Is there an alternative to COLORBOND?
UniCote® – Architectural Roofing + Building Supplies. ARBS is pleased to offer a pre-painted steel alternative to COLORBOND for steel roofing, wall cladding, fascias, guttering, flashings, and fencing. UniCote® uses hot-dipped aluminium/zinc alloy-coated steel manufactured to the Australian standards AS 1397.
Is stainless steel compatible with COLORBOND?
Stainless steel fixings and fixings containing copper should also not be used with ZINCALUME® steel or COLORBOND® steel.
What is the difference between zinc and COLORBOND?
While Colorbond and Zincalume are both strong, durable and long-lasting, there is a key difference that you should consider. The key difference between Colorbond and Zincalume is, in fact, colour. While Colorbond is available in 22 colours, Zincalume comes in one standard aluminium colour.
Is COLORBOND made in China?
The Suzhou facility, located 80 km west of Shanghai, is designed to supply China’s booming building and construction markets. The plant can produce the full BlueScope Steel range of coated products, including the premium brands Clean COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel.
What colour is Ironstone COLORBOND?
grey
A mid-based grey with a strong bluish undertone, Colorbond® Ironstone® is an impressive contemporary colour that can be used for accents or trims on the exterior of your home.
Is COLORBOND Ironstone blue?
Colorbond Ironstone is a charcoal blue which does become more blue as the sun hits it and therefore only suits certain schemes. Colorbond Wallaby is a little lighter and its name describes it well – a gorgeous rich grey brown which suits schemes with greige and warm whites.
Does COLORBOND react with aluminium?
Pure zinc or aluminium are suitable alternatives as they are both compatible with COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel, although typically neither are as malleable as lead.
Is Zincalume better than COLORBOND?
Zincalume is a combination of aluminium, magnesium, silicon and zinc, and holds great durability properties. Both are great options for roofing materials; however, Colorbond provides more design and style opportunity with 22 shades to choose from.
Is zinc cheaper than Colourbond?
ZINCALUME® is cheaper than other steel products including COLORBOND®, meaning it can fit into the most modest budgets. If you are looking to build a relatively cheap shed, ZINCALUME® provides a good balance between cost and durability.
Which is better COLORBOND or Zincalume?
How long should a COLORBOND roof last?
up to 70 years
Lifespan – Colorbond roofs can have a life expectancy of up to 70 years whereas tile roofs are easily damaged and prone to cracking under typical Australian weather extremes.
Is Trimdek a COLORBOND?
LYSAGHT TRIMDEK® is a subtle square-fluted steel cladding, available in long lengths, so on most jobs you can have one sheet from ridge to gutter without end laps.
Is COLORBOND Australian owned?
COLORBOND® steel is owned and manufactured by BlueScope, which was once a part of BHP and became an independent company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) in 2002.
How do I know if my COLORBOND is real?
You can make sure you’re getting the genuine article by looking out for the COLORBOND® steel branding on the product, or its packaging. For roofing and walling, check for the ink branding on the reverse side of the sheet.
Is Colorbond Ironstone blue or grey?
Is ironstone the same as Woodland grey?
Woodland grey has a green tinge and ironstone a blueness to it.
What color is COLORBOND Ironstone?
Can COLORBOND touch aluminium?
Due to phenomenon known as galvanic or bi-metallic corrosion, some commonly used metals can cause accelerated corrosion when used with ZINCALUME® steel, zinc/aluminum alloy coated and COLORBOND® prepainted steel.
What is the colour range of ironstone?
ROOF COLOUR: IRONSTONE® Col0u rs MANOR RED® COVE™ BASALT™ MANOR RED® SA = 0.69. BCA = D SHALE GREY™ SA = 0.43. BCA = M CLASSIC colour range1 CONTEMPORARY colour range1 SURFMIST® SA = 0.32. BCA = L NIGHT SKY® SA = 0.96. BCA = D DUNE® SA = 0.47. BCA = M TERRAIN® SA = 0.69. BCA = D
What is Colorbond® steel?
COLORBOND® steel is one of the world’s toughest, most advanced building materials. COLORBOND®STEEL COLOURS FOR YOUR HOME LEGEND Also available in COLORBOND®Ultra steel for coastal and industrial environments. All other colours are available in COLORBOND®Ultra steel on request, please speak with your supplier.
What is the BCA of ironstone?
ROOF COLOUR: IRONSTONE® Col0u rs MANOR RED® COVE™ BASALT™ MANOR RED® SA = 0.69. BCA = D SHALE GREY™
Why choose Colorbond®steel for your roof?
MANGROVE™ SA = 0.64. BCA = D DEEP OCEAN® SA = 0.75. BCA = D MONUMENT® SA = 0.73. BCA = D Your roof is protecting your most precious investments, your home and your family. You can be confident knowing COLORBOND®steel is versatile, lightweight, durable, and capable of meeting the changing needs of your lifestyle.