Is Galvalume the same as aluminum?

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Is Galvalume the same as aluminum?

Postby DiabloCanyon » Tue May 10, 2011 3:35 pm

Does anyone know if Galvalume, which is supposedly used in for roofing houses, the same or better to work with than aluminum for the skin/top on a TD? Came across a company that sells it ($43 per 4 x 8 sheet) in 24 and 26 gauge sheets but not sure how it bends or holds up.

Any help would be appreciated- I am half way done on my first teardrop and eagerly trying to figure out what to cover the roof with besides aluminum which is hard to find in AZ it seems.

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Postby GPW » Tue May 10, 2011 4:11 pm

Galvalume is galvanized steel ... Got it on my roof (House)
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Postby starleen2 » Tue May 10, 2011 7:20 pm

GPW wrote:Galvalume is galvanized steel ...

. . .and is a bit on the heavy side
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Postby dh » Tue May 10, 2011 8:59 pm

Also, in the future if you need to buff out a spot, could go through the galvanized layer and have bare steel. Also, cut out areas will be suceptable to rust, and could leave rust streaks running down the side. Could be cool looking if that is the look you are going for.
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