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Our Roll-Formed Steel

All steel panels are not the same, even though they may look it. Morton’s steel is uniquely “Morton.”

In order to get the strength needed to carry roof loads, flat sheets of steel are run through a roll-forming machine. To form the ribs, the steel is stretched and bent. As a result, especially when using full hard steel, there is a strong likelihood that this stretching may result in hairline cracks in the paint and zinc. These cracks may in turn result in future red rust.

At Morton, our commercial-quality Hi-Rib steel is more flexible and includes a heavier zinc coating and more flexible KYNAR 500® paint, which resists cracking during the roll-forming operation. It’s just one more reason why, when you choose Morton, you’ll have a building that looks better and lasts longer.

  Roll Formed Steel