Colorcoat Pre-finished steel for the building envelope · 2018. 1. 29. · Tata Steel and Colorcoat® About Tata Steel Tata Steel, formerly known as Corus, is one of Europe's largest

Colorcoat®Pre-finished steel for the building envelope

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July 2011

Tata Steel andColorcoat®

About Tata SteelTata Steel, formerly known as Corus, is one ofEurope's largest steel producers. We servemany different and demanding marketsworldwide, including aerospace, automotive,construction, energy and power, andpackaging. Our primary steelmakingoperations in the UK and the Netherlands aresupported by a global sales and distributionnetwork.

Innovation and continuous improvement areat the heart of our performance culture. Weaim to create value by offering a sustainableand value-added steel product rangesupported by unrivalled customer service. Byworking in partnership with you, we find thebest solutions to meet your needs and helpyour business to perform.

Our European operations are a subsidiary ofTata Steel Group, one of the world’s top tensteel producers. With a combined presence innearly 50 countries, the Tata Steel Groupincluding the Europe operations, Tata SteelThailand and NatSteel Asia, has approximately80,000 employees across five continents and acrude steel production capacity of over 28million tonnes.

Tata Steel in constructionWith a world-class reputation in steel, TataSteel products and services are widely used inthe construction market. Over the last 50 yearssteel usage has increased significantly and it isnow established as the material of choice formany construction projects.

The popularity of steel derives from its:

• Strength and versatility.

• High aesthetic appeal.

• Ability to work well with other materials.

• Sustainability credentials due to its truerecyclability.

• Excellent environmental performance.

• Ability to be prefabricated offsite andconstructed quickly and accurately on-site.

• Excellent durability and performance in use.

• Engineered approach which offers speedand predictability.

Colorcoat® brandWe are able to offer a wide range of productsand services specifically developed for theconstruction market, these include Colorcoat®pre-finished steel products.

Colorcoat® is the internationally recognisedmark of quality and metal building envelopeexpertise exclusively manufactured by TataSteel at Shotton Works in North Wales. Itcovers a range of pre-finished steel productsspecifically developed for roof and wallcladding systems for the building envelope.We have been developing and manufacturingthe Colorcoat® range of technically leadingproducts since 1965. These products aresupported by a range of services, includingcomprehensive guarantees and technicaladvice.

2 Copyright Tata Steel UK Limited 2011 Colorcoat Connection® helpline +44 (0) 1244 892434

Sustainable steelSteel is an essential material, intrinsic to ourway of life and to the products society willdemand in a sustainable future. Steel is amaterial that is used, not consumed. It isrecycled and used again, without any loss ofquality, time after time. At Tata Steel, we arecommitted to making the products societyneeds and to making them in the mostresponsible way possible.

This means, practically, that we commit to:

• Producing steel products for the future.

• Investing in sustainable steel-making.

• Improving our existing processes.

• Facilitating the recycling loop.

Our steel enables our customers to make safercars, more energy-efficient buildings andinfrastructure, easily-recoverable andrecyclable packaging and many otherproducts which help to move society towardsour vision of a sustainable future.

Because where it comes frommattersThere is no single answer to sustainabledevelopment – the sustainability of a buildingis instead determined by a combination offactors including initial design andconstruction, occupation and end of life.Whilst in a narrow definition of sustainabilityenvironmental factors dominate, as theindustry strives to build in a less impactful waythe onus is increasingly being put onmanufacturers to demonstrate responsiblesourcing of products used in construction.

At Tata Steel we take this responsibility veryseriously and have secured BES 6001Responsible Sourcing certification for ourColorcoat® products, the first pre-finished steelbusiness to do so. This reinforces ourcommitment to sustainability and to activelymanaging our impacts and contribution interms of inputs, manufacture and finishedproduct.

Awarded a ‘very good’ performance rating, thecertification is for Tata Steel’s entire Colorcoat®product range manufactured at our Shottonsite. With one assessment covering rawmaterials, manufacture, delivery, use, re-useand recyclability, the universal rating systemenables architects, specifiers and constructionprofessionals to meet sustainability targetsmore easily.

