Posted: 21 July 2009 by Colorbond
COLORBOND® steel proves yet again why it remains the leader in innovative roofing materials with a new colour range, unique online colour selector tool and technological advancements which provide a new level of improved thermal performance for residential and commercial construction across the new standard colour palette.
COLORBOND® steel has always provided an exciting range of contemporary colours, which just got better with the introduction of three new colours but still maintains an extensive twenty colour palette to suit every house style, geography and environment across Australia. The exciting new colours are: Loft® - a rich, deep brown with a slight aubergine overtone, Monument® - a deep and subtle charcoal grey/blue, and Evening Haze® - a neutral cream.
Climate change and the impact that buildings are having on the environment are issues that are becoming more important in the Australian market, with moves to improve the energy efficiency of homes and public buildings to help reduce the impact of construction on the environment and ultimately reduce energy bills.
BlueScope Steel is proud to introduce the next generation of COLORBOND® steel which now incorporates new Thermatech® technology which helps to do this by reflecting more of the sun’s heat therefore keeping the roofspace cooler and providing greater thermal comfort in buildings that feature a roof made from COLORBOND® steel.
The use of Thermatech® technology means that on average across the entire colour range, there is a reduction in solar absorptance of five per cent. Not only does the new COLORBOND® steel standard colour palette have seven colours classified as light or very light under BASIX and the Building Code of Australia’s colour classification, but with the addition of Thermatech® technology the greatest improvement in thermal performance is in the dark colour range. This offers homeowners a greater choice of colours and in some parts of Australia, reduced need for the amount of insulation required to meet building regulations.
BlueScope Steel’s residential business development manager for COLORBOND® steel, Greg Jones, commented: "Roofing made from COLORBOND® steel now provides homeowners with a wider choice of lighter and contemporary colours, which can help to achieve reduced energy impact and keep roofs cooler. For homeowners that like dark colours then COLORBOND® steel is the material of choice because the addition of Thermatech® has improved the performance of our dark colour range the most."
Ian Kiernan AO Chairman of Clean Up Australia supports COLORBOND® steel’s continuing innovation.
"Today’s COLORBOND® steel is an environmentally-appropriate building material. Not just because of its thermal performance but because it lasts and it doesn’t have to be replaced as often as many other materials – helping to reduce our use of natural resources and energy.
"The product lends itself to innovative design, so buildings can be constructed with better natural airflow. COLORBOND® steel’s innovative technologies such as Thermatech® also reduce our dependence on air conditioning and help reduce the impact of “heat islands”, further lowering energy demands in domestic and commercial buildings."
BlueScope Steel is so confident about its next generation of COLORBOND® steel that it has improved not only the colours and new technology it has also rolled out a number of improved warranty offers, across applications such as roofing, walling, and gutters and downpipes.
For all COLORBOND® steel warranty information including eligibility and application, visit www.colorbond.com. All warranties are of course backed by Australia’s own BlueScope Steel – a name you can trust, giving you peace of mind.
To assist homeowners in choosing the right colour for their next home, COLORBOND® steel has launched a new online colour centre, available at www.colorbondcolours.com
This unique online colour centre enables consumers to truly visualise their building dreams and go beyond their imagination with interactive tools to help them mix and match different colours, learn about COLORBOND® steel’s industry-leading technology and draw on BlueScope Steel’s expertise to help them choose pre-selected or highly original colour schemes. Plans and ideas can now be easily shared with friends and family or an architect or builder.
Consumers also now have access to easy to use libraries of information and downloadable brochures making it easier then ever to refine design concepts and match colours and products to their needs. Additionally, new colour swatches are now accurately printed on lightweight card so they’re easier to carry and use.
For further information on COLORBOND® steel call 1800 022 999 or visit www.colorbond.com
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