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    June 2010(Replaces November 2005)

    S P E C I F I E R S A N D B U I L D E R S G U I D E

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    Description

    Quality Accreditation 1

    Design for Durability 1

    AnimalShelters 1

    Corrosion 2

    Run-offfromInertMaterials 3

    DrinkingWater 4

    EdgeSealingofCOLORSTEELProducts 4

    ExpansionAllowanceandTemperature 4

    FixingsandFasteners 5

    FluesDomestic/Industrial 6

    FootTrafficonRoofs 6

    FumeExtractorsandVents 7

    GeothermalAreas 7

    MixingofBrands 8

    Overpaintingof

    COLORSTEELPrepaintedSteelProducts 8

    ProcessingPlants 8

    ProfileBendDiameters

    Roofing,Wal lCladdingandAccessories 9

    SolarHeatingPanelsorRubberMats 9

    SwarfStainingofRoof ingandCladding 10

    UnwashedAreas 10

    WaterPonding 12

    WeatheringofCOLORSTEELProducts 12

    New Zealand Steel Limited Products

    and the New Zealand Building Code 13

    ConformingwiththeBuildingCode 13

    ExternalMoistureE2/AS1 13

    Fire:OutbreakofFire

    BuildingCodeC/AS1 13

    ControlofExternalFireSpread 14

    Maintenance 14

    Environmental Categories and

    Product Recommendations 15-18

    SpecialEnvironments 19

    CommercialWarranties 20

    Installation Information 21

    InformationtoHelpAvoidProblems 21

    Technical Features 22

    CorrosionProtection 22

    UVProtection 22

    Profile Design Information 23

    How to Specify

    New Zealand Steel Limited

    Roofing and Cladding Products 23

    FurtherCoating/SurfaceOptions 23

    FurtherInformation

    CONTENTS

    DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION

    NewZealandSteelproducesarangeofcoatedsteelproducts.

    COLORSTEELprepaintedsteeldescribesthosesteelbuilding

    materialswhichhaveoven-curedpaintappliedtoagalvanised

    orZINCALUMEsteelbaseonacontinuouscoiltocoil

    operationattheNewZealandSteelGlenbrookworks.

    Theprepaintingprocessgivesexcellentadhesionofthecoating

    tothesubstrate,allowingrollformingtobeperformedafter

    paintingwithoutdelaminationordeteriorationofthepaintfilm.

    AvarietyofCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelcoatingtypesis

    offered.AllCOLORSTEELproductsareproducedusingeither

    aZINCALUMEsteelsubstratewithanAZ150orAZ200

    coatingclass,(i.e.:150g/m2or200g/m2ofzinc/aluminiumalloy),

    oragalvanisedsteelsubstratewithaZM275coatingclass

    (i.e.275g/m

    2

    ofzinc).DatasheetsoneachoftheCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteel

    coatingtypesmaybeobtainedfromNewZealandSteelLimited

    oranystockistsofCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteel.

    COLORSTEELMAXXproductshaveaZINCALUMEcoated

    steelbase.ThisproductisintendedforVerySevereenvironments.

    COLORSTEELENDURAprepaintedsteelhasa

    ZINCALUMEcoatedsteelbaseandisavailableinarangeof

    colours,selectedfortheirabilitytoprovideoptimum

    performance,durabilityandappeal.

    ZINCALUMEzinc/aluminiumalloycoatedsteelhasa45%

    zinc,55%aluminiumalloycoatingwhichofferssuperior

    corrosionresistancecomparedtogalvanisedsteelinmost

    environments(particularlycoastalenvironments).

    Traditionalgalvanisedsteelisofferedunderthetradenameof

    GALVSTEEL.Thismaterialhasa100%zinccoatingandis

    availableinarangeofdimensions,grades,zinccoatingweightsandtypes.

    AXXISSteelforFramingisabrandofgalvanised,high-tensile

    steelsuppliedforsteelframesandtrusses,usedinresidential

    andsimilarconstruction.

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    DatasheetsoneachoftheCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelcoatingtypesmaybeobtainedfromNewZealandSteelLimitedoranystockistsofCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteel.

    Wherethereisarequirementforaverydurableproductwithhighaestheticappealandlowcostsof

    installationandmaintenance,thenCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproductsshouldbespecified.

    Eachproductisdesignedforapplicationinaspecificenvironment.Theseapplicationsarediscussed

    undertheheadingTheNewZealandBuildingCodelaterinthispublication.

    QUALITY ACCREDITATIONQUALITY ACCREDITATION

    TheNewZealandSteelLimitedPaintLinereceivedaccreditationtoISO9002inApril1992andhassubsequentlybeenupgradedtoISO9001sinceJuly1993.Anon-goingprogrammeofcontinuous

    improvementwillensurethatpracticeatNewZealandSteelLimitedcontinuestoreflectthebestavailableinternationaltechnology.

    DESIGN FOR DURABILITYDESIGN FOR DURABILITY

    Designhasamajorimpactonthedurabilityofthebuilding.Agooddesignwillensurethatyouwillgetthebestpossiblelifefromyourbuildingandreducemaintenancecosts.

    The following design elements are presented alphabetically with guides to provide

    improved durability.

    ANIMAL SHELTERSANIMAL SHELTERS

    Someagriculturalapplicationsmaycreateinternalenvironmentsinwhichthebuild-upofpollutants

    orfumesisapotentialsourceofcorrosion.Acorrosiveammoniaenvironmentcandevelopwithinshedsusedforintensiveanimalfarming.

    ZINCALUME,COLORSTEELENDURAorCOLORSTEELMAXXshouldnotbeusedforthisapplication.

    Design Guide:Design Guide:

    1. ContactNewZealandSteelLimitedforspecialistadvice.

    2. ZINCALUMESTEELORCOLORSTEELSHOULDNOTBEUSEDINTHISENVIRONMENT

    DUETOEXTREMECORROSIONRISK.

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    CORROSIONCORROSION

    Dissimilar Metals CorrosionDissimilar Metals Corrosion

    Whentwodifferentmetalsareincontactandmoistureispresent,onemetalisrelativelyprotected

    whiletheothersuffersacceleratedcorrosion.Thisisknownasgalvanicorbi-metalliccorrosion.

    Asimilareffectcommonlyoccurswithwaterflowingoverdissimilarmetals.

    Thisformofcorrosioniscommonlyfound:

    1. Wherewaterisdischargedfromcopperorbrasssystemsoveragalvanised,orCOLORSTEEL

    prepaintedsteelorZINCALUMEcoatedsteelroof.

