April 2010(Replaces November 2005)

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ZINCALUME® Coated Steel 1

ZINCALUME®SteelContinuesaTraditionofDependability 2

FlashingsandAccessories 2

MarkingZINCALUME®CoatedSteel 2

ZINCALUME®–BuildingfortheFuture 3

How the ZINCALUME® Steel Coating Enhances Steel 4

CorrosionResistance 4

Appearance 5

PaintingZINCALUME®CoatedSteel 5

InformationtoHelpYouAvoidProblems 5

Maintenance 6

Environmental Categories and Product Recommendations 7-10

SpecialEnvironments 11

UnwashedAreas 12

RainwaterSystems 12

WaterPonding 13

Working with ZINCALUME® Steel 13

ProtectionatCutEdges 13

Passivation 13

HandlingandStorage 14

Forming 14

Welding 14

JoiningandSealing 14

Fasteners 14

CommercialWarranties 15

FurtherInformation •

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ZINCALUMEZINCALUME®® CoAtEd StEEL CoAtEd StEEL

New Zealand Steel Limited introduced ZINCALUME®, zinc/aluminium alloy coated steel to the New Zealand market in 1994. ZINCALUME® coated steel represents a significant improvement on the traditional zinc coated galvanised steel. Since its introduction, ZINCALUME® coated steel has been widely accepted and has the major share of the steel building products market.

The ZINCALUME® coated steel has been formulated to give a significantly longer service life than a galvanised coating in the majority of applications*. This is of particular value in New Zealand where the prevailing winds carry corrosive salt laden air many kilometres inland.

The ZINCALUME® steel coating combines the corrosion protection of aluminium with the sacrificial protection of zinc, giving the advantages of both metals. The resulting alloy coating enhances corrosion resistance, making it ideal for such applications as roofing and cladding.

ZINCALUME® coated steel is produced by a continuous hot dip process similar to that used to manufacture galvanised steel. While both ZINCALUME® steel and galvanised steel products have a steel base, galvanised steel has a coating of 100% zinc, whereas ZINCALUME® coated steel has an alloy coating of 43.5% zinc, 55% aluminium and 1.5% silicon. ZINCALUME® coated steel has met the requirements of AS1397:2001, and is manufactured under a quality management system to monitor ongoing compliance with this Standard.

Cross Section of ZINCALUMECross Section of ZINCALUME®® Coated Steel Coated Steel

* Refer INFORMATION TO HELP YOU AVOID PROBLEMS (page 5) and SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTS (page 11) for more information.

ZINCALUME®coatedsteelisrecommendedforthemanufactureof:

• roofingandflashings

• wallcladding

• guttersanddownpipes

• fences

• garagedoors

• gardensheds

• somevehicleexhaustcomponents

• flues

andotherapplicationswherelonglifeisanessentialrequirement.Itisformable,weldableandreadilyacceptspaintfinishes.

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Zinc/aluminiumcoatedsteelhasanimpressivetrackrecordwithover100milliontonnesproducedworldwidetotheendof2008.

Thezinc/aluminiumalloycoatingwasoriginallydevelopedintheUSAbyBethlehemSteel.BHPSteelinAustraliawasfirsttotakefulladvantageoftheZINCALUME®steelcoating’scharacteristics.ItwasintroducedintoAustraliain1976andquicklygainedwideacceptanceamongusers.Architects,engineersandbuilderssawthepracticalandaestheticmeritsofthenewproduct.

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FlashingsandridgecappingshouldbemanufacturedfromthesamecoatingsystemasusedforthemainroofareatoensureequaldurabilityforCOLORSTEEL®prepaintedsteelandZINCALUME®coatedsteelproducts.Extendedridgecaps,softzinc,orpracticessuchascuttingandnotchingarerecommended.

Wherepenetrationflashingsarerequired,neopreneorsiliconerubber,EPDMaluminiumorsoftzincallgiveexcellentperformance.

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BlackleadpencilsmustneverbeusedformarkingGALVSTEEL™,ZINCALUME®coatedsteelorCOLORSTEEL®prepaintedsteelproducts.Thecarboninthepencilpromotescorrosionwhichwilletchthesurface,leavingapermanentmark.Useapencilofanyothercolour.

