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ArcelorMittal Perspectra Metallics™ Prepainted Steel for Roofing and Siding
ArcelorMittal Dofasco
07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels
Perspectra Metallics is an affordable metallic precoated steel designed for roofing and cladding applications in the commercial and residential building construction market.
Some of its features include:
• film integrity is 40-year weathering performance;
• colour and chalk are 30-year weathering performance;
• available with either galvanize or Galvalume® sheet steel;
• highly flexible paint coating allows for a variety of roll-formed profiles;
• suitable for insulated metal panels(IMPs);
• durable polyurethane resin; and
• cool metallic pigments and proven pretreatments.
The colour palette for Perspectra Metallics has been developed in five metallic finishes, or can be customized to architectural needs. The material is recyclable and sustainable–see the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 environmental product declaration (EPD) for roll-formed panels.
Other prefinished offerings include Perspectra Plus™, Granite® Deep Mat, 10,000 Series and Tag Tough™ Anti-Graffiti (
polyvinylidene fluoride[PVDF]), Solano® and Barrier Series (polyvinyl chloride [PVC]), exterior polyesters, and the Galvalume® Prepaint Corrosion Warranty.
Additional Information
Perspectra Metallics™ Product SpecificationPerspectra Metallics™ Colour Card
All Prepainted Steel Publications
Galvalume® Prepaint Corrosion Warranty
LEED® V4 EPD Roll Formed Steel Panels
Contact Information
Phone: 9055487200x3590
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