    2. WhereunpaintedleadflashingsareapplieddirectlytoZINCALUMEcoatedsteelproducts.

    (ReferInformationBulletinNo.2FlashingMaterials).

    3. Wherefastenersareincompatiblewiththeroofingmaterial.(SeeFixingsandFasteners,page5).

    Design Guide:Design Guide:

    1. SeparatedissimilarmetalsbyusingabarriersuchasPVCtape,neutralcuresiliconesealant

    oranappropriatepaintsystem.

    2. Preventpotentialrun-offfromcopperorbrasspipesoverGALVSTEEL,ZINCALUMEcoated

    steelorCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelsurfacesbydivertingthedischargeclearoftheroofing.

    CopperpipesmustbeisolatedfromAXXISSteelforFraming.

    Note: Coastal areas

    with high salt levels

    and high humidity

    will increase the

    possibility of

    dissimilar metals

    corrosion.

    Compatibility

    More Active Metals

    More Noble Metals

    Thischartlistscommonlyusedmetals

    inaGalvanicSeries.Ifanyofthese

    metalsareindampcontactora

    runoffsituation,themetalhigheron

    thetablewillsacrificeitselftoprotect

    themetalloweronthescale.

    Thereforethesimpleruleisto

    rememberthatyoucanrunwater

    downbutnotuphill.Forexample,zinctocopperisalrightbutcoppertozinc

    isnot.

    ZINC

    ZINCALUME

    ALUMINIUM

    STEEL

    LEAD

    COPPER

    STAINLESS STEEL

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    RUN-OFF FROM INERT MATERIALSRUN-OFF FROM INERT MATERIALS

    Thezinccoatingongalvanisedsteelproductsdevelopsaprotectivesurfacefilmasaresultofnaturalweathering.ThisprovidesthelongevityofperformancewhichwehavecometoexpectfromGALVSTEELproducts.

    Whenflowingovergalvanisedroofing,rainwaterdissolvessmallamountsofmineralsandsaltsfrom

    thezincsurface.Thesemineralsandsaltspromoteandmaintaintheprotectivefilmandenhancethecorrosionresistanceofdownstreamgalvanisedsteelproducts(eg:lean-toroofs,guttersandvalleys).

    Howeverwhenrainwaterflowsover,oriscollectedfromroofingmaterialswhichdonotpromotethisprotectivefilm(INERTMATERIALS),acceleratedcorrosionofunpaintedgalvanisedsteelroofsand

    gutterscanoccur.

    SomeExamplesofInertMaterials:

    ZINCALUMEsteelGlassFibreglassCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelGlazedTilesPVC

    AcrylicAluminium

    Design Guide:Design Guide:

    1. Ongalvanisedroofing,runskylightsdowntothegutter.

    2. ToachievemaximumlifefromyourrainwatergoodswerecommendthattheyaremanufacturedfromeitherZINCALUMEsteelorCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproducts.

    3. Unpaintedgalvanisedsteelmustnotbeusedforroofingorrainwatergoods,includingvalleysandgutters,tocollectwaterrun-offfromZINCALUMEcoatedsteelproductsoranyotherinertmaterial.

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    DRINkING WATERDRINkING WATER

    RainwatercollectedfromroofscladwithproductsmadefromGALVSTEEL,ZINCALUMEcoatedsteelandCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteel,willcomplywiththeprovisionsofNZBCG12.3.1,

    providedthewaterisnotcontaminatedfromothersources.

    Thefirst25mmofrainfallfromanewlyinstalledroofmustbediscardedbeforedrinkingwater

    collectionstarts.

    Whereapaintorpaintsystemisappliedtotheroof,itssuitabilityforthecollectionofdrinkingwater

    mustbeestablished.

    EDGE SEALING OF COLORSTEELEDGE SEALING OF COLORSTEEL PRODUCTSPRODUCTS

    EdgesealingofCOLORSTEELproductsisnotrecommended.(SeeEnvironmentalCategoriesand

    ProductRecommendationssection).

    EXPANSION ALLOWANCE AND TEMPERATUREEXPANSION ALLOWANCE AND TEMPERATURE

    Allroofingandcladdingissubjecttoexpansionandcontractionduetotemperatureextremes.This

    isparticularlyevidentwithdarkercoloursandlongspanswheretheexpansionmaybeasmuchas8.0mmfora10.0metresheet.Fixingsystemsmustallowforexpansionandaccommodatethelongitudinalmovementwhichresults.

    Design Guide:Design Guide:

    Typical Roof Temperatures Summer Average - Calm Conditions

    INSULATED UNINSULATED

    LightColours(egTitania)* 58C 48C

    MediumColours(egMistGreen) 79C 67C

    DarkColours(egKaraka) 92C 77C

    *Light Colours include

    unpainted galvanised

    and ZINCALUME

    steel material.

    Typical Roof Expansions

    Basedon0.01mm/m/C

    8 METRE RUN 12METRERUN 18 METRE RUN

    LightColours* 5mm 7mm 11mm

    MediumColours 6mm 10mm 14mm

    DarkColours 7mm 11mm 17mm

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    FIVE

    FIXINGS AND FASTENERSFIXINGS AND FASTENERS

    Theselectionoftheappropriateformoffastenerisataskwhichshouldnotbesolelyinfluencedbycost.Fastenercostsareminimalrelativetotheoverallprojectandthereisnobenefittobegained

    throughtheuseofinferiorfixings.Thefastenerdurabilityshouldequalorexceedthatoftheroofingorcladdingproduct.

    TheMetalRoofingandWallCladdingCodeofPracticeprovidessomeinformationonselection,fixingmethodsandplacementoffasteners.ThishandbookisavailableonrequestfrommembersoftheNewZealandMetalRoofingManufacturersIncorporatedorNewZealandSteelLimited.More

    detailedinformationcanalsobeobtainedfromfastenermanufacturers.

    Design Guide:Design Guide:

    1. FastenerperformanceshouldconformwiththerequirementsofAS3566(andAmendments)

    ScrewsSelfDrillingfortheBuildingandConstructionIndustries.

    2. Stainlesssteelandstainlesssteelcappedfastenersarenotrecommendedforusewith

    ZINCALUMEcoatedsteelorCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproductsinallenvironmentsduetoincompatibility.

    3. Lowcarbon,nonconductingsealingwashersarerequiredforusewithCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproductsandZINCALUMEcoatedsteelproducts.

    Theadviceofspecialistfastenermanufacturersisreadilyavailableandthesemanufacturers shouldbeconsulted,particularlywhereCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproductsaretobe fixedinVerySevereorSevereEnvironments.(seeEnvironmentalCategoriesandProduct Recommendations,page15).

