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Choose Strength & Durability
Steel tested in Australian conditions,
for our Australian way of life
With over 50 years in Australia, COLORBOND® steel is part of our landscape – from our towns and cities to the countryside and coast.
The enduring style, beauty and looks of COLORBOND® steel owe a lot to its durability and ease of maintenance. That’s why it’s used in all sorts of ways in homes both old and new all over Australia.
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Captured at Albany by Lee Griffith Photography on 2022, 08. Irongate Farm, Kalgan, West Australia, Friday, 5th November, 2021
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FIVE LAYERS OF PROTECTION
Manufactured in Australia to Australian Standards AS1397 and AS/NZS 2728 and tested in some of the harshest Australian conditions over the past 50 years, genuine COLORBOND® steel for roofing and walling is far more than just ‘paint on steel’.
- The steel base is manufactured to meet relevant Australian Standards, ensuring strict adherence to the required grade and strength.
- The base is then coated in BlueScope’s industry-leading metallic coating incorporating Activate® technology* to provide enhanced corrosion resistance.
- A thin pre-treatment layer is applied to optimise the adhesion of further coatings.
- A corrosion inhibitive primer is baked onto the surface.
- A topcoat of specially developed, exterior grade paint is baked on to provide resistance to chipping, flaking and blistering and to ensure the finish retains its look for longer.
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