Performance you can trust

COLORBOND® steel is built on decades of testing and innovation. From inland rooftops to more exposed coastal sites, our products are engineered to perform in demanding conditions — tailored to the environment you build in.

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Performance you can trust

COLORBOND® steel is built on decades of testing and innovation. From inland rooftops to more exposed coastal sites, our products are engineered to perform in demanding conditions — tailored to the environment you build in.

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‍We are proud to introduce the next generation with Activate™ technology - a patented high performance metallic (AM) coating system, designed to deliver enhanced corrosion resistance, delivering you greater piece of mind, with increased warranties. Combined with our unique paint formulation containing Thermatech™ solar reflectance technology - designed to reflect more of the sun's heat on hot sunny days, COLORBOND® Steel is the perfect choice.

A versatile, highly durable solution for moderate to severe environments. Coated with a patented AM100 Activate™ metallic coating and Thermatech™ solar reflectance technology.

Recommended roofing and cladding warranty guide1:

MODERATE
  • 10 years: covering the paint surface against flaking & peeling.
  • 20 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.
SEVERE
  • 10 years: covering the paint surface against flaking & peeling.
  • 15 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.
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Engineered for severe marine environments. Combining excellent corrosion resistance and long-term durability, COLORBOND® Ultra steel has a AM150 Activate™ metallic coating and Thermatech™ technology for added protection in exposed coastal and industrial zones.

Recommended roofing and cladding warranty guide2:

MODERATE
  • 15 years: covering the paint surface against flaking & peeling.
  • 25 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.
SEVERE
  • 15 years: covering the paint surface against flaking & peeling.
  • 20 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.
VERY SEVERE
  • 10 years: covering the paint surface against flaking & peeling.
  • 15 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.
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A select range of strong, vibrant colours developed specifically for commercial cladding applications on the XRW substrate.

Specifications:

  • AM100 metallic coating
  • Up to 25-year corrosion warranty
  • Thermatech™ technology is not available in the COLORBOND® XMA range.
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Warranty Guidance

Warranty environment category descriptions

Moderate
Severe
Very Severe
Extremely Severe

Sheltered Coast* > 500m


Exposed Coast* > 1000m

Sheltered Coast* > 100-500m

Exposed Coast* > 500-1000m

Sheltered Coast* > 25-100m

Exposed Coast* > 50-500m

Sheltered Coast* >0-25m

Exposed Coast* > 0-50m

  • Little or no salt deposit
  • Occasional smell of salt in the air
  • Light salt deposits
  • Frequent smell of salt
  • Near large expanses of calm salt water
  • Heavy salt deposits
  • Constant smell of salt spray in air
  • Close to breaking surf and exposed coastlines
  • Very heavy salt deposits
  • Immediate vicinity to breaking surf and exposed coastlines
  • Over calm bodies of salt water
Moderate
Severe
Very Severe
Extremely Severe

*Sheltered Coast: Reef > 500m from shore / Inner atoll areas / Large calm lagoons and estuaries.

Exposed Coast: Surf beach / Short distance between reef and land / High strength prevailing winds.
Note: Distances are measured from high water mark.

1 COLORBOND® XRW steel is not recommended in Very Severe or Extremely Severe environments.
2 COLORBOND® ULTRA steel is not recommended in Extremely Severe environments.

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