    4. Fastenerswithheavyzincorzinc-tincoatingsorzincalloycoatedheadscomplyingwithAS3566Class3and4arefullycompatiblewithallproducts.

    5. FastenersusedonCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproductsshouldbefactorycoatedto provideanaccuratecolourmatchwithCOLORSTEELprepaintedfinishes.

    6. Rivets:Rivets:

    UsealuminiumrivetsforjoiningallNewZealandSteelLimitedroofingproducts. (Ensurerivetisofasuitablestrengthforthepurpose.Refertoyourrivetsupplier).

    Monelrivetsarenotrecommendedastheyareincompatibleduetotheircoppercontent.

    NR:NewZealandSteelproductnotrecommendedforexteriorapplicationsfortheseEnvironmentalCategories.

    4: Heavyzincorzinc-tincoatingsorzincalloycoatedheadscomplyingwithAS3566.22002Class4.

    3: Heavyzincorzinc-tincoatingscomplyingwithAS3566.22002Class3.

    *Seepage16fordefinitionsofEnvironmentalCategories.

    Note:

    1. StainlesssteelfastenersarenotrecommendedforusewithZINCALUMEcoatedsteelor

    COLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproductsinallenvironments.2. Sealingwashersthatcontaincarbonblackfillerlevelsofmorethan15%byvolumemay

    leadtocorrosionofZINCALUMEsteelandCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproducts.Therefore,allfastenersforNewZealandSteelroofingproductsshouldhavelowcarbon,

    non-conductingsealingwashers.

    3. RefertoInformationBulletin10.

    Fastener Recommendations

    Environmental ISO GALVSTEEL ZINCALUME COLORSTEEL COLORSTEELCategory* ENDURA MAXX

    Coastal:VerySevere C5 NR NR NR 4

    Severe C4 NR NR 4 4

    Moderate C3 3,4 3,4 3,4 3,4

    Industrial:

    VerySevere C5 NR NR NR 4

    Severe C4 NR NR 4 4

    Moderate C3 3,4 3,4 3,4 3,4 Inland:

    Moderate C2 3 3 3 3,4

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    FLUES DOMESTIC/INDUSTRIALFLUES DOMESTIC/INDUSTRIAL

    Naturalgas,wood,coaloroil-firedheatersgeneratehighlevelsofsulphurcompounds.Whenventedoveraroof,particularlyindampconditions,sulphuricacidformswhichwillleadto

    prematurecorrosionoftheroof,gutteringanddownpipes.

    Design Guide:Design Guide:1. Designtheheightofthefluetoallowcombustionby-productstobedissipated.

    2. SpecifyaCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproductdesignedforverysevereenvironments.

    3. Ensurethatheatersarerunasefficientlyaspossibletoallowcompletecombustion.

    4. Regularlywashtherooftoremovecontaminants.

    FOOT TRAFFIC ON ROOFSFOOT TRAFFIC ON ROOFS

    Repeatedfoottrafficandthedraggingofmaintenanceorcleaningequipment,maydamagetheroofwhichwillreduceitslifeexpectancy.

    Design Guide:Design Guide:

    1. Designandinstallcatwalksandplatformsovertheroofwherenecessary.2. Aluminiumorgalvanisedsteelcatwalksarerecommended.

    3. Designcatwalksandplatformssoasnottocreateanunwashedorpondingareaontheroof.

    4. Timbercatwalksandplatformswillcausepreferentialcorrosionofunderlyingroof.

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    SEVEN

    FUME EXTRACTORS AND VENTSFUME EXTRACTORS AND VENTS

    Corrosivedustandparticlescanbereleasedthroughroofventsanddischargedontotheroofsurface.Theimmediateareaoftheroofadjacenttotheventisthenatincreasedriskofcorrosion.

    Design Guide:Design Guide:

    1. Installfilterelementstocontainhazardousmaterial.

    2. SpecifyaCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproductdesignedforverysevereenvironmentsto beinstalledadjacenttothevent.

    3. Considerapplyingasuitableprotectivecoatingtotheaffectedareaoftheroof.

    4. Maintaincoaloroilfiredboilersorincineratorssothattheydonotdischargehighsulphur levelsovertheroofsurface.

    5. Regularlywashtherooftoremovecontaminants.

    GEOTHERMAL AREASGEOTHERMAL AREAS

    Inareasofgeothermalactivity,hydrogensulphidesassociatedwithboreemissionscancausecorrosionproblems.Althoughheavierthanair,hydrogensulphidecanbedrawnintorainwaterdown-

    pipesandaccumulateingutters.Thiscanleadtocorrosionoftheguttersandtheroofoverhangs.

    Design Guide:Design Guide:

    1. Installawatertrapatthebaseofdown-pipes.

    2. SpecifytheappropriateCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproduct.

    3. ContactNewZealandSteelLimitedforspecialistadvice.

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    MIXING OF BRANDSMIXING OF BRANDS

    Wheredifferentbrandsofprepaintedmaterialareusedonthesamebuilding,differencesincolour,glossandweatheringperformancemayappearobviouswithinashortperiodoftime.Thiswillbe

    duetothedifferentpaintformulationsusedbydifferentmanufacturers.

    NewZealandSteelLimitedwillnotacceptliabilityforproblemscausedbythemixingofbrands.

    Design Guide:Design Guide:

    1. SpecifyeitherCOLORSTEELENDURAorCOLORSTEELMAXXproducts.

    OVERPAINTING OF COLORSTEELOVERPAINTING OF COLORSTEEL PREPAINTED STEEL PRODUCTSPREPAINTED STEEL PRODUCTS

    COLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproductsaredesignedfordurability.However,allpaintcoatingswilldeteriorateovertime.Therefore,atsomestage,itwillbenecessarytorepainttoavoidseriousdeteriorationoftheproduct.

    Themainconsiderationisthepaintcoatingintegritytoperformasuitablebondfortheoverpaintedsystemsothatthedurabilityofthenewcoatingsystemismaintained.

    NewZealandSteelsexperiencewouldindicatethatthisperiodtofirstrepaintisaround15years.

    However,localclimaticconditions,buildingdesignandpaintcolourcanhaveasignificantinfluenceontheperformanceofthepaintsystem.ThereforeyoumayneedtoconsultNewZealandSteelorourpaintsuppliers,PPGIndustriesNZLtd,tohelpassessthemostsuitabletimetorepaint.

    COLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproductsmaybereadilyoverpainted,aftersuitablepreparation,foraestheticreasons.DetailedinformationisavailableintheNewZealandSteelLimitedInformation

    Brochure:OverpaintingNewandWeatheredSteelRoofing.

    PROCESSING PLANTSPROCESSING PLANTS(IncludingSwimmingPools)

    Somecommercialapplicationsmaycreateinternalenvironmentsinwhichthebuild-upofpollutantsorfumesareapotentialsourceofcorrosion.Plantswherechlorinevapoursarereleased(includingenclosedswimmingpools)shouldhaveadequateventilationtominimisetherisks.

    Design Guide:Design Guide:

    1. Wherepollutantsorhumiditylevelsarelikelytobehigh,allowforfrequentairchanges.

    2. Passiveventilationmaybeinadequatetocopewiththeproblemandtheinstallationoffan systemsshouldbeconsideredandincorporatedatthedesignstage.

    3. ContactNewZealandSteelLimitedforspecialistadvice.

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    PROFILE BEND DIAMETERS ROOFING, WALL CLADDING AND ACCESSORIESPROFILE BEND DIAMETERS ROOFING, WALL CLADDING AND ACCESSORIES

    NewZealandSteelLimitedproductsarecustomdesignedtoensuremaximumcompatibilitywiththeroll-formingprocess.Thepaintsystemsaredesignedtobedurableandadheretothemetal

    substratesothattheyarenotaffectedbygoodroll-formingpractices.However,tighttensionbendsinthefinishedproductshouldbeavoidedassmallcracksmaybeformedwhichexposethemetal

    substratetotheatmosphere.

    For optimum corrosion performance no visible microcracing should be present in the

    finished product. Therearemanyfactors,substrate,paint,benddiameterandformingpractice,

    thataffectthetendencytomicrocrack.Therefore,itisnotpracticaltohaveafixedbenddiameterthatguaranteesnomicrocracking.

    Mostproducts,formedinwelldesignedandoperatedequipment,willnothavemicrocracksattensionbends.Itisimportantthatvisualchecksformicrocrackingbemadeonthefinishedproducttoensureahighqualitystandardismaintained.

    Productswithmicrocrackingonthetensionbendswillshowearliersignsofcorrosionwhenusedin

    unwashedareasinsevereenvironments.

    Design Guide:Design Guide:

    1. Theuseofcorrugatedprofilesinsevereandspecialconditions(e.g.Geothermal)willhelpto

    ensuregreaterdurability.

    SOLAR HEATING PANELS OR RUBBER MATSSOLAR HEATING PANELS OR RUBBER MATS

    Duringtheinstallationofsolarheatingsystems,careshouldbetakentopreventanydamageto

    theroofingmaterial.Becauseofthehightemperaturescreatedandtheincreasedcondensationwhichmayresult,careshouldbetakentomaintainanairspacebetweentheroofandtheheatingunit.Followmanufacturersrecommendationsconcerningtubedirectionandtheuseoffixingsupport

    brackets.

    FailuretodothismayinvalidateaCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproductwarranty.

    Design Guide:Design Guide:

    1. Neverplaceheatingelementsorplumbingunitsdirectlyontheroofsurface.Followthesystemsuppliersrecommendationsconcerninginstallation.

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    SWARF STAINING OF ROOFING AND CLADDINGSWARF STAINING OF ROOFING AND CLADDING

    Swarfisthetermgiventosteeldebrisarisingfromcuttingorpiercingoperationswhenusingfrictionsaws,abrasivediscs,drillsetc.,onsteelroofingandcladdingproducts.Whilstcomprisingmostly

    finesteelparticlesmixedwithabrasive,inthiscontextswarfmayalsobetakentoincludeanyotherdiscardedsteelobjectssuchasrivetshanks,nails,screwsandnuts,whichmaycomeintocontact

    withcoatedproducts;ie:COLORSTEELprepaintedsteel,ZINCALUMEzinc/aluminiumalloy-coatedsteelandgalvanisedsteel.

    Swarfparticles,ifleftonthesurface,willcorrodeandcauseruststainswhichwilldetractfrom

    thefinishedappearanceofaproject.Thesestainsareoftenmistakenforearlydeteriorationoftheroofingandcladdingitself.

    Design Guide:Design Guide:

    1. Neverleaveswarfmaterialonthecoatedsurface.Followtherecommendationsincludedin theNewZealandSteelLimitedInstallersGuideorInformationBulletin7.

    UNWASHED AREASUNWASHED AREAS

    Whencontaminantssuchaswindblownsaltanddustaccumulateonpaintedsurfacesandbecomedamp,corrosionwilltakeplace.Manywindblowncontaminantsabsorbmoisturewhenexposedto

    highhumidityandtheirpresenceonsteelacceleratescorrosion.

    Forthisreason,areasonabuildingwhichareseldomwashedbyrainareparticularlypronetoearly

    breakdownofthematerial.

    Thiseffectmayfirstbenoticedasawhitecorrosionproduct,typicallyseenontheundersideofgutters,canopies,roofventsoronshelteredareasandtheundersideofprofilesusedhorizontallyaswallcladding.Itwillbemorenoticeablewheretighterradiusbendshavebeenusedinrollforming.

    Evenoncoatedsteelwherecorrosionreactionsaremuchslower,thepresenceofcontaminantsoverlongperiodsoftimewillincreasetherateofcorrosion.

    Themaintenanceregimesforunwashedareas,necessarytomeetthedurabilityrequirementsoftheBuildingCode,areshownonpages17and18ofthispublication.

    WhentheundersideofZINCALUMEsteelandCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproductsis

    exposedinanunwashedarea,e.g.:canopies,verandas,eaves,leantobuildingsetc.,additionalmaintenance,abovethatspecifiedonpages17and18,isrequiredtoensuresatisfactory

    performanceoftheproduct.

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    Design Guide:Design Guide:

    1. Everyeffortmustbemadeduringthedesignofthebuildingtoeliminateorminimisesheltered

    oroverhangingareas.

    2. ConsiderationshouldbegivenduringthedesignstagetoensuretheundersideofZINCALUME

    steelandCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelisenclosedandthereforenotexposedtothe

    environment.

    3. Whereunwashedareascannotbedesignedout,specifyregularwashingoftheseareasas partofanongoingmaintenanceprogramme.Refertopages17and18forNewZealandSteel

    Limitedrecommendations.

    4. Designconsiderationforeasyaccessmustbegiventoareasthatrequireregularmaintenance.

    5. EnsureprofilebendsarenottighterthanthoserecommendedundertheheadingofProfile

    BendDiametersRoofing,WallCladdingandAccessories,andthattherearenomicrocracksinthefinishedproduct.

