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BlueScope Microclimate Thermal Study Stage 1a Microclimate Study ARUP

This study compared COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel and COLORBOND® steel in the colour Surfmist® to standard ZINCALUME® steel for a 5,000 m2 shopping centre roof. This has provided a more detailed understanding of the thermal interactions in large-scale roofs.

BlueScope Steel Product Solutions for Bushfire Areas - NASH Bushfire Standard

A guide to the general application of TRUECORE® steel for framing and COLORBOND® steel for roofing, walling, fascia and guttering when buildings are designed using the NASH Standard for Steel Framed Construction in Bushfires Areas.

COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel Arup Summary Report: Microclimate Study

This study compared COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel and COLORBOND® steel in the colour Surfmist® to standard ZINCALUME® steel for a 5,000 m2 shopping centre roof. This has provided a more detailed understanding of the thermal interactions in large-scale roofs.

COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel Brochure

Low solar absorptance steel for roofing

COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel Case Study - Cool roof energy savings

Study predicts cool roof energy savings underestimated.

COLORBOND® steel - Colour Chart for Building Professionals

Discover the core range of COLORBOND® steel colours – encompassing pale, mid and deep tones.

COLORBOND® steel - Contemporary Sheds Colour Chart

This colour chat provides a guide on the core colours available for Sheds using COLORBOND® steel.

COLORBOND® steel - Cool Roofing Colours For Building Professionals

The COLORBOND® steel cool roofing colours bring together a number of BlueScope's proprietary coatings and manufacturing technologies whilst offering a higher level of thermal performance.

COLORBOND® steel - Fencing Inspiration Colour Chart

Be inspired by COLORBOND® steel colours designed to reflect the natural Australian landscape and bring a renewed sense of sanctuary to backyards.

COLORBOND® steel - Inspired Homes Colour Chart

This colour chart lets you discover just what’s possible when building a home using COLORBOND® steel

COLORBOND® steel - Renovations and Additions Colour Chart

This colour chart lets you discover just what’s possible when renovating a home using COLORBOND® steel

COLORBOND® steel in a Metallic finish Case Study - Kirwan State High School

COLORBOND® steel in a Metallic finish has played a pivotal role as cladding for a new triple-storey school building that makes a grand statement amongst older single-storey classrooms.

COLORBOND® steel in a Metallic finish Case Study - Mazenod College

Used to excelling at sports, the students at Mazenod College have a new sports facility that surpasses its utilitarian brief to become a triumphant centrepiece for the entire school by harnessing wall cladding made from COLORBOND® steel in a Metallic finish.

COLORBOND® steel in a Metallic finish Case Study - Newman College

The COLORBOND® steel colour Aries in a Metallic finish - a rich deep red with a touch of theatrical brilliance - plays a starring role in this performing arts venue.

COLORBOND® steel in a Metallic finish Case Study - University of Queensland Pedestrian Link

The University of Queensland has finished the roofing for its Pedestrian Link with a lavish COLORBOND® steel custom colour in a Metallic finish called Callisto™.

Corrosion Technical Bulletin CTB 01 - Corrosion

This corrosion technical bulletin outlines: "What is corrosion"; types of metallic coatings; anodes and cathodes.

Corrosion Technical Bulletin CTB 02 - Galvanic Protection

This corrosion technical bulletin outlines: The galvanic cell; Galvanic series of metals and alloys in sea water.

Corrosion Technical Bulletin CTB 03 - Zinc Coatings on Steel

This corrosion technical bulletin outlines: The reaction of zinc with atmospheric oxygen and moisture; Why zinc protects steel.

Corrosion Technical Bulletin CTB 04 - Corrosion: effect of coating thickness

This corrosion technical bulletin outlines the relationship between coating thickness and product performance.

Corrosion Technical Bulletin CTB 05 - Corrosion Resistance of Zinc in Water

This corrosion technical bulletin outlines: The corrosion rate of zinc in natural fresh water; The effect of both temperature and pH on the corrosion rate of zinc.

Corrosion Technical Bulletin CTB 06 - Development of aluminium/zinc/magnesium alloy coating for next generation ZINCALUME® steel with Activate® technology.

This corrosion technical bulletin outlines: AZ vs. AM; Coating structure; Corrosion protection mechanisms; Corrosion assessment and testing regime.

Corrosion Technical Bulletin CTB 07 - Barrier Coatings

This corrosion technical bulletin outlines: Barrier protection offered by COLORBOND® prepainted steel; Brief description of how COLORBOND® steel is produced.

Corrosion Technical Bulletin CTB 08 - Product performance considerations for exterior BlueScope coated steel products

This corrosion technical bulletin outlines: Material selection; Design; Unwashed areas; End lapping; Pitch transition flashing; Slip Sheets; Low pitched roofing; Expansion joints.

Corrosion Technical Bulletin CTB 09 - Contact With Unprotected Steel Supports

This corrosion technical bulletin outlines procedures to prevent the deterioration of the steel member and consequently the degradation of the roof and wall sheeting.

Corrosion Technical Bulletin CTB 10 - Roof Penetrations

This corrosion technical bulletin outlines: The effect of copper ions on ZINCALUME® steel and COLORBOND® steel; The pitfalls of roof penetrations.

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