise its ability to resist rust. In fact, Galvalume Plus™ maintains its rust-resistance up to 675°C (1250°F).

On top of that, it also boasts excellent heat reflectivity, up to about 315°C (600°F.), which helps keep buildings cooler on hot, sunny days.

Painting Galvalume Plus™

Galvalume Plus™ readily accepts most of the paints recommended for galvanized metal. The surface should be dry and free of oil, grease, dirt, dust and other contaminants. No weathering period is necessary.

A paint supplier should be consulted to select the most appropriate painting system and to ensure compatibility of primer and topcoat.

Have other questions about Galvalume Plus™? Check out our FAQ section.