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    WATER PONDINGWATER PONDING

    RoofsRoofs

    Wheretheroofpitchislow,changesinroofloadingsmayresultinanegativepitchandconsequentlyleadtowaterponding.WaterpondingisdetrimentaltotheperformanceofCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproducts.Thefollowingconditionscommonlycausewaterponding:

    Over-spacedpurlins.

    Deformationoftimberpurlins.

    Placementofexternalloadssuchasairconditioningunits.

    Rigidfixingonlongspanswhichcausesdeformationoftheprofileasaresultof thermalexpansion.

    Design Guide:Design Guide:

    1. Neveruseapitchoflessthan3degreesortheminimumrecommendedfortheprofile,whicheverisgreater.Pitchesoflessthanthisinvalidatethewarranty.

    2. Designtheroofaccordingto theprofilemanufacturersspecifications.

    3. Onminimumpitchroofs,ensurethatthegutterendofprofiledsheetsisturneddown.

    4. Allowforthermalexpansiontopreventprofiledistortion.5. Considertheuseofwalkwaystopreventdamagewheretheroofmaybesubjecttoheavy

    foottraffic.

    6. Ensureroofpenetrationsdonotblocktheflowofwaterfromtheroof.

    Note:PleaserefertoNewZealandSteelLimitedProductsandtheNewZealandBuildingCodeonpage13ofthispublicationunderE2/AS1ExternalMoisture

    GuttersGutters

    Guttersmustbeinstalledwithadequatefalltoensureallwateristransportedtoappropriately

    locateddownpipes.Pondingoccurswhenwaterremainsinthegutterwhenthefallisinadequate.Overtime,thiscausesdegradationtothecoatingandultimatelyleadstogutterperforation.Perforationofthegutterasaconsequenceofinadequatefallorpondinginvalidatesboththe

    manufacturerandproducerwarranties.Theinstallationanddownpipeconstructionshouldallowtheguttertodraincompletely.

    Regularguttercleaningandmaintenanceisrequiredtoremoveleavesandotherdebristhatmay

    restrictwaterflowtodownpipes.Particularcareshouldbetakenattheentrancetodownpipesandcorners,toavoidblockagesleadingtowaterponding.

    Agutterprotectionsystem(oranyotherproduct)thatentrapswaterbetweenitselfandanysteel

    productsurfaces,restrictingthecoatedsteelsabilitytodry,isnotrecommendedandisanexclusionintheproductwarranty.

    WEATHERING OF COLORSTEELWEATHERING OF COLORSTEEL PRODUCTSPRODUCTS

    Allbuildingproductswillweatherovertime.TheweatheringofCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteel

    productswillresultinchangestoglossandcolour.Factorswhichinfluencethechangeareenvironmentalpollution,UVlevels,buildingorientationandpaintcolour.

    Design Guide:Design Guide:

    1. Whenaddingtoanexistingbuilding,considerationshouldbegiventotheweathered appearanceoftheCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproductsintheolderpartofthebuilding.

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    NEW ZEALAND STEEL LIMITED PRODUCTS AND THENEW ZEALAND STEEL LIMITED PRODUCTS AND THE

    NEW ZEALAND BUILDING CODENEW ZEALAND BUILDING CODE

    The New Zealand Building Code defines durability requirements for many elements of buildings.These requirements are outlined in section B2 Durability. In general, most roofing and cladding is

    required to last a minimum of 15 years (or a nominated period), to water penetration, but in somecases where the material has a structural function, the requirement may be for 50 years. This canbe achieved with suitable maintenance.

    The New Zealand Building Code calls for durability performance which is relative to bothmaintenance and to working environments. The following information will assist specifiers to relatethese variables to New Zealand Steel Limited products.

    CONFORMING WITH THE BUILDING CODECONFORMING WITH THE BUILDING CODE

    ZINCALUME steel and the substrate used to produce COLORSTEEL prepainted steel products,have met the requirements of AS1397:2001 and are manufactured under a quality management

    system to monitor ongoing compliance with this Standard. ZINCALUME steel has been appraisedby BRANZ as being suitable as feed stock for the manufacture of roof and wall cladding systems,

    cladding accessories, spouting, downpipes and other rainwater goods.

    EXTERNAL MOISTURE E2/AS1EXTERNAL MOISTURE E2/AS1

    Adequate PitchAdequate Pitch

    The New Zealand Building Code provides an Acceptable Solution to the problem of roof pitch.The pitch figures shown in paragraph 8.4.5 of Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 are reproduced, in part,below for your convenience.

    Refer specific enquiries to the Profile Manufacturer who may have an Alternative Solution.

    Source: New Zealand Building Code: Acceptable Solution E2/AS1

    Note: Where manufacturers have more stringent requirements, these should be followed to optimiseperformance and to avoid invalidating guarantees.

    OUTBREAK OF FIREOUTBREAK OF FIRE

    ZINCALUME steel and COLORSTEEL prepainted steel need not be separated from flues and

    chimneys. However, when formed into cladding products and associated accessories that are used inconjunction with or attached to heat sensitive materials, the heat sensitive material must be separatedfrom chimneys and flues in accordance with the requirements of NZBC Acceptable Solution C/AS1

    Part 9 for the protection of combustible materials.

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    ROOF PITCH REQUIREMENTS

    Product Minimum Pitch

    For profiled metal roof cladding Sheet Length 18m > 18m

    Corrugated (with end laps present) 10 Refer manufacturer

    Corrugated (no end laps present) 8 Refer manufacturer

    Trapezoidal(where the crest height is less than 27mm) 4 Refer manufacturer

    Trapezoidal(where the crest height is 27mm or higher) 3 Refer manufacturer

    Trough profile 3 Refer manufacturer

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    CONTROL OF EXTERNAL FIRE SPREADCONTROL OF EXTERNAL FIRE SPREAD

    ZINCALUMEsteel and COLORSTEELprepainted steel formed into roof cladding profiles are suitable

    for use as an external roof cladding in all purpose groups in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution

    C/AS1 Paragraph 7.11.1.

    ZINCALUMEsteel and COLORSTEELprepainted steel formed into wall cladding profiles are suitable

    for use as an external wall cladding on all buildings in accordance with NZBC Acceptable Solution

    C/AS1 Paragraph 7.11.2a. This statement is conditional on any applied surface finish being no more

    than 1mm in thickness.

    Specifiers should be familiar with the Acceptable Solution C/AS1 Part 7: Control of External Fire

    Spread, which covers vertical and horizontal spread of fire.

    MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE

    All roofing and cladding products are subject to the cumulative effects of weather, dust and other

    deposits. Normal rain washing will remove most accumulated atmospheric contaminants from

    roofs. For wall cladding, manual washing every 3 to 12 months, depending on the paint system,is recommended in moderate to very severe environments to prevent accumulation of dirt, debris

    or other material not removed by rain washing. For areas that do not receive any or adequate rain

    washing (called unwashed areas) such as soffits, wall cladding under eaves, underside of gutters,

    fascias, sheltered areas of garage doors and unwashed roof areas, more extensive manual washing is

    required. Similarly, other High Risk areas, around flues, under television aerials or overhanging trees

    and sites prone to mould, lichen, bird droppings or debris, need to have regular manual washing.

    Regular washing of COLORSTEEL prepainted steel products increases the durability by reducing

    attack from airborne salts and pollutants. GALVSTEEL products and ZINCALUME steel products

    will also benefit from routine washing.

    COLORSTEEL prepainted steel surfaces should be manually washed with water and a sponge

    or a soft nylon-bristled brush. For large areas it may be more appropriate to use water blasting at

    pressures up to 20MPa.

    Overpainting of COLORSTEEL prepainted steel products is discussed on Page 8 of this publication.

    If New Zealand Steel Limited products are maintained according to the following

    recommendations, the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code B2 for 15 year

    durability for roofs and exterior walls will be met or exceeded.

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    Note:

    1. TheNewZealandBuildingCodedurabilityrequirementdoes notincludeaestheticappearance.

    2. TheNewZealandBuildingCoderequiresadurabilityof15yearsminimum(withmaintenance)forroofing,includingvalleys,andwallcladdingproducts.Thismeansnomoisturepenetration duetoproductfailure.

    3. TheNewZealandBuildingCoderequiresadurabilityof5yearsminimum(withmaintenance)forrainwaterproducts,guttersanddownpipes.Thismeansnoperforationduetoproductfailure.

    4. NewZealandSteelLimitedproductsaredesignedtoexceedtheNewZealandBuildingCode

    B2:durabilityrequirements.Continuedmaintenanceandoverpaintingwillgreatlyextend theultimatelifeofallproducts.

    5. Wherea50yeardurabilityisrequiredORwhereaproductistobeusedinaggressiveinternalenvironments,NewZealandSteelLimitedshouldbeconsulted.

    6. InIndustrialEnvironments,thetypeofpollutiongeneratedmayaltertheaboverecommendations.Ifindoubt,consultNewZealandSteelLimited.

    ThefollowingmaintenanceinformationintheEnvironmentalChartisforguidanceonly.Eachproprietarybuildingproductshouldcarryitsownmanufacturersrecommendationsforusage.

    NewZealandSteelLimitedwillnotacceptresponsibilityforproprietaryroofingandcladding

    productswhichdonotconformtoourrecommendationsformanufacturing,environmentaluseormaintenance.

    ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORIES AND PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONSENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORIES AND PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS

    Important:Asproductuseisdictatedbylocalconditions,seekadvicefromyourroofingsupplieror

    fixerforthebestNewZealandSteelLimitedproducttosuityourspecificenvironment.

    ThefollowingfourpagespresentaguidetoNewZealandsenvironmentalcategories,theproducts

    recommendedforspecificconditionsandresidentialroofingwarranties.

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    ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORIES AND PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONSENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORIES AND PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS

    SEVERE ISO CATEGOR 4

    Characterisedby: Lightsaltdeposits.

    Afrequentsmellofsaltintheair.

    Typicallystarts100-500metresfrombreakingsurfsuchasisfoundonexposedcoasts.

    Intheimmediatevicinityoflargeexpansesofcalmsaltwatersuchasharbourforeshores.

    Thisenvironmentmaybeextendedinlandbyprevailingwindsandlocalconditions.

    VER SEVERE ISO CATEGOR 5

    50mfromhighwateronEastCoast,100mfromhighwateronWestCoast.

    Characterisedby: Heavysaltdeposits.

    Thealmostconstantsmellofsaltsprayintheair.

    Closetobreakingsurf(typically50-100metres)suchasisfoundonexposedcoasts.

    Thisenvironmentmaybeextendedinlandbyprevailingwindsandlocalconditions.

    COMMERCIAL WARRANTCOMMERCIAL WARRANT

    Suchasschools,warehousesandbuildings,refertoNewZealandSteelLimitedfordetailsofcommercialwarranties.Maximumwarrantyofferedoncommercialbuildingsis15years.

    IMPORTANTIMPORTANT

    Asproductuseisdictatedbylocalconditions,seekadvicefromyourroofing

    supplierorfixerforthebestNewZealandSteelLimitedproducttosuityourspecificenvironment.

    Guttersshouldbeinstalledaccordingtomanufacturersinstructions.

    Unwashedandhighriskareasmanualwashingevery3months.

    INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

    NewZealandhasawiderangeofenvironmentalconditions,fromtheharshWestCoastbeaches,totherelativeshelteroftheWaikatofarmingregion.Therefore,NewZealandSteelLimitedoffersarangeofsteelproductswhicharesuitableformostlocations.

    Roofing

    Wall Cladding

    Gutters/downpipes

    Fascia

    Roofing

    Wall Cladding

    Gutters/downpipes

    Fascia

    Roofing

    Wall Cladding

    Gutters/downpipes

    Fascia

    50metres0metres

    MODERATE INLAND ISO CATEGOR 2

    Characterisedby: Noobviousmarineorindustrialinfluences.

    Typicallymorethan1000metresfromtheexposedcoastsormorethan500metresfromindustrialemissions.

    MODERATE COASTAL ISO CATEGOR 3

    Characterisedby: Littleornosaltdeposits.

    Theoccasionalsmellofsaltintheair.

    Typicallystarts500-1000metresfrombreakingsurfsuchasisfoundonexposedcoasts,ORintheimmediatevicinityofcalmsaltwatersuchasestuaries.

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    VER SEVERE COASTAL SEVERE COASTAL

    100metres 500metres

    18 years:coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.30 years:againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    15 years:coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.15 years: againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    10 years:coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.10 years:againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    10 years:coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.15 years:againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    15 years:coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.15 years: againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.Not recommended

    5 years:coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.10 years:againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    5 years:coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.15 years:againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    Notrecommended

    15 years:coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.20 years: againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.15 years: coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.15 years:againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    10 years:coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.10 years:againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    10 years:coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.15 years:againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    15 years:coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.30 years: againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    15 years: coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.15 years:againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    10 years:coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.10 years:againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    10 years:coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.15 years:againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    15 years:coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.15 years: againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    15 years: coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.15 years:againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    10 years:coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.10 years:againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    10 years:coveringthepaintsurfaceagainstflaking,peelingandexcessivefade.15 years:againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    Notrecommended

    Rainwashing

    Rainwashingplusmanualwashingeveryyear.

