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Notably beautiful roofs

Granite® HFX Cool Matt and Magnelis® take Bevego’s standing seam roofs to the next level

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Across Europe, standing seam roofs are a key feature in the landscape of many cities and towns. Made from flexible metals, they are an ideal solution for the odd-shaped roofs of apartment blocks and public buildings where every millimetre of space under the roof is utilised.

The standing seam provides a high level of resistance to wind and excellent watertightness, making it a popular roofing solution today. Organic coated steels such as the Granite® HFX Cool family from ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products offer the necessary pliability, combined with a hard-wearing finish that is guaranteed for up to 20 years. Bevego, a leading provider of roofing solutions and equipment for the Swedish market, recently started utilising the latest product in the range – Granite® HFX Cool Matt.

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Standing seam roofs are ideal for buildings with a lot of chimneys or dormer windows

Roofing complexity demands ductility

“To achieve the double standing seam, roofers need flexible materials,” says Johan Cronhamn, business area manager for Bevego. “For complicated roofs with lots of dormer windows and chimneys, the work has to be done on site and at height. Granite® HFX Cool Matt handles well and can be formed at temperatures down to -10°C!”

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Johan Cronhamn, business area manager for Bevego




Magnelis® – the new material for standing seams

Bevego has also been working with a sister company to develop roadside safety equipment out of Magnelis® coated steels from ArcelorMittal. From autumn 2021 they will start to use Magnelis® for standing seam roofs. “Architects like the patina that darkens over time, and Magnelis® has minimal reflectivity, making it suitable for low buildings,” says Johan Cronhamn.

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Standing seam roofs are traditionally made on site using long strips of metal

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Double standing seam roofs require flexible materials such as Granite® HFX Cool Matt

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Today’s trend on the roofing market is to use colours such as black and dark grey

Environmental classifications key to Swedish market

“We get excellent products and great support from ArcelorMittal Construction Sverige AB (Armat™) as our local partner,” says Johan Cronhamn. Armat™ also provides all the necessary environmental classifications for Granite® and Magnelis® products. “A low environmental impact and good supporting documentation are very important if a product is to be adopted by the Swedish market,” notes Johan Cronhamn. “Armat™ has everything we need. We expect the market for Granite® HFX Cool Matt and Magnelis® to grow quickly. They have the aesthetics and the environmental credentials we need for success.”


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