Colorbond steel by BlueScope is designed specifically to meet the roofing needs of Australian residents living in harsh environments. It suits most locations and designs, making it one of the most desirable roofing solutions, so what is Colorbond Ultra and when would it be needed ?

For those living in a dynamic coastal or industrial environment, standard Colorbond may not be tough enough. For them, BlueScope has developed — Colorbond Ultra.

What is Colorbond Ultra?

Colorbond Ultra Steel is especially designed for severe coastal and industrial environments – Steel

Colorbond Ultra is a type of higher grade Colorbond steel sheets that are more suitable for extreme environments. They are designed to withstand harsh environments created by salt water and marine exposure.

In essence, the Colorbond Ultra is a pre-painted product with a core made of Aluminium, Zinc, and Magnesium alloy-coated steel with Activate® technology. The AM150 G550S steel core is covered by three coating layers on each side.

• Conversion coating as an inner layer
• Universal corrosion inhibitive primer
• Finish coat and primer with a total nominal of 25µm on the front side
• Backing coat and primer with a total nominal of 10µm on the backside

Colorbond Ultra is recommended in areas where the building will be located:

• 100 to 200 meters from breaking surf where there is salty spray in the air
• 100 to 200 meters from sources of industrial emissions such as fumes and fallout

To be able to withstand such conditions, the Colorbond Ultra steel is created using Activate technology and factory-applied paint. As a result, the steel sheets combine excellent corrosion resistance and long-term durability.

The Activate technology in the coating also serves as additional protection to the steel core in case of wear, cutting, or drilling.

Uses of Colorbond Ultra

Speaking of Colorbond, the first thing to come to mind is roofing but there are other applications where customers may benefit from the quality of Colorbond steel. Here are some of the more popular uses of Colorbond Ultra.

Roofing

Colorbond steel has been among the most popular roofing solutions throughout Australia. Taking it one step further to satisfy the needs of their customers, Colorbond Ultra steel provides extra protection for properties located in severe marine areas.

The enhanced protection naturally comes with an increased warranty when the roof has been installed by a licensed roofing company.

In addition, all Colorbond Ultra colours are incorporated with the Termatech Solar reflective technology that is responsible for the lower heat absorption from the UV light. Thus, you could safely expect a greener and more energy-efficient home.