    Manualwashingevery6months.

    Manualwashingevery6months.

    Rainwashing

    Rainwashingplusmanualwashingevery3months.

    Manualwashingeverymonth.

    Manualwashingeverymonth.

    Rainwashing

    Rainwashingplusmanualwashingeveryyear.

    Manualwashingevery6months.

    Manualwashingevery6months.

    Rainwashing

    Rainwashingplusmanualwashingevery6months.

    Manualwashingevery3months.

    Manualwashingevery3months.

    Rainwashing

    Rainwashingplusmanualwashingevery6months.

    Manualwashingevery3months.

    Manualwashingevery3months.

    WARRANTIES MAINTENANCE WARRANTIES MAINTENANCE

    Greaterthan50mfrombreakingsurfontheEastCoast.Greaterthan100mfrombreakingsurfontheWestCoast.

    MODERATE COASTAL MODERATE INLAND

    15 years: againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    15 years: againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    10 years: againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    10 years: againstperforationasaresultofcorrosion.

    Notrecommended

    Notrecommended

    Rainwashing

    Rainwashingplusmanualwashingevery6months.

    Manualwashingevery3months.

    Manualwashingevery3months.

    Notrecommended

    Notrecommended

    WARRANTIES MAINTENANCE

    Nowarrantyapplies

    Notrecommended

    Notrecommended

    Rainwashing

    Rainwashingplusmanualwashingevery6months.Paintingmaybeadvisabledependingonthespecificlocation.

    Manualwashingevery3months.Paintingmaybeadvisabledependingonthespecificlocation.

    Manualwashingevery3months.Paintingmaybeadvisabledependingonthespecificlocation.

    Notrecommended

    Notrecommended

    WARRANTIES MAINTENANCE

    1000metres

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    SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTSSPECIAL ENVIRONMENTS

    InNewZealandthereareareaswherelocalconditionscreateanincreasedlikelihoodofcorrosion.Specialconsiderationshouldbegiventomaterialselectionintheseareas.Theyinclude:

    1. Geothermal Areas Hydrogensulphideassociatedwithgeothermalactivitycreatesacorrosiveenvironment.Variationsin

    naturalactivityordraw-offfromsteamboresplustheeffectsofweatherconditionsmakethehighriskareashardtodefine.PleaseconsultNewZealandSteelLimitedforfurtherdetails.

    2. West Coast, South Island

    Inthisarea,smokefromthecoalburningfiresmaycausehighconcentrationsofsulphurdioxideintheair.ThecombinationofthisandthehighrainfallfortheregioncreatesanaggressivesituationwhichmustbeconsideredwhenchoosingtheappropriateCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelcoating.Theeffectsofaseverecoastalenvironmentaggravatethesituation.

    Thisareacombinesthemostseverefeaturesofbothindustrialandcoastalenvironments.PleasecontactyourlocalsupplierforthebestCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelproducttouse.

    3. Internal Environments Somecommercialoragriculturalapplicationsmaycreateinternalenvironmentsinwhichthebuild-upof

    pollutantsorfumesisapotentialsourceofcorrosion.Similarlyacorrosiveenvironmentcandevelopwithinshedsusedforintensiveanimalfarming.PleaseconsultNewZealandSteelLimitedforfurtherdetails.

    4. Industrial Environments Closetocorrosiveindustrialemissionsandsubjecttoheavyfalloutfromthem.Pleaseconsult

    NewZealandSteelLimitedforfurtherdetails.

    Further Assistance

    FurtheradviceontheselectionoftheappropriateproducttosuityourparticularlocationcanbeobtainedfromNewZealandSteelLimitedoryourlocalCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelsupplier.

    VER SEVERE SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTS

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    COMMERCIAL WARRANTIESCOMMERCIAL WARRANTIES

    CommercialwarrantiesareissuedthroughtheRollformerbyNewZealandSteelLimitedandthetermsarespecifictoeachcontract.

    Inordertoensuretheappropriateproductisspecifiedfortheintendedservicelifeinanygivenenvironment,NewZealandSteelLimitediskeentobeconsultedasearlyaspossibleinthedesignstagetoensurecorrectmaterialselectionandbackingbyanappropriatewarranty.

    WarrantyapplicationsaregenerallymadethroughtheroofingmanufacturerandwarrantyperiodsandconditionsareassessedbyNewZealandSteelLimited.

    Factorssuchasroofdesign,roofpitch,profile,coatingtype,internalandexternalenvironmentsandspecialconditions(suchasrequirementforCleaninPlace)areallassessedatthetimeofthewarrantyapplication.Maintenancerequirementswillbespecifiedaspartofthewarranty.

    DraftwarrantiesareavailablefromNewZealandSteelLimitedtosupporttendersforspecificprojects.Thetermsandconditionsofthedraftwillremainunchangedprovidingthatthetermsoftheprojectareunaltered.

    Awarrantyisissuedonthesatisfactorycompletionofthecontract.InstallationmustbecarriedoutinaccordancewithNewZealandSteelLimitedsrequirementsandaccordingtogoodtradepracticesasdetailedintheMetalRoofingandWallCladdingCodeofPractice.

    AsiteinspectionbyNewZealandSteelLimitedmaybecarriedoutpriortotheissuingofanywarranty.

    Themaintenanceprogrammespecifiedinthewarrantymustbecompliedwithtovalidatethewarranty.

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    INSTALLATION INFORMATIONINSTALLATION INFORMATION

    DetailsrelatingtotheinstallationofallproductsareprovidedintheInstallersGuide.ThisbookletcoversNewZealandSteelLimitedsrecommendationsforhandling,cutting,fixing,sealing,sitestorage,etc.AdditionalcopiesofthispublicationmaybeobtainedfromNewZealandSteelLimited.

    INFORMATION TO HELP OU AVOID PROBLEMSINFORMATION TO HELP OU AVOID PROBLEMS

    Inalmostallapplications,ZINCALUMEcoatedsteelandCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelwillout-performgalvanisedsteel.Therearehowever,asmallnumberofapplicationsforwhichgalvanisedsteelismoresuitable.

    ZINCALUME coated steel and COLORSTEEL prepainted steel products must not be used for:

    Formworkincontactwithwetconcrete.

