b'C01,tractors Guide Quarterly Report: illetaJlic Coatings forenhance or chan their appearance. An added bonus of in rporating geco paints Roofing Panelsor laminates is the extra layer of protection they p vide - particularly with roContinued from page 8the laminates which a quite thick and durable. These extratings d t recoa on\'Out of the factory, aluminized steel is very shin as it ages, it becomes aimpose any extra restrictions as f as forming is c long as cory;aroncerned so little duller through oxidation.rect techniques are used. They do, of course, involve extra, materials and the andinmetallic-coated steel needs to be prepared to take the paintslam ates. Galvalnmethereby adding to costs. We\'ll take alook at these treatments in a closerfuture Galvanizing steel with a z -aluminum alloy coating combines the best ofarticle. incboth worlds inrdbarriersacrificial properties. Galvalume is the rega toand trade name Bethlehem Steel Corp. gave this coating when it was developed 30Looking ahead years ago. It combines the barrier-type corrosion resistance and the heatMetal roofing isinuing itst in the industry. Properly installed, cont ascenprotectioncan beostccessful withalu and reflectivity of aluminum-coated steel, with the sacrificial, cathodicthese systemsm su ,coatings of zinc,minum to thatccess. that the zinc-coated steel provides to bare edges and scratches. Another Gal Galvalume being indispensable contributorssuvalume advantage is it\'s flexibility-it canmore severeoper Reprinted with permission from Contractors Guide. endureforming ations w houtm when compared to aluminum coatings. it da age T zinc-aluminum alloy coating, by weight, basically is 55 percent aluhe minum and 45 percent zinc. By volume, the coating is roughly 80 percent aluminum and 20 percent zinc. The coating application is specified under ASTMSexual Harassmentinthe Workplace eelmo lu in mini Co inu tram page 6 nt ed A792 "the st leaves thelten bath of a m um-zinc alloy with amum 0.55 ounces of the alloy per square foot - just1thick."harassment. You are responsible for the actsyourand will be undermilofsupervisors Galvalume\'s surface spangle istoof galvanizedis less pro liable for apervisor\'sif itlminates in a similarthatbutsu harassmentcu tangible employment nounced.action. You may be held liable for the ac ofother employees and tionsyour your customers a vendors ifor shouldknown ofrrences ndyou knewhaveoccuPrecautionsofharassment andled to take appropriate. sexualfai actioncoatings All three of these metalliccan get the job done. As with any other type of roofingcomponent, success depends on the product beingWhat preventive actions should you take? system manufactured precisely, designed into the system correctly, used under theThere are several steps you should take tosexual harassment at prevent right circumstances and in the right environment, and properly installed.your company. Before the metallic-coated panels get to thesite, they need to be prop orepare, disseminate a enforce an anti-har p and job P ndassmentolicycomplaint erly handled and stored so as to avoid moisture stains. Panels should beprocedure which shouldat aimum, theing: contain,min followanddrainage,water Aexplanation stored off the groundat an angle forand protected with a*clearof prohibited conduct; proof cover.If bundles do become wet, separate the panels, dry them off*n that employees who make complaints of har or Assura ceassmentprovide immediately and stack th that air can circulate around them to ensureinformation relateds comp ntsbe protected a inst retaliaem sotouchlai willgacomplete drying. M ture stains are very difficult to remove without doingtion; oisdamage to the protective coating.*clearly described complaint process that provides accessible aven of Aues Once the panels areplace onroof, water still is the enemy (as withcomplaint; inthe ofAssuranceconfany roofing membrane), and that,course, is taken care of by adequate slope*that you will protect theidentiality of harassment comto drain.plaints to the extentle; possibAnd let\'s go back to the galvanic relationship between metal types. The*complaint processthat providesa prompt,thoroughandimpartial A same chemistry that allows the base metal toso well protected a can playinvestigation; and belso into its destruction. Keep copper productscontact with these metallic*thatwill takeand appropriateaction out ofAssuranceyouimmediatecorrective assmentas coated panels; they don\'t get along. Even water runoff from copper will accel when you determine that har h occurred. corrosionexpress erate theprocess. While galvanized,aluminized and Galvalume@Discuss sexual harassment with all your employees,strong disapsh all are compatible with each other, it is recommended that galvanizedproval,your sexual harassment policy and emphasize the sanctioeetsreviewns sheets not be placed downhill from the others.against any employee who engages in sexual harassment. Another important point aboutDon\'t forget about the fasten @lI any complaintsof sexualharassment and takeappropriate compatibility:nvestigate ers and their role in the system.action including discipline or discharge if needed. \\\\lore Layers While the bare metallic-coated sheets can be very attractive, sometimes architectural circumstances dictate that they receive paint or ato laminate'