Metal roof provides increased wind resistance when compared to other roofing materials. This is because metal roofing systems use interlocking panels. The disadvantages of metal roofs include the noise created from rain hitting the roof, and, in snowy areas, the tendency of snow to easily fall off the roof and onto pedestrians or property. Originally, metal roofs were made of corrugated galvanized steel: a wrought iron–steel sheet was coated with zinc and then roll-formed into corrugated sheets. Another approach is to blend zinc, aluminum, and silicon-coated steel. These products are sold under various trade names like "Zincalume" or "Galvalume". The surface may
Coated paper to make paper cups and photographic paper. Biopolymer coatings are available as more sustainable alternatives to common petrochemical coatings like LDPE (see plastic-coated paper) or mylar. Printed papers commonly have a top coat of a protective polymer to seal the print, provide scuff resistance, and sometimes gloss. Some coatings are processed by UV curing for stability. A release liner is a paper (or film) sheet used to prevent a sticky surface from adhering. It is coated on one or both sides with a release agent. Heat printed papers such as receipts are often coated with estrogenic and carcinogenic poisons, such