Designed for superior corrosion protection COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE® is the ideal roof and wall cladding solution for some of the most extreme conditions found across New Zealand. Combining a marine grade aluminium substrate with the proven paint technology of COLORSTEEL®, Altimate® offers exceptional resistance to corrosion and a final aesthetic that naturally fits with its surroundings. The addition of Altimate® completes our product range, there’s now a COLORSTEEL® solution for the extreme conditions experienced right along New Zealand's coastline.
Boasting a range of colours and profiles, COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE® is suited to everything from residential to commercial buildings; and from traditional styles to contemporary designs.
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Key Features:
COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE® is suitable for a wide range of applications including long run roofing, wall cladding, rainwater goods, sheds and fencing.
Statement of Building Code:
COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE® is a Type 6 product in accordance with AS/NZS 2728:2013 and therefore is consistent with the NZ Building Code for use in environments as described in Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 Table 20.
Other Performance Attributes:
Colour Retention
Fire Resistance
Standards
Scope of Use:
COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE® is suitable for a wide range of roll-formed roof and wall cladding, rainwater accessories and general building products.
Altimate® is warranted in extremely severe environments for roofing, wall cladding, spouting and fascia.
Limitations of Use:
Before using Altimate® products in aggressive environments such as intensive animal shelters, swimming pools, chemical manufacturing plants, geothermal areas, or embedded in contact please contact one of our Business Development Managers on specifications@colorsteel.co.nz.
Altimate® is compatible with Zincalume® & galvanised products, but care should be taken to avoid contact with the steel substrate of these products. Altimate® must not be used in wet contact with iron, steel, stainless steel, lead, timber or butyl rubber.
Handling & Storage:
If Altimate® products are to be stored for any time prior to forming or installation, they must be stored in dry, well ventilated conditions. Storage which allows water (including condensation) to be trapped between the sheets may damage the coating. Altimate® products must be handled carefully during transport, fabrication and fixing to avoid damaging the surface
Warranty:
Altimate® is warranted in extremely severe environments for roofing, wall cladding, spouting and fascia. Please refer to the COLORSTEEL® website or the Altimate® design guide for further detail.
To ensure you receive genuine COLORSTEEL® products, remember to request your COLORSTEEL® warranty from your supplier.
Maintenance:
Areas of Altimate® that are not regularly washed with rainwater, such as wall cladding, must be routinely washed to remove surface deposits to ensure satisfactory life is obtained from the product. Check guttering and downpipes regularly and remove any debris which may lead to ponding or flooding. Always wear soft soled shoes when walking on Altimate® surfaces to avoid causing damage. Altimate® must be maintained in accordance with the recommendations provided in the Altimate® Design Guide.
COLORSTEEL® is made, tested and trusted for New Zealand conditions. We are inspired by the colours and landscapes that surround us and, in turn, we strive to create products that will inspire you. For more inspiration, visit www.colorsteel.co.nz
To learn more about the winning projects and professionals celebrated at our recent COLORSTEEL® Awards 2023, click here.
Our story started over 40 years ago when New Zealand Steel began making COLORSTEEL® roof and wall cladding products from New Zealand iron sand. It was a world first, and a feat that required imagination, ingenuity and sheer determination.
These qualities have become COLORSTEEL® pillars - it’s who we are and how we work.
For New Zealand:
We’re inspired by the landscape around us. From snow topped mountains to tussock grasslands, you’ll see New Zealand reflected in everything we create.
COLORSTEEL® products also undergo intense, long-term colour performance and exposure testing. So you can be sure they’re made and trusted for our conditions. We’re so confident in the durability of our products, we back them with robust warranties.
For you:
We’ve developed COLORSTEEL® products to meet the needs of New Zealanders. Whether it’s roofing your dream home, building a fence or cladding a warehouse– there’s a COLORSTEEL® solution for your project.
By combining beauty, durability and flexibility, we believe COLORSTEEL® is about more than just a steel solution - it’s about turning metal into magic and transforming the everyday.
For the environment:
All COLORSTEEL® solutions carry the Environmental Choice NZ licence which means they can contribute to the achievement of maximum points in Homestar and Green Star materials credits with NZ Green Building Council.