Colorbond vs Zincalume Roofing Comparison

Colorbond vs Zincalume Roofing Comparison What Roofing Material is Best for Your Roof?

DTM Metal Roofing offers both Colorbond® and Zincalume® Bluescope Steel as long lasting, durable and stylish roof material options

The two options available are Colorbond® or Zincalume®.

Both options are:

Highly durable Resistant to corrosion Thoroughly tested Long lasting, and They both also carry warranties from Bluescope Steel for up to 36 years.* Colorbond®

Colorbond® is much more than ‘paint on steel.’ Since its introduction in 1966 it has grown from a colour selection of 6, to 22. It contains 5 layers with the top colour coat baked on to retain its vibrant finish for longer in the harsh Australian climate. This means that re-painting is not necessary.

Advantages & Disadvantages of Colorbond®

Colorbond has an extensive colour range to suit any project Colorbond costs more than Zincalume (most of the time). Zincalume®

Introduced in the 1970s, Zincalume has proven to have a lifespan of approximately 4 times longer than that of galvanised iron. In 2013 the next generation of Zincalume Steel entered the market with patented Activate® technology making Zincalume even more durable and resistant than the original.

Advantages & Disadvantages of Zincalume®

Zincalume has a lower cost than Colorbond Zincalume comes in only 1 colour option Start the process Get In Touch!

As a highly-experienced, family-owned company - we provide expert metal roofing services throughout Brisbane and South-East Queensland.

Choose DTM Metal Roofing for a smooth, hassle-free experience because we put our customers first. Our professional team prides itself on a “no excuses” approach to customer service.

We hand pick the roofing industry’s best tradesmen. Our team are professional in their conduct and complete each job to the highest standard. Expert workmanship, paired with our exclusive use of Bluescope Steel, means our jobs are backed by industry-leading written guarantees.

Simply, we are the team you look to when you want it done right.

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