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Galvanized Or Galvalume: Which Metal Roof Protects Better?
The difference between two common metal roofing coatings, and which holds up better in South Florida.
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What Galvanized Steel Is
Galvanized steel is coated with zinc, which protects the underlying steel from rust through a sacrificial coating that corrodes before the steel does.
What Galvalume Is
Galvalume combines aluminum and zinc in its coating, generally offering stronger corrosion resistance and reflectivity than standard galvanized coatings.
Why It Matters In A Coastal Climate
Salt air accelerates corrosion on any exposed metal, making coating quality — not just the base metal — a real factor in how long a metal roof performs near the coast.
Choosing The Right Option
Proximity to saltwater, budget, and the specific product line all factor into which coating makes sense — worth discussing during your in-person assessment.
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