What determines the service life of a roof? Weather, technology, or all at once?

It has long been known in metallurgy that one rainy season can tell more about quality than annual reports. But whereas previously laboratory inspections of polymer-coated metal products took weeks and depended on third-party accredited centers, now Severstal has its own accelerated cyclic testing site right at the CherMK site.

For specialists, this is not just a new laboratory, but a whole testing ground where you can reproduce a frosty winter, a series of heavy rains and powerful ultraviolet light in a day. Everything to ensure the reliability and guaranteed durability of Severstal's roofing solutions — Rooftop Silk, Rooftop Velvet, Rooftop Cashmere. Climate chamber, salt mist, variable heating — a complete set for simulating any weather conditions.

This approach provides not only a technical advantage. Now the predicted service life and the level of protection against corrosion or UV are not abstract promises, but a result confirmed by real data. And, most importantly, the speed of these studies is many times faster than before.

In the fall, the cycle will become regular, and not only standards will be responsible for the reliability of new roofing solutions, but also the experience gained right here in Cherepovets.