Roof Auckland find that one of the most frequently asked questions is, “Can you please advise which product either Colorsteel Endura or Colorsteel Maxx will provide the best longevity with the salt spray”? They would usually answer with, “We definitely recommend Maxx as Maxx has a coating of 200g/m2 Zinc, aluminum coating over the steel and Endura has only 150g/m2 Zinc, aluminum coating over the steel.
However, there are several other factors to consider. Colorsteel products are designed to stand the test of time, which is why they’re backed by a range of warranties from New Zealand Steel. Selecting the correct product for the environment is an essential step in ensuring a valid warranty. You must also ensure you maintain the product according to the warranty requirements. Check out Roof Auckland’s tips for Caring for Colorsteel.
The following is a guide to which products are appropriate for which environmental category. Please note: This is a guide only. Each warranty will be assessed on a case by case basis. The warranties below are for residential buildings, the maximum warranty offered on commercial properties is 15 years. Please seek further advice on the selection of the appropriate product to suit your location from your local Colorsteel supplier or contact Colorsteel.
Your property’s environmental category is a classification of the harshness or severity of the environment it’s in. Roof Auckland categorise this by the describing the surrounding environment as ‘Moderate’, ‘Severe’ or ‘Very severe’. A number of factors can contribute to the environmental category, but the most significant consideration is how close the property is to the coast. To learn more check out the Environmental categories, warranty & product, maintenance recommendations brochure.
Environmental conditions are characterised by little or no salt deposits, the occasional smell of salt in the air, and typically starts between 500 – 1000 metres from breaking surf (moving inland from the high tide mark), such as on exposed coasts, or in the immediate vicinity of calm salt water such as estuaries.
Finally, in New Zealand, there are areas where local conditions create an increased likelihood of corrosion, so special consideration should be given when selecting products and materials in these areas, and for more information on roof repairs Auckland, re-roofing Auckland and roofing specialists Auckland please go to https://www.roofauckland.co.nz .
