Guide to Steel Sheet Substrates
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Published by the Metal Construction Association (MCA), this Technical Bulletin discusses the characteristics that comprise the metal construction industry’s most commonly used metallic-coated sheet steels (the products used to make products such as standing seam metal roofing and ribbed metal wall panels, among other things). Bulletin topics include the hot-dip process, fabrication, mechanical properties, coating weight, chemical treatment and painting. There’s also a glossary of terms.
To read and/or download this free bulletin, click Guide to Steel Sheet Substrates - PDF.

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