5 Real Reasons to
Choose Steel
We often get questions about comparisons of
different materials. Very frequently the choice is
between steel versus plastic or aluminum. Our
choice at Lindab is, and has always been, steel.
We will give you 5 real reasons to choose steel
for your rainwater system rather than PVC or
aluminum.
Most of these arguments go for all steel
systems, but we think that we add even more to
this fantastic material. We have been processing
A rainwater system made of steel can last
in excess of 70 years. To aid to the lifespan
we rustproof the material with a 275 grams
zinc coating. This gives the system a selfhealing quality where scratches and cuts are
automatically sealed by zinc ions that migrate
to re-coat the uncovered steel.
4. Strong as steel
steel for more than 50 years and we buy over
Steel is the foundation of all modern
200 000 tonnes of steel every year, so we feel
construction, and there is a reason for that.
that we know what we are doing. We also put
Steel is strong. Snow, hail, falling tree branches
our products through rigorous testing.
and other circumstances can easily break
1. Steel has the lowest carbon footprint of all
rainwater systems materials
a rainwater system made from aluminum
or plastic materials. And even though we
recommend that you are careful during the
With steel you get a cost effective and
installation, a steel system is much more heavy
environmental friendly installation that is 100
duty than its competitors.
% recyclable. Our Rainline system is made
from sheet steel, a raw material that has a
natural place in today’s approach towards
sustainability.
2. Steel stays in shape
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3. It’s really long lived
5. Steel is actually cheaper than plastic or
aluminum
The initial cost for a steel rainwater system
is higher. We’re not saying that it’s not. But
if you take into consideration the lifespan
Virtually all materials are affected by differences
and maintenance needed for the respective
in temperature and grows and shrinks as the
systems, you actually save money. The lifecycle
weather changes. Compared to aluminum
cost for a steel system is considerably lower
and plastic, steel has a lot smaller movement
than any other system out there.
factor. This means that your installation is much
more likely to last as connections and fixation
points won’t take such a beating as with other
materials.
For more information contact Telephone 0121
585 2780 or E-mail: [email protected]
Web- www.lindab.co.uk/rainline