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ZINCALUMEZINCALUME®® – – bbUILDINUILDINg g ffOROR THETHE fUTUREfUTURE

ThegalvanisingprocesswhichbroughtsheetsteelintowidepopularityasaroofingmaterialwasfirstpatentedbyaFrenchchemistin1837.Thesamebasicprinciplesarestillappliedtoproducetoday’shotdipgalvanisedandZINCALUME®steelcoatings.

Commercialproductionof‘galvanisediron’beganinBritainin1838.Forroofing,flatsheetsofgalvanisedironhadtobesupportedorunderlaidiftheyweretobestructurallysound.Theprincipleofcorrugationsolvedthisproblem.Whenthetwoideasofgalvanisingandcorrugatingwerecombined,anewerainbuildingtechnologywasborn.

InNewZealandthe‘corrugatediron’roofisasmuchapartofourEuropeanheritageasthegumdiggersofNorthlandandtheGoldminersofCentralOtago.

NewZealandSteelfirstcommissionedthegalvanisinglinein1968.Thiswasthefirsttimethatcontinuouslycoatedgalvanisedcoilhadbeenlocallyproduced.In1994thesameline,followingaconsiderableupgrade,startedproductionofanewproduct,ZINCALUME®coatedsteel,whichhasprovedtobeofexceptionalbenefittothebuildingindustry.

TheupgradedlineiscapableofproducingbothtraditionalgalvanisedsteelandZINCALUME®coatedsteelusinga‘dualpotsystem’.ThelinemodificationsalsoincludedequipmenttoapplythemostrecentlydevelopedpassivationsystemforunpaintedZINCALUME®coatedsteelproduct.

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HOW THE ZINCALUMEHOW THE ZINCALUME®®

CCORRORROSIONOSION RRESISTESISTANCEANCE

ZINCALUME®coatedsteelhassuperiorlongtermcorrosionresistanceinmostatmosphericconditions.Thisisachievedthroughthecombinationofthesacrificialprotectionofthezincandthebarrierprotectionofthealuminium.

Testsitesfromaroundtheworldoveraperiodoftwenty-fiveyearshaveprovidedawealthofinformationaboutcomparativeperformanceofgalvanisedandZINCALUME®coatedsteelproducts.Testsitesareplacedinmanydifferentenvironments,rangingfromtypicalrural,toseveremarine.CorrosionratesaredeterminedbyexposingsamplesofZINCALUME®coatedsteelandgalvanisedsteelonstandardtestracksandregularlymonitoringthecoatingperformanceoveranumberofyears.

Thoughcorrosionratesvaryaccordingtotheseverityofconditions,ZINCALUME®steelcoatingsout-performgalvanisedcoatingsinalmostallenvironments.ThisisparticularlytrueinmarineenvironmentswhereZINCALUME®coatedsteelwillprovideasignificantlylongerservicelifethangalvanisedsteel.

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ZINCALUME®coatedsteelhasafinelyspangledsilverymattfinish.Afterexposurethesurfacefinishdarkensovertimeastheresincoatingweathersaway.Thiscanoccuratvaryingratesduetodifferencesinaspect,degreeofshadingandtheeffectofrainrivuletsovertheZINCALUME®surface.Thischangeisanaturaloneandisvisualonly.Theprotectivepropertiesoftheproductarenotaffected.

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ZINCALUME®coatedsteelisreadilypaintableusinggoodqualityprimersandwater-basedacrylictopcoats.Paintmanufacturers’instructionsshouldbefollowed.

Dirt,greaseandanyloosematerialsmustbecleanedoffsothesurfaceiscleananddrypriortothefirstcoatbeingapplied.

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Inalmostallapplications,ZINCALUME®coatedsteelwillout-performgalvanisedsteel.Therearehowever,asmallnumberofapplicationsforwhichgalvanisedsteelismoresuitable.

ZINCALUME® coated steel must not be used for:

• Formworkincontactwithwetconcrete.

• Productstobeembeddedinconcrete.However,whereverysmallvolumesofconcreteareinvolved(e.g.splashes)whichareabletocurequickly,thereislittlecorrosiveeffect.

• Animalshelterswhereammonialevelsareconstantlyhigh.

• Fertiliserstorageshedsandcontainers.

• Culverts,orwhereZINCALUME®coatedsteelmaterialisburiedintheground.

• Watertanks.

• Highlyalkalineenvironments(e.g.cementmanufacture).

• Coolroomproducts.

Since1994ZINCALUME®hasbeenusedasthesubstrateforNewZealandSteel’sarchitecturalrangeofprepaintedsteelproducts.

