Steel - a versatile and sustainable choice
Did you know that steel is one of the few materials that is 100% recyclable? This makes it a much more sustainable building choice than other materials, as it can be repurposed or reused without creating hazardous waste. It also emits less CO₂ during production than other common building materials, such as aluminum, for example.
Kvarteret Rördrommen, Sweden, by Sweco. GreenCoat Pro BT in Anthracite Grey
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But that's not the only reason why steel is beloved by builders. It is also extremely easy to work with. Its properties make it easy to bend, form and cut, less prone to buckling, cracking and general weakening, and it blends seamlessly with many other materials.
Endless choices of designs and colors for GreenCoat® coated steel
If you're looking for a sustainable and cost-effective building material that looks impressive - whether it's part of a roof, facade or rainwater drainage system - GreenCoat® may be just what you've been looking for.
Dogs & Doctors house, Finland, by Pirinen Salo. GreenCoat Pural BT in Pale Green.
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Widely used in sustainable architecture, GreenCoat® products have been developed specifically to provide superior aesthetics and long-lasting performance. They provide builders and architects with new, creative and innovative construction options.
A wide range of more than 400 colors inspired by Nordic nature is available. While each color has been carefully selected based on modern building and design trends, GreenCoat® coated steel offers a patented bio-based coating using Swedish rapeseed oil, making it the most eco-friendly choice in the metal roof and facade market.
Fisksätra Folkets Hus, Sweden, by sandellsandberg arkitekter, Stockholm. GreenCoat Pro BT in Silver Fir Green.
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Our world-class outdoor tests - built to stand the test of time
Long product life plays an important role when choosing building materials. More than 10,000 GreenCoat® coated steel panels have been exposed to harsh climatic conditions throughout the year, including salt water, snow, ice, rain, UV radiation, high humidity, wind and storms, to ensure superior product performance. That's why we offer up to a 50-year warranty, and some GreenCoat® products already achieve the new corrosion and UV (Ruv5) and RC (RC5+) ratings according to the new EN10169:2022 standard.
House in the Mountains, Poland, by Kropka Studio, Poland. GreenCoat Crown BT in Nordic Night Black
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SSAB fossil-free steel
SSAB has been producing steel solutions for the construction industry for more than 50 years. We already supply a unique, patented bio-coating using Swedish rapeseed oil for our GreenCoat® organic coated steels. As early as 2026, SSAB will be the first to introduce fossil fuel-free steel to the market. The byproduct of the steelmaking process will then be water, not carbon dioxide.
A GreenCoat® Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is available, which details how we produce GreenCoat® coated steel and take care of the product life cycle.
Wicklane, UK, by dRMM- London. GreenCoat PLX Pro BT in Glacial Green
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