Why Colorbond Steel is so popular on Australian homes

An iconic Australian brand known for its durability and design flexibility.

COLORBOND® steel is an iconic brand that has become a household name in Australia. But not only is its name known in most Australian homes, it’s also used in part of the construction of most Australian homes.

When you mention COLORBOND® steel name most people automatically think roofing. And that’s right, COLORBOND® steel is used as a roofing material for so many homes. But COLORBOND® steel is also used in other applications around Australia’s homes because of its durability and design flexibility:

• Roofing that reflects the style and needs of Australian homes
• Durable and attractive exterior walling or an interior feature
• Guttering that performs in all types of weather
• Set and forget fencing that defines the great outdoors
• Steel water-tanks available in COLORBOND® steel colours

Australia’s most popular roofing brand

Evolving into one of the world’s most advanced building materials over the past 45 years, COLORBOND® steel has become Australia’s single most popular roofing brand. The reasons for its popularity are based in its sleek and elegant looks as well as its durability and thermal performance.

COLORBOND® steel is available in a range of 22 contemporary colours, which celebrate the natural beauty of the Australian landscape. From our mountains to the outback, from our creek beds to our sand dunes, COLORBOND® steel captures the light and energy that make Australia’s colours so unique. With 22 inspired colour choices ranging from traditional to contemporary, COLORBOND® steel provides the ideal palette from which to create the desired look and feel for your home and garden.

Walling that’s beautiful to look at and easy to live with

Walling made from COLORBOND® steel provides an attractive, durable and thermally efficient alternative for modern home design. With a range of 22 beautiful colours, walling made from COLORBOND® steel gives you an ideal palette from which to colour match or co-ordinate your other external features such as roofing, guttering and rainwater tanks.

As a walling material, COLORBOND® steel provides a tough barrier to storms, hail, falling branches and bumps and knocks. And because it’s non-combustible and 100% termite proof, it’s an ideal building material that adds to the overall security and durability of your home.

Finally, because of its superior oven baked finish, and its resistance to chipping and flaking, wall cladding made from COLORBOND® steel makes a very durable, low maintenance alternative.

Guttering that works beautifully, come rain or shine

Gutters, downpipes and fascia don’t just add an attractive finish to your home. They are important components that can protect your home from serious stormwater damage. That’s why you can have peace of mind when your rainwater collection system is made from COLORBOND® steel – it’s been tested to withstand everything from drenching downpours to scorching sun for over 45 years in some of Australia’s most extreme conditions.

However, we realise that your guttering system not only has to perform well, it also has to look beautiful and add an aesthetic finishing touch to your roof and home. Our palette of 22 beautiful colours are designed to perfectly colour match your roof made from COLORBOND® steel. And because of its proven durability and low maintenance qualities, you can be sure your entire roof and guttering system will continue to perform and look attractive for years to come.

Fencing that adds privacy and minimises maintenance

Australians enjoy an enviable climate, which allows us to take advantage of a outdoor lifestyle for most of the year. More and more, we are taking the indoors out and bringing the outdoors into our homes. Modern home design is blurring the lines between where we dine, relax and entertain our friends.

Integral to this new lifestyle is the privacy we create in our back yards. Fencing that’s designed to add both security and privacy to our home allows us to expand our “sanctuary” to the very boarders of our property.

Fencing made from COLORBOND® steel is the ideal style of fencing to give our home privacy. Plus it won’t rot, warp or be eaten by termites. And because it comes in 14 designer colours to co-ordinate with your roofing, you won’t need to pick up a paint brush every couple of years to keep it looking good.

Quality steel water-tanks available in COLORBOND® steel colours

BlueScope Water offers a range of water-tanks to help with water harvesting in the suburban home or regional property. The quality steel water-tanks are made from AQUAPLATE® steel and are available in the range of COLORBOND® steel colours, allowing you to match and co-ordinate the look and feel of your back yard and garden.

*Article from http://colorbond.com/learn/articles/why-colorbond-steel-is-so-popular-on-australian-homes*