FAQs

The availability of the grades in the 2008 version of the standard will not differ substantially from the grades available in the 1995 version of the standard.

COLORBOND® Ultra steel is not the same as it's forerunner, COLORBOND® XSE steel. There are several technical differences between the two products. However, COLORBOND® Ultra steel is designed to fulfill the same role in severe marine and industrial environments as COLORBOND® XSE steel did. Therefore, where you would have previously specified COLORBOND® XSE steel, you can now rely on COLORBOND® Ultra steel to provide the protection you need. 

It is a BCA and AS/NZS3000 standard that any new dwelling, regardless of framing materials, must be fitted with a safety switch known as an RCD (Residual Current Device) or an ELCN (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker). These devices are designed to prevent death by accidental electrocution.

The use of poly water pipe and poly gas pipe makes the work of plumbers very cost efficient and is becoming more popular.

No. An R-Value is a term describing a material or system that provides a consistent level of resistance to heat flow. COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel roofing provides a varying level of resistance to heat flow into a building depending on the strength of the sun.

Steel is one of the most recycled materials on the planet. Not only is TRUECORE® steel 100% recyclable, it is made with a component of recycled steel.

Total Solar Reflectance (TSR) is a measure of the ability of a surface to reflect the sun’s energy. Any energy that is not reflected is absorbed by the surface causing it to heat up.

 9 metre pole = 245kg
12.5 metre pole = 420kg

 9 metre pole = 8kN
12.5 metre pole = 12kN

273.1mm