AZM® with Activate Technology vs Galvalume
In long-term exposure, AZM® with Activate Technology proves better than Galvalume, including cut-edge corrosion resistance.
Responding to market demands for a more durable, resilient, and sustainable product we are introducing The Next Generation of Metal Roofing®, AZM® with Activate Technology. Created through BlueScope Steel Inc., this product is a highly corrosion-resistant coated steel known as Zincalume® with Activate Technology.
To ensure the durability and reputation of the next generation a comprehensive testing program was conducted that included a series of accelerated laboratory corrosion tests as well as a strong emphasis on real world outdoor exposure tests. A thorough and rigorous testing program ensured that the new product provided optimum performance.
Over a 20-year period, more than 2000 panels have been tested in Q-Fog cyclic testing and salt spray testing in laboratories. A further 3000 panels have been tested in 22 different exposure sites around the world, including Australia and Lebanon, PA. Additionally, 50 building sites comprising a wide range of applications, as well as five purpose built test structures, have been tested in the real world, including extreme marine environments.
Finally, all test results were independently verified by the internationally recognized French Corrosion Institute (FCI).
The result is Everlast Roofing’s next generation AZM® with Activate Technology that is more durable, especially at the cut edge, and more resilient to scratches during construction compared to previous generations.