There are several advantages associated with using COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel. These include, but are not limited to, the following: Air-conditioned commercial buildings may enjoy direct cooling benefits that typically pay back the costs man...

Using COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel not only results in cost savings from reduced ongoing operational costs but also has the potential to reduce up-front expenditure on HVAC cooling equipment. For an understanding of the possible savings for you...

The cooling energy savings associated with COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel have been quantified in our own BlueScope Steel building study. This involved comparing the relative running costs of three identical insulated buildings, the only differen...

Yes. Samples of COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel in Whitehaven™ are available in a standard swatch size. Order swatches online or contact us to order samples over the phone. ...

Prices for COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel are available from BlueScope Steel suppliers. Please see the supplier list for more information.

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COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel is available in three sizes. The two roofing sizes are available on two weeks production lead time plus transit times. The accessory or flashing size is available on three weeks production lead time plus transit tim...

Yes. COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel contains Thermatech® solar reflectance technology which is the same technology that is used in the standard 20 COLORBOND® steel colours.

COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel roofing has equivalent corrosion and paint durability performance to COLORBOND® steel, as reflected by the equivalent warranty offer. However, COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel has greater solar reflectance than COLOR...

Appropriate fasteners matched to Whitehaven® are available in the market. If you require further assistance refer to SteelDirect 1800 022 999.

Adding more insulation is quite different from using COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel, which functions purely to stop heat getting in by keeping the roof cool. Insulation helps stop heat getting in and out of a roof. For a building that is mainly o...

COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel has equivalent corrosion performance to COLORBOND® steel in marine environments, as reflected by the equivalent warranty offer.

The reality is energy costs are going up, not down. That's a concern for most commercial and industrial building owners and tenants. So it's reassuring to know that a roof made from COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel in Whitehaven™ can help red...

All light products have a greater tendency to show dirt than darker colours. Fortunately all COLORBOND® steel has excellent resistance to dirt retention, so regular washing from the rain is all that is usually required to keep your roof looking great....

See Steel Select for specifying COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel.

Yes. In the introductory offer there is an accessory feed size for flashings. Fasteners are available from our fastener suppliers.

Yes. Thermatech® technology that is incorporated into COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel roofing performs in the same way and offers the same product benefits.

For more information about COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel speak with an expert at Steel Direct on 1800 022 789.

For roofing applications, BlueScope Steel offers a warranty* against corrosion to perforation by weathering in the natural elements for a period of up to 30 years from the date of installation. BlueScope Steel also warrants* that the paint system on COLOR...

The Total Solar Reflectance (TSR) value for COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel in the colour Whitehaven® is 77%.

For roofing profiles, please see www.steelselect.com.au

Sec J requires you to verify the energy efficiency of the building from a heating and cooling perspective. This is typically done in one of two ways: Comply with a series of Deemed to Satisfy (DTS) requirements such as putting a certain amount of...

No. BlueScope Steel has worked exclusively with our paint suppliers to develop a coating solution that delivers the thermal benefits of COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel.

No. An R-Value is a term describing a material or system that provides a consistent level of resistance to heat flow. COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel roofing provides a varying level of resistance to heat flow into a building depending on the stre...

Yes. As with all BlueScope Steel warranties, to estimate the warranty for your specific application or to apply for your warranty online, visit www.bluescopesteel.com.au/warranties.

COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel is available in one colour, Whitehaven™.

Currently COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel meets the highest level of concession available under the Deemed to Satisfy provisions of the BCA. Alternatively, the higher TSR value may be used within energy assessment software to improve performance, reduce...

For a cool roofing product to perform best in hot sunny conditions it needs to have a high Total Solar Reflectance (TSR) and a high thermal emittance. COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel has both. It is cooler than ZINCALUME® steel and the rest of the C...

Thermatech® technology in COLORBOND® steel is used to enhance the Total Solar Reflectance (TSR) of homes as well as commercial buildings. COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel in Whitehaven™ has the highest TSR in our product range, and has been...

COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel is not offered in Ultra as part of the introductory offer. However if you require higher performing corrosion resistance, please contact a supplier of COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel or BlueScope Steel to check availabi...

The solar absorption value of COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel in Whitehaven™ is 0.23. To see the comparative values and BCA ratings of the complete COLORBOND® steel range, check our colour classification guide....

Post-applied solutions may initially have a higher Total Solar Reflectance (TSR) value, however studies suggest that the solar reflectance of COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel may be greater in a very short period of time due to its excellent mainte...

Yes, please visit www.steelselect.com.au for information.

COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel is available in three introductory sizes: 0.42 x 940mm and 0.48 x 940mm for roofing, and 0.55 x 1200mm for accessories.

Years of extensive testing have been completed to ensure COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel maintains all of the quality and durability benefits of COLORBOND® steel. This includes the assessment of physical properties, accelerated corrosion and outdoor...

The position of most commercial and industrial roofs mitigates the likelihood of roof glare because they are often high-set with a low pitch so they are rarely seen from the ground and the surface has very little impact. Roof glare complaints are commonly...

The Total Solar Reflectance (TSR) value of COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel in Whitehaven™ is greater than COLORBOND® steel in standard colours by between 9% and 52% depending on the selected colour.

Yes, COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel is produced to AS2728.

The product will perform similarly to COLORBOND® steel in Surfmist® and can therefore be used in any application where that product has been considered suitable. Both COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel in Whitehaven™ and COLORBOND® st...

Yes. As with other bright and light-coloured materials, consideration should be given to visual amenity, particularly in hilly terrain where the roof can be viewed by neighbouring properties to the south and above.

In most Australian climate zones, the cooling energy saved usually more than offsets any additional heating energy, particularly for buildings that are predominantly cooled during the daytime, such as commercial buildings. In winter the sun is lower...

COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel helps reduce the surface temperature of a roof, which can translate to a cooler room temperature. A BlueScope Steel building study found that the insulated building with COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel in Whitehaven®...