COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE^®

Key Features:

COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE® is suitable for a wide range of applications including long run roofing, wall cladding, rainwater goods, sheds and fencing.

• An aluminium substrate offering incredible resistance to corrosion.
• Suitable for extremely severe environmental conditions
• A 3-layer organic coating consisting of anti-corrosive pre-treatment and primer layers and a topcoat, applied to both sides of the material
• The Colorsteel® paint technology provides exceptional resistance to chalking and fade
• Available in a range of colours and profiles to suit any home or building

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

• Colour retention (CIE Lab units Delta E) is 8 units maximum after 10 years exposure, and 10 units maximum after 15 years exposure. Chalk rating (AS 1580:481.1.11:1998) is no more than 4 after 10 years exposure.
•  Solar reflectance and light reflectance values vary with colour, refer to COLORSTEEL® Light Reflectance brochure for details

Fire Resistance

• COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE® is rated as a Group 1-S material and has an average specific extinction area of 50.9 m²/kg, a peak heat release rate of 6.5 kW/m² and total heat released of 0.2 MJ/m² when tested in accordance with ISO 5660:2002 Part 1 and Part 2.

Standards

•  Aluminium substrate may be either 5005 H34 or 5052 H36 consistent with AS/NZS 1734:1997
•  COLORSTEEL Altimate® is Product Type 6 consistent with AS/NZS 2728:2013
• Tolerances are consistent with the requirements of AS/NZS 1734:1997

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 refer to the COLORSTEEL® Environmental Categories & Warranty Guide for further information on where to use each product.

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.