What is the difference between COLORBOND and COLORBOND Ultra?
Colorbond Ultra is a type of higher grade Colorbond steel sheets that are more suitable for extreme environments. In essence, the Colorbond Ultra is a pre-painted product with a core made of Aluminium, Zinc, and Magnesium alloy-coated steel with Activate® technology.
When should COLORBOND Ultra be used?
approximately 100 to 200 metres
COLORBOND® Ultra steel is the recommended roofing material for environments where there may still be a smell of salt or salt spray in the air – approximately 100 to 200 metres from breaking surf.
What thickness is COLORBOND Ultra?
0.48mm
COLORBOND® Ultra base metal thickness is 0.42 or 0.48mm. G550, AZ200 (550MPa minimum yield stress, 200g/m2 minimum coating mass).
What Colours does COLORBOND ultra come in?
ULTRA COLOUR RANGE
- Dune®
- Monument®
- Surfmist®
- Wallaby®
- Windspray®
- Woodland Grey®
Which COLORBOND roof is best?
If the colour of your house has beige to cream shade, the best roof colours to go for are black, brown, grey, and blue. If your house is coloured brown, you can choose from black, green, brown, and grey roof colours.
Which lasts longer Zincalume or COLORBOND?
Made from zinc, aluminium and silicon, this product lasts four times longer than galvanised steel. Zincalume steel also offers long-lasting performance. Like Colorbond, it is thermally efficient, highly resistant to corrosion and easy to maintain.
Are there different grades of COLORBOND roofing?
Colorbond is one of the most durable, long-lasting roofing materials available and its virtually maintenance-free. There are two main thickness grades of metal roofing. The standard 0.42 BMT grade and the thicker 0.48 BMT grade.
How wide is a COLORBOND roof sheet?
Wide profile—sheet width of 762mm means fewer sheets required and faster installation time adding up to lower cost. Weatherproof qualities—1.5 rib overlap ensures a snug weatherproof barrier and protects your home. Colorbond is also rated for high winds and is pest resistant.
What color of roof shingles is best?
17 Facts and Tips on How to Pick Shingle Colors to Complement Your Home
| HOUSE COLOR | BEST MATCHING ROOF SHINGLE COLOR |
|---|---|
| Beige/Cream | Brown, Black, Grey, Green, Blue |
| Brown | Grey, Brown, Green, Blue |
| White | Almost any color including Brown, Grey, Black, Green, Blue, White |
| Weathered Wood or Log Houses | Brown, Green, Black, Grey |
Why choose a roof made from Colorbond® steel?
A roof made from COLORBOND® steel makes perfect sense Strong, secure and energy smart, COLORBOND® steel is tried and tested in Australian conditions to look great and deliver outstanding, long life performance.
What is Colorbond ultra steel?
COLORBOND® Ultra steel COLORBOND® Ultra steel is especially designed for severe coastal and industrial environments. COLORBOND® Ultra steel is especially designed for severe coastal and industrial environments – where there may be a smell of salt or salt spray in the air.
What’s new with Colorbond® steel in 2016?
To celebrate COLORBOND® steel’s 50th anniversary in 2016, new advertising has been developed to showcase the wonderful ways COLORBOND® steel has been used over the years around Australia.
Is Colorbond® steel recyclable?
All COLORBOND ® steel contains recycled content and the steel in COLORBOND ® steel is 100% recyclable. In some cases it can be reused without reprocessing, again saving on energy and resource use.