Who invented COLORBOND?

The History of Colorbond Steel Fences and Products. There's a more interesting history behind Lysaght Colorbond steel fences than you might imagine. Here's a quick overview… In the 1850s, Irish civil engineer John Lysaght brought corrugated, thin iron sheets to Australia as a tough new building material.

Is COLORBOND an Australian invention?

As well as, of course, in home fencing. Today, its use has never been so versatile or popular. Most people know Colorbond® for its strength and striking finish, but did you know that its history dates all the way back to England in 1843? Colorbond® steel has a rich heritage in Australia.

When was COLORBOND established?

In 1966, COLORBOND® steel was available in six colours. Today, it's available in 22. Nearly half of all new homes in Australia have roofs made from COLORBOND® steel.

Is COLORBOND made in China?

The Suzhou facility, located 80 km west of Shanghai, is designed to supply China's booming building and construction markets. The plant can produce the full BlueScope Steel range of coated products, including the premium brands Clean COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel.

How long have COLORBOND Fences been around?

Colorbond fencing is a commonly chosen type of fencing material by many Australian homeowners every year. You'll find it on roofs, sheds, water tanks, gutters, carports and home fencing. It is known for its durability and look. What many don' t know is that its history dates all the way back to 1843 England!

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Where is COLORBOND made in Australia?

Colorbond quickly outgrew its home in Port Kembla and production lines have since been set up in Westernport, Victoria and Acacia Ridge in Queensland. Sydney's Erskine Park is the latest member of the Colorbond family.

How long does COLORBOND last?

Colorbond roofing's durability means that it is easy to maintain and long-lasting. Simply washing it with water every so often is enough to maintain its look. If maintained properly, your Colorbond roof can last at least 30 years.

Who owns Blue steel?

Ross Fitzgerald

Ross is one of Steel Blue's Founding Directors, starting the iconic Western Australian company back in 1995. From day one, Ross and our Founding Directors were determined to develop the world's most comfortable work boot.

Who invented Zincalume?

Zincalume was invented by Bethlehem Steel Company in USA and Coated Products Division was their first licensee, production starting in Australia in 1976.

Is COLORBOND hail proof?

In most cases indentations from hail stones do not affect the life of a COLORBOND® steel roof. The only causes of concern will arise from: low pitch roofs with significant hail indentations in the pans.

What is COLORBOND made from?

Today's COLORBOND® steel is made from a durable ZINCALUME® core, a baked-on corrosion inhibitor and sealed with a tough painted finish. This exterior grade paint is also baked on to provide resistance to chipping, flaking and blistering and to ensure the finish retains its look for longer.

Is BlueScope Australian owned?

BlueScope Steel Limited is an Australian flat product steel producer that was spun-off from BHP Billiton in 2002.

How many employees does BlueScope have?

With more than 160 operations and sales offices across 18 countries, we employ over 14,000 people and serve thousands of customers every day.

Is COLORBOND American?

since 1966. Manufactured in Australia to Australian Standards (AS1397 and AS/NZS 2728) and tested in some of the harshest Australian conditions over the last 50 years, genuine COLORBOND® steel is far more than just 'paint on steel'.

Who invented corrugated iron?

Corrugated iron was invented in London in 1829 by Henry Palmer, an assistant to the great industrial engineer Telford, as a means to roof a new warehouse in the London docks.

Why do Australian houses have tin roofs?

Protects against all weather extremes. Metal roofing provides outstanding protection against abnormal weather events including torrential rainfall, high winds, hail damage, and heavy snow loads.

Is COLORBOND roofing steel or aluminium?

Is Colorbond steel or aluminium? Colorbond is made from steel and is a great option for carport roofs.

Is Zincalume compatible with COLORBOND?

Pure zinc or aluminium are suitable alternatives as they are both compatible with COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel, although typically neither are as malleable as lead.

Which is better Zincalume or galvanised?

While galvanized material can offer strong performance, particularly when painted, it is the superior peace of mind that ZINCALUME offers which is its greatest strength. Unlike galvanized products, ZINCALUME carries a substrate warranty which warrants corrosion resistance performance for 25.5 years.

How old is BlueScope?

​Today's BlueScope has evolved since 1915 from the integration of three pioneer companies in the Australian steel industry - Broken Hill Proprietary Ltd (BHP), John Lysaght Australia Pty Ltd (John Lysaght) and Australian Iron & Steel Ltd (AIS) - and the acquisitions of New Zealand Steel, and, in North America, Butler ...

Does BHP make steel in Australia?

BHP Steel produces in excess of 10,000 products both in Australia and offshore (necessitating 10,000 plus deflators); the complexity of the cost and capital data required; the trend towards increased value-added production over the past decade; and. the diversity of overseas operations.

Is BlueScope Steel made in Australia?

Our steelworks at Port Kembla - in New South Wales' Illawarra region - is the largest steel production facility in Australia. With an annual production capacity of approximately 3.0 million tonnes of crude steel it manufactures slab, hot rolled coil and plate products.

Can COLORBOND be painted over?

You can paint over colorbond fence. All you need to do is mop it down, using dishwashing liquid and water. Rub it down to remove any dirt, debris or greasy details and then hose it all down so that there is no foam left on the fence. Then, it is necessary to leave the fence to dry completely.

Does COLORBOND steel rust?

Colorbond is made to be resistant to corrosion. But continuous exposure to moisture such as soil build-up or rainwater pooling will cause Colorbond fencing to rust over weeks or months.

Why does COLORBOND fade?

Exposure to harsh UV light can accelerate the fading of your Colorbond roof. While you can't alter how much UV light your roof has exposure to, you can reduce the amount of fading by selecting a lighter colour for your steel roofing.