Embodied carbon has increasingly become a driving factor for specification choices, making product durability more important than ever. With design advantages, ease of maintenance and corrosion resistance, pre-finished steel is one of the most effective solutions with whole-life carbon in mind, particularly with regard to a building’s end of life.
In an effort to lengthen a building’s lifespan and reduce its embodied carbon impact, considering materials that offer enhanced durability can be key. Imagine installing a roof or wall cladding system only for it to need repairing or replacing within a decade, using more materials and adding to the embodied carbon of a building.
Instead, by making more informed specification choices, looking for long-lasting, high-quality products that are backed with comprehensive test evidence and years of proven performance, you can support a positive legacy within the built environment, as well as create value for the building owner over the life of the project.
Tata Steel’s Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® pre-finished steel combines outstanding performance with exceptional durability.
- A nominal 200-micron structure, up to four times thicker than many other options available, creating a robust and durable solution.
- Meets Ruv4 and surpasses RC5+ requirements as part of EN 10169:2022.
- Backed up by Tata Steel’s market leading Confidex® Guarantee – one of the most comprehensive pre-finished steel guarantees available.
- Over 60 years of evolution, having been continually developed and enhanced since its initial launch in the 1960s.
- Unique Scintilla® emboss as a mark of authenticity.
- Chrome free and REACH compliant.
- BBA certified for durability in excess of 40 years.
- Independently tested for presence of volatile organic compounds (VOC) against EN ISO 16000-9 achieving an A+ rating.
- Incorporates an optimised Galvalloy® metallic coating for exceptional corrosion resistance and cut edge protection.