Non-Warranted

Standard

Premium

What does it mean?

Steel Thickness

0.0142” min.(varies 26ga.to 30ga.)

0.0145” min.

0.015” min.

Strength of the panel directly related to thickness.

Steel Weight

1.98#/lf.

2.05#/lf.

2.2#/lf

Less oil canning, flatter panels

Coating Weight

Varies

AZ50 or G60

G100

G100 = 1 oz. of zinc per sq. foot. G60 = 0.6 oz. of zinc per sq. foot. More zinc = more protection.

Life of Panel

Good

Better

Best

Premium will outlast standard 1.5 times. Standard will outlast ABX 1.5 times.

Pretreatment

1303(AZ50), 1421(Galv.)

1303(AZ50), 1421(G60)

1421

The pretreatment provides superior scratch protection plus additional corrosion resistance.

Primer

Yes

Yes

Yes

The primer provides paint adhesion, and corrosion resistance.

Paint

Varies

SMP

SMP

SMP(Siliconized Modified Polyester) is better than Polyester paint.

Heat Formed

Yes

Yes

Yes

Helps prevent paint from cracking at the ribs.

Warrenty

No warranty

40 yr. Limited

40 yr. Limited

Warranty equals protection against fading and chalking, and guaranties paint adhesion. See Warranty.

Price

lowest

medium

higher

Suggested Applications

Temporary Shelters, Interior Panels

Residential and light commercial not exposed to harsh environments.

Agricultural, Residential, Commercial

A harsh environment is considered an area that is exposed to higher than normal alkaline materials such as lime or limestone and methane gases.See warranty.