Hot rolled refers to product that is uncoated and has been formed at about 860 degrees Celcius from the mill and reduced while the strip temperature is maintained.

Cold Rolled product refers to uncoated coil products that are rolled and has been formed as the second stage of processing from hot rolled coils.

Galvanized product has its surface altered by heat treatment before the zinc has solidified after emerging from the galvanizing pot, and is entirely an iron-zinc alloy coating.