Right coating, longer service life – Ruukki’s updated guide steers toward durable product choices

Ruukki has released an updated version of the Selection recommendation guide for color-coated thin sheet steel products used in construction. This guide is intended for customers, designers, and architects to increase awareness of Ruukki's color-coated building products and to support the selection of the most suitable coating. 

When choosing a coating, it is recommended to consider both the application and the surrounding environmental conditions, as these significantly impact the performance and durability of color-coated steel. Different coatings have varying technical and service life properties. By selecting the right coating, durability can be ensured in the intended environment – there is a suitable option for nearly every construction application.

The updated guide also includes information on:

• carbon-neutral construction and sustainability considerations, 
• building service life and environmental conditions,
• the technical structure of color-coated steel,
• steel grades and coating types used in Ruukki products
• warranty periods granted for roofing and facade products
• coating recommendations for different environmental conditions.

Selection recommendation for color-coated products is now available in both English and Finnish. The English version is available in two places on Ruukki.com: 

• Roofing: https://www.ruukki.com/roofing/support/downloads/coating-and-maintenance-instructions
• Building Envelopes: https://www.ruukki.com/building-envelopes/services-support/sandwich-panel-support/coating-and-maintenance-instructions-for-sandwich-panels 

For more information, please contact: 

Risto Sipilä, R&D Manager, Coatings, Ruukki Construction