Becausetheentirecoatingoperationiscarriedoutunderstrictfactory-controlledconditions,COLORSTEEL®prepaintedsteelcoatingsprovideafarsuperiorfinishtomostsiteappliedcoatingsintermsofstrength,durabilityandflexibility.

ThecoloursofferedintheCOLORSTEEL®prepaintedsteelproductrangearespeciallyselectedtocomplementNewZealandarchitecturalstylesandourlandscape.

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Allroofingandcladdingproductsaresubjecttothecumulativeeffectsofweather,dustandotherdeposits.Normalrainwashingwillremovemostaccumulatedatmosphericcontaminantsfromroofs.Forwallcladding,manualwashingevery3to12months,dependingonthepaintsystem,isrecommendedinmoderatetoverysevereenvironmentstopreventaccumulationofdirt,debrisorothermaterialnotremovedbyrainwashing.Forareasthatdonotreceiveanyoradequaterainwashing(calledunwashedareas)suchassoffits,wallcladdingundereaves,undersideofgutters,fascias,shelteredareasofgaragedoorsandunwashedroofareas,moreextensivemanualwashingisrequired.Similarly,otherHigh Riskareas,aroundflues,undertelevisionaerialsoroverhangingtreesandsitespronetomould,lichen,birddroppingsordebris,needtohaveextensivemanualwashing.

Regularwashingofsteelproductsincreasesthedurabilitybyreducingattackfromairbornesaltsandpollutants.

Steelsurfacesshouldbemanuallywashedwithwaterandaspongeorasoftnylon-bristledbrush.Forlargeareasitmaybemoreappropriatetousewaterblastingatpressuresupto20Mpa.

If New Zealand Steel Limited products are maintained according to the following recommendations, the requirements of the New Zealand building Code b2 for 15 year durability for roofs and exterior walls will be met or exceeded.

Note:1. TheNewZealandBuildingCodedurabilityrequirementdoesnotincludeaestheticappearance.

2. The NewZealandBuildingCoderequiresadurabilityof15yearsminimum(withmaintenance)forroofing,includingvalleys,andwallcladdingproducts.Thismeansnomoisturepenetration duetoproductfailure.

3. TheNewZealandBuildingCoderequiresadurabilityof5yearsminimum(withmaintenance)forrainwaterproducts,guttersanddownpipes.Thismeansnoperforationduetoproductfailure.

4. Ne wZealandSteelLimitedproductsaredesignedtoexceedtheNewZealandBuildingCodeB2:Durabilityrequirements.Continuedmaintenanceandoverpaintingwillgreatlyextend theultimatelifeofallproducts.

5. Wherea50yeardurabilityisrequiredORwhereaproductistobeusedinaggressiveinternalenvironments,NewZealandSteelLimitedshouldbeconsulted.

6. InIndustrialEnvironments,thetypeofpollutiongeneratedmayaltertheaboverecommendations.Ifindoubt,consultNewZealandSteelLimited.

ThefollowingmaintenanceinformationintheEnvironmentalChartisforguidanceonly.Eachproprietarybuildingproductshouldcarryitsownmanufacturers’recommendationsforusage.

NewZealandSteelLimitedwillnotacceptresponsibilityforproprietaryroofingandcladdingproductswhichdonotconformtoourrecommendationsformanufacturing,environmentaluseormaintenance.

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Important: Asproductuseisdictatedbylocalconditions,seekadvicefromyourroofingsupplierorfixerforthebestNewZealandSteelproducttosuityourspecificenvironment.

ThefollowingfourpagespresentaguidetoNewZealand’senvironmentalcategories,theproductsrecommendedforspecificconditionsandresidentialroofingwarranties.

ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORIES AND PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONSENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORIES AND PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS

IntroductIon IntroductIon New Zealand has a wide range of environmental conditions, from the harsh West Coast beaches, to the relative shelter of the Waikato farming region. Therefore, New Zealand Steel Limited offers a range of steel products which are suitable for most locations.

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SEVErE – ISo catEgory 4Characterised by: • Light salt deposits.

• A frequent smell of salt in the air.

• Typically starts 100-500 metres from breaking surf such as is found on exposed coasts.

• In the immediate vicinity of large expanses of calm salt water such as harbour foreshores.

This environment may be extended inland by prevailing winds and local conditions.

VEry SEVErE – ISo catEgory 550m from high water on East Coast, 100m from high water on West Coast.

Characterised by: • Heavy salt deposits.

