Sheds are an important asset in Australia. It serves different kinds of benefits like storage, especially for farm, industrial, or commercial materials and even stuff at home that is seldom used. It also provides extra space for hobbies and other personal activities.
If you are considering buying one, it is best to understand first the quality of steel for your shed, if it is good to use in your location and can stand extreme weather conditions. The importance of having the best materials guarantee quality-built sheds that can last-long and meet different Australian standards.
The common types of materials used for steel sheds are ZINCALUME® and COLORBOND®, both manufactured by BlueScope steel the third largest manufacturer of painted and coated steel products globally. These Australian-made steel are specifically designed for Australian weather conditions.
ZINCALUME®
It is aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel composed of 55% aluminum, 43.5% zinc, and 1.5% silicon that provides a superior coating for steel. Its newest technology introduces magnesium into the aluminum-zinc alloy coating that improves galvanic protection by activating the aluminum. The result is a stronger protective coating that is more resistant to any scratches and scuffs.
ZINCALUME® has been tested and developed to resist different Australian climate conditions. Its lightweight feature, versatility, and resistance from corrosion assure a long-lasting quality and ease in maintenance.
This type of steel is mainly used for roofing and flashing, wall cladding, gutters and downpipes, fences, steel house frames, garage doors, and garden sheds.
COLORBOND®
As Australia has challenging weather conditions from extreme heat and cold to dust, rain, wind, and hail COLORBOND® steel is developed and tested to resist all these. The steel underwent corrosion, durability, application, and outdoor exposure testing to ensure it can be used for different building types and purposes.
COLORBOND® can withstand the extreme heat of the sun because of its double coating. Its paint can last longer than any other materials or type of steel. This steel is light, versatile, and can stand against corrosion too, the same as ZINCALUME®.
COLORBOND® also features different inspiring colors that are presented in five groups: Contemporary, Classic, Fencing, Ultra, and Matt finish, inspired by the colors of Australia.
This steel is mainly used for roofing, guttering and fascia, garage doors, walling, fencing, sheds, patios and pergolas, and even water tanks.
There are other materials as well that are being used in building Australian sheds like GALVABOND® steel, GALVASPAN® steel, and LYSAGHT® steel all are tested and designed too for resistance in Australias weather conditions.
Since sheds are an asset for most Australians, be sure to ask your builder, installer, or supplier if they use these kinds of materials in building sheds. This is to ensure high-quality and sustainability for your personal, industrial, or commercial use shed. A good-quality shed can save you money and energy so only trust truly world-class steel to ensure durability and can stand the complicated conditions of Australia.
