Multi-layer polyurethane coating systems, such as Granite^® HDX Robust and Granite^® HDXtreme, are emerging as credible alternatives to plastisol for building envelope applications in harsh environments.

For decades, plastisol has dominated demanding roofing and cladding applications across the United Kingdom. Yet, as expectations around durability, fire safety, colour stability, and sustainability continue to rise, the industry is rethinking established solutions. Increasingly, roof and facade manufacturers are turning to a new generation of high-performance coated steel products, designed to meet the evolving requirements of modern construction.

Manufacturers are turning to a new generation of high-performance pre-painted steel products, such as advanced multi-layer organic coating systems. They deliver exceptional protection, even in the harshest environments. ​

In this webinar, our Experts will explain why alternatives to Plastisol are gaining momentum. They will describe their performances in coastal, industrial and aggressive atmospheres. This includes resistance to corrosion, UV and fire. It also concerns the colour retention and aesthetics over time.​ Last but not least, these solutions are available as low carbon-emissions steel, allowing CO2 savings of up to 60% depending on the building solution.​

The speakers

Dave Chapman​

UK Sustainability Lead​ ArcelorMittal Steligence^® ​·ArcelorMittal Steligence^® ​

“The Steligence approach: engineering experience willingly shared and developed”​

A Chartered Structural Engineer, working within the steel industry since 1986. ​ Previously, the Technical Director of two large steelwork fabricators. ​ Promoting the specification of ArcelorMittal’s construction products, in particular the low CO2 (XCarb^®) steel options. Combining XCarb with tight designs and alternative sections/products to decrease a project’s embodied carbon footprint.​ ​

 

Jeff Arnold​

Head of Client Technical Support​ Organic Coated Steels – UK​ ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products​·ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products​

« Helping drive innovation and resolving technical challenges »​

More than 40 years of experience in the steel industry, spanning both Steel Service Centres and ArcelorMittal Flat Europe, encompassing leadership roles across operations, purchasing, and quality management.​ Focusing for 25 years on the development, specification, and application of pre-painted steel products. Currently Customer Technical Support (CTS) specialist, working closely with customers across the UK and Ireland, supporting product development, technical solutions, and business growth.​ 

The future of pre-painted steel is unlikely to be defined by a single characteristic. Instead, success will depend on balancing durability, appearance, safety and sustainability.

For many applications, advanced multi-layer polyurethane systems are emerging as one of the strongest candidates to meet these expectations. Their combination of corrosion resistance, colour stability, fire performance and environmental credentials aligns closely with the requirements now shaping the UK construction market.

These more advanced alternatives to Plastisol are now readily available, and the demanding requirements of owners, investors and regulators are only moving in one direction. Whilst Plastisol’s time is far from up, the new multi-layer systems are here to stay and are defining the future.