BU595 Factory-coated metal claddings (2016)
Product Description
Factory-coated metal claddings are roof and wall cladding products that have an organic coating factory applied to the metallic substrate. A steel substrate will also incorporate a corrosion-resistant metallic coating.
This bulletin outlines the coating process, the coatings available and what to consider when specifying, installing and maintaining factory-coated claddings.
This bulletin replaces Bulletin 488 Coil-coated metal claddings and Bulletin 318 Care of coil-coated claddings.
The bulletin covers:
- performance requirements
- corrosion risk
- base metal
- metallic coatings
- coating and forming process
- specifying the material
- design
- good site practice
- installation
- maintenance and lifespan.