• The almost constant smell of salt spray in the air.

• Close to breaking surf (typically 50-100 metres) such as is found on exposed coasts.

This environment may be extended inland by prevailing winds and local conditions.

commErcIal WarrantycommErcIal WarrantySuch as schools, warehouses and buildings, refer to New Zealand Steel Limited for details of commercial warranties. Maximum warranty offered on commercial buildings is 15 years.

ImportantImportant•• As product use is dictated by local conditions, seek advice from your roofing

supplier or fixer for the best New Zealand Steel Limited product to suit your specific environment.

•• Gutters should be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions.

•• Unwashed and high risk areas – manual washing every 3 months.

roofing

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modEratE Inland – ISo catEgory 2Characterised by: • No obvious marine or industrial influences.

• Typically more than 1000 metres from the exposed coasts or more than 500 metres from industrial emissions.

modEratE coaStal – ISo catEgory 3Characterised by: • Little or no salt deposits.

• The occasional smell of salt in the air.

• Typically starts 500-1000 metres from breaking surf such as is found on exposed coasts, OR in the immediate vicinity of calm salt water such as estuaries.

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18 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 30 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.15 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 15 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion. 10 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 10 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.

10 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 15 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.

15 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 15 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.Not recommended

5 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 10 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion. 5 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 15 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.

Not recommended

15 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 20 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.15 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 15 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.10 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 10 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.10 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 15 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.

15 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 30 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.15 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 15 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.10 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 10 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.

10 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 15 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.

15 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 15 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.15 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 15 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.10 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 10 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.10 years: covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade. 15 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.

Not recommended

• Rain washing

• Rain washing plus manual washing every year.

• Manual washing every 6 months.

• Manual washing every 6 months.

• Rain washing

• Rain washing plus manual washing every 3 months.

• Manual washing every month.

• Manual washing every month.

• Rain washing

• Rain washing plus manual washing every year.

• Manual washing every 6 months.

• Manual washing every 6 months.

• Rain washing

• Rain washing plus manual washing every 6 months.

• Manual washing every 3 months.

• Manual washing every 3 months.

• Rain washing

• Rain washing plus manual washing every 6 months.

• Manual washing every 3 months.

• Manual washing every 3 months.

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Greater than 50m from breaking surf on the East Coast. Greater than 100m from breaking surf on the West Coast.

modEratE coaStal modEratE Inland

15 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.

15 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.

10 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.

10 years: against perforation as a result of corrosion.

Not recommended

Not recommended

• Rain washing

• Rain washing plus manual washing every 6 months.

• Manual washing every 3 months.

• Manual washing every 3 months.

Not recommended

Not recommended

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No warranty

No warranty

No warranty

• Rain washing

• Rain washing plus manual washing every 6 months. Painting may be advisable depending on the specific location.

• Manual washing every 3 months. Painting may be advisable depending on the specific location.

• Manual washing every 3 months. Painting may be advisable depending on the specific location.

Not recommended

Not recommended

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In New Zealand there are areas where local conditions create an increased likelihood of corrosion. Special consideration should be given to material selection in these areas. They include:

1. geothermal areas Hydrogen sulphide associated with geothermal activity creates a corrosive environment. Variations in

natural activity or draw-off from steam bores plus the effects of weather conditions make the high risk areas hard to define. Please consult New Zealand Steel Limited for further details.

2. West coast, South Island In this area, smoke from the coal burning fires may cause high concentrations of sulphur dioxide in the

air. The combination of this and the high rainfall for the region creates an aggressive situation which must be considered when choosing the appropriate COLORSTEEL® prepainted steel coating. The effects of a severe coastal environment aggravate the situation.

This area combines the most severe features of both industrial and coastal environments. Please contact your local supplier for the best COLORSTEEL® prepainted steel product to use.

3. Internal Environments Some commercial or agricultural applications may create internal environments in which the build-up of

pollutants or fumes is a potential source of corrosion. Similarly a corrosive environment can develop within sheds used for intensive animal farming. Please consult New Zealand Steel Limited for further details.

4. Industrial Environments Close to corrosive industrial emissions and subject to heavy fallout from them. Please consult

New Zealand Steel Limited for further details.

Further assistanceFurther advice on the selection of the appropriate product to suit your particular location can be obtained from New Zealand Steel Limited or your local COLORSTEEL® prepainted steel supplier.

