BlueScope Steel - Spotlight on Steel Newsletter
Issue 55: February 2006 Archives Subscribe www.bluescopesteel.com.au

Welcome to "Spotlight on Steel" - a monthly electronic newsletter, delivering the latest steel initiatives, product news, information and promotions at BlueScope Steel, to members of the BlueScope Steel Website.

NEWSLETTER CONTENTS

1. Flexible Design An Award Winner
2. LYSAGHT® Roof is a Talking Point in Seattle
3. Ultra-Modern Technology Meets Country Charm
4. Make The Right Choice With COLORBOND® steel
5. Fast Facts

This Month's Feature Article
1. Flexible Design An Award Winner

A house situated in Wembley Downs, Western Australia, has impressed judges at the recent Western Australian Housing Industry Awards after being recognised for its effective use of COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel. The project has been highly commended, winning four awards. Read more at:

http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=55AwardWinner


2. LYSAGHT® Roof is a Talking Point in Seattle

Building contractor Peter Crocker moved from Australia to settle in the United States 40 years ago, but his fondness for the classic profile of LYSAGHT CUSTOM ORB® corrugated steel roofing never left him. The Crockers’ house has now become a distinctive landmark in West Seattle, with passing motorists and pedestrians often stopping to take an admiring look. Take a look:
http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=55Seattle


3. Ultra-Modern Technology Meets Country Charm

From quaint English farm cottages to rambling American ranch homes, Farm Houses of Australia recreates homes boasting authentic, period country character and charm, while offering modern style and flexibility. The company uses the latest computer technology to help bring designs to three dimensional life for clients. Read details at:
http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=55CountryCharm


4. Make The Right Choice With COLORBOND® steel

Have you seen our new COLORBOND® steel advertisement on television? Want to find out more about the home featured, such as roof colour or render colour? You can now visit our feature website to find out all you need to know about COLORBOND® steel for roofing. See:
http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/redirect.cfm?to=55Advertisement


5. Fast Facts...
  • The origins of Valentine's Day trace back to the ancient Roman celebration of Lupercalia. Held on February 15, Lupercalia honoured the gods Lupercus and Faunus, as well as the legendary founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus.
  • Approximately 1 billion Valentine's Day cards are sent each year, with around 85 percent of all valentines purchased by women.
  • The oldest known Valentine card is on display at the British Museum and was written in 1415. It was a poem written by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt.
  • Symbols of Valentine's Day are: Cupid (The Roman God of Love), Doves, Love Birds, Roses, Hearts, Arrows and Lacy Doilies.

Thanks for reading,

Matt Lynch
BlueScope Steel - Internet Manager


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