    Productstobeembeddedinconcrete.However,whereverysmallvolumesof

    concreteareinvolved(e.g.splashes)whichareabletocurequickly,thereislittle corrosiveeffect.

    Fertiliserstorageshedsandcontainers.

    Culverts,orwhereZINCALUMEcoatedsteelmaterialisburiedintheground.

    Watertanks.

    Highlyalkalineenvironments(e.g.cementmanufacture).

    Coolroomproducts.

    Buildingsforintensiveanimalfarming.

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    TECHNICAL FEATURESTECHNICAL FEATURES

    CORROSION PROTECTIONCORROSION PROTECTION

    Thelongestablishedmethodofprotectingsteelagainstcorrosionhasbeentoapplyacoatingof

    zinc(galvanising).Thezincsurfaceformsahard,imperviouslayerwhichlimitsfurthercorrosion.Thisprovidesforthelongevityofperformancewhichwehavecometoexpectfromgalvanisedsteelproducts.

    Thezinccoatingalsopossessesanotherveryusefulproperty.Smallexposedsurfacesoftheunderlyingsteelsuchasscratchesorcutedgesdonotcorrodebecauseofaneffectknownas

    sacrificialprotection.

    ZINCALUMEsteel,azinc/aluminiumalloycoating,providesasuperiorperformancetothatof

    galvanisedsteel.Itcombinesthebarrierprotectionofaluminiumandthesacrificialprotectionofzinc,thusgivingthebestofbothworlds.

    Itfollowsthatbycoatingthesesubstrateswithanaddedpaintsystem,thesteelcorewillbeprotectedforalongerperiod.ItisforthisreasonthattheCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelcoating

    systemsweredeveloped.Eachcoatingisdesignedtoprotectthesubstratefromspecificenvironmentalconditions.

    Cross Section of ZINCALUMECross Section of ZINCALUME Coated SteelCoated Steel

    UV PROTECTIONUV PROTECTION

    NewZealandexperiencessomeofthemostextremeUVconditionsintheworld.UVlightcancausebreakdownoftheresinusedinsomepaints.Thisleadstoerosionandchalkingofthepaint

    film.UVlightcanalsocausethebreakdownofpigments(particularlyorganicbasedpigments)resultinginfading.

    Inresponsetothisthreat,anon-goingprogrammeofproductimprovementhasledtotheformulationofthecurrentCOLORSTEELprepaintedsteelpaintsystems.Thesesystemsutilisepigmentsandresinswhichhavebeenselectedfortheircolourstability,flexibilityanddurability.

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    ZINCALUME

    Steel Cladding.

    PROFILE DESIGN INFORMATIONPROFILE DESIGN INFORMATION

    Specificationsrelatingtoroofingandcladdingprofilesandpricingdetailsshouldbesoughtfromthespecialistroofingmanufacturersconcerned.New Zealand Steel Limited does not provide a

    rollforming service.

    ProfiledesignsfromyourlocalsupplierwillspecifythegradeandBMTappropriatetoanycontract.

    DefinitionsDefinitions

    1. BMT:Basemetalthicknessisthethicknessoftheuncoatedsteelcore.Thefinishedthickness ofthematerialwillincreasebytheaccumulationofcoatingsduringmanufactureby

    NewZealandSteelLimited.

    2. Grade:Themechanicalstrengthofthesteelsubstrateisexpressedinyieldstrengthvalues

    measuredinMPa.LowstrengthsteelmayberatedasG1,G250orG300.Astheyield strengthofthematerialincreases,sodothevalues,sothatG550hasthehigheststrength.

    3. Span:Thedistancebetweenpurlins,asrecommendedbytheRollformerforeachparticularprofile.

    HOW TO SPECIFY NEW ZEALAND STEEL LIMITEDHOW TO SPECIFY NEW ZEALAND STEEL LIMITEDROOFING AND CLADDING PRODUCTSROOFING AND CLADDING PRODUCTS

    Product(ZINCALUME,GALVSTEEL,COLORSTEELENDURA,COLORSTEELMAXX)

    Profi le

    Colour(Whereapplicable)

    BMT(eg:0.40or0.55mm)

    Grade(eg:G300orG550)

    FURTHER COATING/SURFACE OPTIONSFURTHER COATING/SURFACE OPTIONS

    InadditiontotheproductsmakingupthestandardCOLORSTEEL prepaintedsteelproductrange,NewZealandSteelLimitedproducenon-standardcoatingsforspecialapplications(eg:highreflectancefinishes).ForspecialisedoptionspleasecontactNewZealandSteelLimited.

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    S P E C I F I E R S A N D B U I L D E R S G U I D E

    NewZealandSteelLimited,PrivateBag92121,Auckland1142,NewZealand. Ph0-9-3758999 Fax0-9-3758213

    NOTE: WithNewZealandSteelLimitedscommitmenttocontinuousimprovement,informationprovidedinthispublicationmaybesubjecttomodification.Atthetimeofpublicationwebelievetheinformationcontainedinthisdocumentisthebestavailable.Nonetheless,wereservetherighttomodifyanyproduct,technique,equipmentorstatementtoreflectimprovementsinthemanufactureandapplicationofcoilcoatedproducts.TheinformationissuppliedwithoutprejudicetoNewZealandSteelLimitedsstandardtermsandconditionsofsale.Intheeventofanyconflictbetweenthisinformationandthestandardtermsandconditions,thestandardtermsandconditionsshallprevail.

    ThiseditionoftheNewZealandSteelSpecifiersandBuildersGuidesupersedesallpreviouseditions.

    Copyright2010NewZealandSteelLimited.

    FURTHER INFORMATION

    Foradditionalinformation,literatureortechnicalassistance,pleasecontact:

    COLORSTEELandZINCALUMEMarketingNewZealandSteelLimited PrivateBag92121,Auckland1142

    Telephone:0-9-3758999

    Facsimile:0-9-3758213FreePhone:0800100523

    EmailAddress:[email protected]://www.colorsteel.co.nz

    GALVSTEELisatrademarkofNewZealandSteelLimited.

    COLORSTEELisaregisteredtrademarkofNewZealandSteelLimited.

    MAXXisatrademarkofNewZealandSteelLimited.

    isaregisteredtrademarkofNewZealandSteelLimited.

    ENDURAisatrademarkofNewZealandSteelLimited.ZINCALUMEisaregisteredtrademark

    ofBlueScopeSteelLimited.

    AXXISisaregisteredtrademarkofNewZealandSteelLimited.


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