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Compared to galvanised steel, ZINCALUME® coated steel performs exceptionally well in most areas not regularly washed by rainwater. However, as with any steel based product, regular washing of areas not naturally rain washed is essential to ensure that a satisfactory life is realised from the product.

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Rainwater collected from roofs clad with products made from GALVSTEEL™, ZINCALUME® coated steel and COLORSTEEL® prepainted steel, will comply with the provisions of NZBC G12.3.1, provided the water is not contaminated from other sources.

The first 25mm of rainfall from a newly installed roof must be discarded before drinking water collection starts.

Where a paint or paint system is applied to the roof, its suitability for the collection of drinking water must be established from the paint manufacturer.

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Wheretheroofpitchislow,changesinroofloadingsmayresultinanegativepitchandconsequentlyleadtowaterponding.WaterpondingisdetrimentaltotheperformanceofZINCALUME®coatedsteelproducts.Thefollowingconditionscommonlycausewaterponding:

• Over-spacedpurlins.

• Deformationoftimberpurlins.

• Placementofexternalloadssuchasairconditioningunits.

• Rigidfixingonlongspanswhichcausesdeformationoftheprofileasaresultof thermalexpansion.

Design Design Guide:Guide:

1. Ne veruseapitchoflessthan3degreesortherecommendedfortheprofile,whicheveristhegreater.Pitchesoflessthanthisinvalidatethewarranty.

2. Designtheroofaccordingtotheprofilemanufacturer’sspecifications.

3. Onminimumpitchroofs,ensurethatthegutterendofprofiledsheetsisturneddown.

4. Allowforthermalexpansiontopreventprofiledistortion.

5. Considertheuseofwalkwaystopreventdamagewheretheroofmaybesubjecttoheavyfoottraffic.

6. Ensureroofpenetrationsdonotblocktheflowofwaterfromtheroof.

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Guttersmustbeinstalledwithadequatefalltoensureallwateristransportedtoappropriatelylocateddownpipes.Pondingoccurswhenwaterremainsinthegutterwhenthefallisinadequate.Overtime,thiscausesdegradationtothecoatingandultimatelyleadstogutterperforation.Perforationofthegutterasaconsequenceofinadequatefallorpondinginvalidatesboththemanufacturerandproducerwarranties.Theinstallationanddownpipeconstructionshouldallowtheguttertodraincompletely.

Regularguttercleaningandmaintenanceisrequiredtoremoveleavesandotherdebristhatmayrestrictwaterflowtodownpipes.Particularcareshouldbetakenattheentrancetodownpipesandcorners,toavoidblockagesleadingtowaterponding.

Agutterprotectionsystem(oranyotherproduct)thatentrapswaterbetweenitselfandanysteelproductsurfaces,restrictingthecoatedsteel’sabilitytodry,isnotrecommendedandisanexclusionintheproductwarranty.

WORKING WORKING WITH WITH ZINCALUMEZINCALUME®® STEELSTEEL

ZINCALUME®coatedsteelandgalvanisedproductshaveverysimilarworkingcharacteristics.However,thereareafewcharacteristicsthatyoushouldbeawareof.

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Atthecutedge,ZINCALUME®steelprovidessimilarprotectiontogalvanisedcoatings.Thezinc/aluminiumalloycoatingofZINCALUME®coatedsteelprovidesgalvanicprotectiontobaresteelexposedatcutedgesandbydeepscratches.

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SurfacepassivationenhancestheprotectionofthegalvanisedandZINCALUME®steelproductduringstorage,forming,handlingandfixing.Itlargelyeliminatestheneedforrollformingoils,offersimprovedwetstackcorrosionresistanceandgenerallymakestheproductmoremarkresistantduringhandlingandfixing.

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Thenormalstoragecare,sitecleanlinessandinstallationproceduresusedforGALVSTEEL™productsapplytoZINCALUME®coatedsteelproducts.

Althoughpassivationprovidesimprovedprotectionduringstorage,careshouldstillbetaken.IfZINCALUME®coatedsteelbecomeswetduringstorage,theproductshouldbeimmediatelyseparated,wipedwithacleanclothandplacedinapositionwhereitcancompletelyairdry.

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AswithGALVSTEEL™,ZINCALUME®coatedsteelissuitableforallbutthemostsevereformingoperations.

WithZINCALUME®coatedsteel,thepassivationsystemactsasadrylubricantandinmostcaseswilleliminatetheneedforadditionallubricationinmostformingoperations.Solvent-basedlubricantsmustnotbeused.

