FAQs

Many people enjoy the sound of rain falling on their steel roof. They feel more attuned to nature, or it brings back fond memories of childhood. For those who don't, rain noise can be reduced by using an insulating blanket. This is placed directly under the roof sheeting to dampen sound vibrations, reducing noise and making for a peaceful environment inside.

The solar absorption value of COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel in Whitehaven™ is 0.23. To see the comparative values and BCA ratings of the complete COLORBOND® steel range, check our colour classification guide.

Wheat is now discontinued as a standard colour. Suppliers are still able to order non-standard colour from us, although price surcharges and/or minimum order requirements may apply. Please see our Find a Supplier page to find your nearest ten suppliers anywhere in Australia. This colour is  still available in our fencing range, however the colour name is specific to the fencing product range.   Harvest® is the fencing colour that matches the discontinued COLORBOND® steel colour Wheat. Please view information on Fencing range including the warranty.

Stone® is now discontinued as a standard colour. Suppliers are still able to order non-standard colour from us, although price surcharges and/or minimum order requirements may apply. Please see our Find a Supplier page to find your nearest ten suppliers anywhere in Australia. This colour is still available in our fencing range, however the colour name is specific to the fencing product range. Riversand® is the fencing colour that matches the discontinued COLORBOND® steel colour Stone®. Please view information on Fencing range including the warranty.

Plantation® is now discontinued as a standard colour. Suppliers are still able to order non-standard colour from us, although price surcharges and/or minimum order requirements may apply. Please see our Find a Supplier page to find your nearest ten suppliers anywhere in Australia. This colour is still available in our fencing range, however the colour name is specific to the fencing product range. Hedge® is the fencing colour that matches the discontinued COLORBOND® steel colour Plantation®. Please view information on Fencing range including the warranty.

Night Sky® is a standard colour. Please see our Find a Supplier page to find your nearest ten suppliers anywhere in Australia. This colour is still available in our fencing range, for post and rails only, however the colour name is specific to the fencing product range. Please view information on Fencing range including the warranty.

The cooling energy savings associated with COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel have been quantified in our own BlueScope Steel building study. This involved comparing the relative running costs of three identical insulated buildings, the only difference being the type of roofing material used. The results have been used as a guide to possible savings for other buildings. This is further supported by information from reputable sources in the public domain, see our Calculator and Case Study.

All light products have a greater tendency to show dirt than darker colours. Fortunately all COLORBOND® steel has excellent resistance to dirt retention, so regular washing from the rain is all that is usually required to keep your roof looking great.

Thermatech® technology in COLORBOND® steel is used to enhance the Total Solar Reflectance (TSR) of homes as well as commercial buildings. COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel in Whitehaven™ has the highest TSR in our product range, and has been designed specifically for commercial and industrial roofing applications.

COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel is not offered in Ultra as part of the introductory offer. However if you require higher performing corrosion resistance, please contact a supplier of COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel or BlueScope Steel to check availability.