Why Butlercote paints are superior metal finishes?

Butlercote is a brand name for a PVDF paint system, which stands for polyvinylidene fluoride. PVDF is a resin made up of about 70% polyvinylidene thermoplastic fluoropolymer and 30% acrylic. PVDF paint systems are superior to sciliconized polyester paints in terms of color retention, chalking and fading resistance, and warranty coverage .

Sciliconized polyester paints, also known as SMP, are paint systems that blend polyester for weather resistance and silicon for gloss retention. SMP paints are cheaper than PVDF paints, but they also have lower performance in standing seam metal roofing. SMP paints are more likely to experience chalking and fading sooner than PVDF paints, and they have shorter warranty periods.

The life span difference between Butlercote and sciliconized polyester paints depends on various factors, such as the climate, the exposure to sunlight and pollution, and the maintenance of the metal roof. However, generally speaking, Butlercote can last up to 40 years or more without significant signs of degradation, while sciliconized polyester paints can last up to 20 years or less before they start to lose their color and gloss .