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ZINCALUME®steelcanbesatisfactorilyweldedusingthefollowingtechniques:

• GMA(GasMetal-Arc,oftencalledMIG)

• Resistancewelding(spotorseam)

• MMA(ManualMetal-Arc)

WhenweldingZINCALUME®steel,excessiveweldcurrentsmustbeavoided.Withcorrectweldingprocedures,sufficientcoatingisnormallyleftontheZINCALUME®coatedsteelsheettoprotectthesubstratefromcorrosion.Weldrepairshouldbecarriedoutbycoatingwithazinc-richpaint.

AdequateventilationmustbeprovidedeventhoughtheweldingofZINCALUME®coatedsteelgivesofffewerfumesthangalvanisedsteel.

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ZINCALUME®coatedsteelcannotbesoldered.JoinZINCALUME®coatedsteelinthesamewayasrecommendedforCOLORSTEEL®prepaintedsteelproducts.Useaneutralcuresiliconesealantinconjunctionwithmechanicalfastenerssuchasblindrivets.Careshouldbeexercisedinthechoiceofrivets.Aluminiumrivetsarerecommended.Monel,stainlesssteelandcarbonsteelrivetsmustnotbeused.

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MostfastenerscomplyingwiththecorrosionrequirementsofAustralianStandardAS3566“Screws–Self-drillingforthebuildingandconstructionindustry”,aresuitableforusewithZINCALUME®steel.

• StainlesssteelfastenersshouldnotbeusedwithZINCALUME®coatedsteelorCOLORSTEEL®prepaintedsteelproductsinanyenvironment.

• Leadheadednailsmustnotbeused.

• Useonlylowcarbon(<15%)non–conductivesealingwashers.

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CCOMMERCIALOMMERCIAL WWARRANTIESARRANTIES

CommercialwarrantiesareissuedthroughtheRollformerbyNewZealandSteelLimitedandthetermsarespecifictoeachcontract.

Inordertoensuretheappropriateproductisspecifiedfortheintendedservicelifeinanygivenenvironment,NewZealandSteelLimitediskeentobeconsultedasearlyaspossibleinthedesignstagetoensurecorrectmaterialselectionandbackingbyanappropriatewarranty.

WarrantyapplicationsaregenerallymadethroughtheroofingmanufacturerandwarrantyperiodsandconditionsareassessedbyNewZealandSteelLimited.

Factorssuchasroofdesign,roofpitch,profile,coatingtype,internalandexternalenvironmentsandspecialconditions(suchasrequirementfor“CleaninPlace”)areallassessedatthetimeofthewarrantyapplication.Maintenancerequirementswillbespecifiedaspartofthewarranty.

DraftwarrantiesareavailablefromNewZealandSteelLimitedtosupporttendersforspecificprojects.Thetermsandconditionsofthedraftwillremainunchangedprovidingthatthetermsoftheprojectareunaltered.

Awarrantyisissuedonthesatisfactorycompletionofthecontract.InstallationmustbecarriedoutinaccordancewithNewZealandSteelLimited’srequirementsandaccordingtogoodtradepracticesasdetailedinthe“NZMetalRoofandWallCladdingCodeofPractice”,availablefromtheNZMetalRoofingManufacturersInc.

AsiteinspectionbyNewZealandSteelLimitedmaybecarriedoutpriortotheissuingofanywarranty.

Themaintenanceprogrammespecifiedinthewarrantymustbecompliedwithtovalidatethewarranty.

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NOTE: WithNewZealandSteelLimited’scommitmenttocontinuousimprovement, informationprovidedinthispublicationmaybesubjecttomodification.Atthetimeofpublicationwebelievetheinformationcontainedinthisdocumentisthebestavailable.Nonetheless,wereservetherighttomodifyanyproduct,technique,equipmentorstatementtoreflectimprovementsinthemanufactureandapplicationofcoilcoatedproducts.TheinformationissuppliedwithoutprejudicetoNewZealandSteelLimited’sstandardtermsandconditionsofsale. In theeventofanyconflictbetweenthis informationandthestandard termsandconditions, thestandardtermsandconditionsshallprevail.

ThiseditionoftheNewZealandSteelZINCALUME®Guidesupersedesallpreviouseditions.

Copyright©2010NewZealandSteelLimited.

fURTHER INfORMATION

Foradditionalinformation,literatureortechnicalassistance,pleasecontact:

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