Ensure Longer Lasting Looks With COLORBOND® steel
With looks that are proven to last, a range of 20 pre-painted contemporary colours and a residential walling warranty that's backed by BlueScope Steel, walling made from COLORBOND® steel is the right choice for your home. That's why more Australians choose walling made from COLORBOND® steel to enhance their most valuable asset, their home.
COLORBOND® steel. You've made the right choice.
To ensure your walling looks newer for longer, simply follow the practical tips in this Guide.
Your Installation Checklist
Good care of your walling starts before installation. We recommend that you discuss the following points with your builder prior to installation. Additionally, to confirm the authenticity of your purchase, ask your installer to show you the COLORBOND® steel brand mark printed on the underside of the sheeting.
| Recommended | Potential Problems1 | BlueScope Steel Technical Bulletin2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEFORE INSTALLATION | |||
| Storage of material on site | Stack sheeting above ground level and cover to protect it from the elements | Moisture trapped between sheets of steel can cause staining or rust | Download Technical Bulletin TB 07 - Care and Storage of Exterior BlueScope Steel Products Prior to Installation (391 KB) |
| Cleaning of brickwork | Clean any brickwork prior to installation of walling or mask nearby metal | Acid cleaners can cause rust at bends and surface staining | Download Corrosion Technical Bulletin CTB 15 - Acid Cleaning Brickwork (130 KB) |
| Design | Select the appropriate COLORBOND® steel product and minimise the areas of walling that will not be washed by natural rainfall | Dirt and dust will build up in areas that are not washed by natural rainfall, and can cause rust if not washed down regularly | Download Technical Bulletin TB 01b - Steel Walling Products - Selection Guide (185 KB) |
| DURING INSTALLATION | |||
| Swarf & metal debris | Do cutting off-site or at ground level. Mask around holes to be drilled. Thoroughly clean away debris. | Metal debris can cause surface rust and staining. Hot debris can stick to the walling surface. | Download Technical Bulletin TB 05 - Swarf Staining of Steel Roofing and Walling Profiles (221 KB) |
| Sealants | Use only neutral cure silicone sealants correctly applied. | Incorrect sealants can cause rust at joints, broken seals or require extra primer. | Download Technical Bulletin TB 09 - Sealants for Exterior Finishes (140 KB) |
| Fasteners & accessories | Use only recommended fasteners, screws, washers and metals | Incorrect fasteners, screws and accessories can cause rust and staining. |
and Download Corrosion Technical Bulletin CTB 12 - Dissimilar Metals (283 KB) |
| AFTER INSTALLATION | |||
| Garden beds | Soils and mulches should not be placed in direct contact with the walling | Moisture held by the soil and mulch, as well as chemicals in the soil and mulch, can result in staining or rust | Download Corrosion Technical Bulletin CTB 17 - Following Trades (147 KB) |
| Trees and shrubs | Keep trees and shrubs from growing up against the walling | As with any painted surface, trees and shrubs can rub against walling leaving marks | |
1. Carefully read the BlueScope Steel warranty that applies to your purchase for applicable exclusions and limitations.
2. For copies of BlueScope Steel Technical Bulletins visit our Technical Library or call 1800 022 999.
Walling Inspection and Maintenance Tips
For further information view our page: Walling Inspection and Maintenance Tips
