From Delivery to Install: Handle Metal the Right Way

THANK YOU for choosing Metal Alliance as your metal coil and flat sheet supplier. 
 

From the moment your material arrives to final panel install, every step matters. Improper handling and storage can lead to corrosion, deformation, and rejected material — all before a single panel is formed.

This guide outlines essential handling, storage, and transportation practices for metal you receive from Metal Alliance. Whether you strictly fabricate metal panels or roll form and install jobs yourself, this resource is designed to help you avoid costly mistakes, protect your inventory, and keep your projects on track. 

Inside this Guide, You’ll Learn How To:

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• Receive and inspect coil and sheet at delivery

• Store coil and sheet properly (and what to avoid)

• Safely lift and handle materials in-shop and at the jobsite

• Maintain material integrity during fabrication through packaging

• Transport formed panels to the jobsite without damage

• Handle formed panels safely from staging to completed installation