The independent endorsement reinforces ourcommitment to producing materials in asustainable manner and helps our customersto achieve the highest standards ofresponsible sourcing against schemes likeBREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes(CfSH).

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Sustainable BuildingEnvelope CentreDemonstrating our commitment tosustainable construction, we are investing,together with the Low Carbon ResearchInstitute (LCRI) and Welsh AssemblyGovernment, £6 million to create a‘Sustainable Building Envelope Centre’(SBEC) at Shotton which will lead in thedevelopment of low carbon, low energytechnologies. This centre of excellence willaccelerate the development of low andzero carbon solutions for the builtenvironment using steel in combinationwith other materials.

Colorcoat® products are suppliedthrough a number of marketleading cladding systemmanufacturers and distributors,able to provide the very highestquality and service.

Tata Steel Colorcoat® supply chainSince 1965 Tata Steel has developed closestrategic relationships with a small number ofmarket leading roof and wall cladding systemsmanufacturers.

Specifying Colorcoat® products through oneof these strategic partners ensures access tothe very best technical guidance, quickavailability and the highest levels of qualityand service. Together we provide a qualitybuilding envelope solution that delivers peaceof mind.

Colorcoat® assessed cladding systems areavailable through our supply chain partners,namely CA Building Products, Eurobond,Euroclad, and Tata Steel.

Colorcoat® products are also available fromCapital Coated Steel, Colorsteels and Euroclad,who are our Colorcoat® AccreditedDistributors.

Where does Colorcoat®fit in the supply chain?


Colorcoat® products are used in a wide rangeof buildings including stadia, commercial,

education, residential and industrial.Some examples include Manchester United’sstadium, IKEA in Coventry and Tesco’s stores

We supply through a reputableColorcoat® assessed supply chain and

Colorcoat® accredited distributors

Colorcoat® pre-finished steel

Uncoated steel coil Pre-finished steel coil

Coil coater

Building

Distributor

Systemmanufacturer

Figure 1. Colorcoat® supply chain

An essential ingredient of thecladding system, pre-finished steelplays a major role in the aestheticsand durability of the buildingenvelope and as such needs carefulconsideration to ensure the rightproduct is chosen. Each Colorcoat®product is made up of a number oflayers which perform differentfunctions as shown in Figure 2.

Topcoat:The topcoat provides a protection barrier tothe external environment and the finalappearance. In terms of barrier protection, thethicker the coating the better. From theColorcoat® product range, Colorcoat HPS200Ultra® and Colorcoat® LG are the most robust.The UV resistance is dependant on the coatingtype. The paint system for Colorcoat Prisma®has excellent UV resistance, and achieves RUV4rating, the highest available, meaning it willretain its colour and gloss for longer thanlower performing coatings.

Backing coat:We use a high performance backing coat asstandard for all of our Colorcoat® productswhich also provides corrosion resistance. A double-sided product, where the samecoating is applied to the top and reverse sidesof the steel coil, should be used if extraprotection is required internally, such as inswimming pools and energy from wasteschemes.

Metallic coating:The metallic coating plays an integral role inthe corrosion protection of the building. Weuse two types of metallic coating in the UKnamely hot dip galvanising (HDG) with Zinc,and our unique Galvalloy® metallic coatingwhich is a special mix of 95 per cent Zinc and5 per cent Aluminium. Both provide sacrificialprotection but the HDG can leave cut edgesvulnerable to increased rates of corrosion inaggressive environments. The thicker the HDG,i.e. the higher coating weight, the moreprotection this offers. Galvalloy® offers a

combination of increased barrier andsacrificial protection, which both inhibits andslows the rate of corrosion in comparison withHDG which only has sacrificial protection.

Corrosion resistance:The rating of corrosion resistance is a functionof the whole coating system, and is a measureof the durability of the pre-finished steel. Our most resistant pre-finished steel isColorcoat HPS200 Ultra®, this has the leadingcorrosion resistance on the market and willlast the longest before requiring maintenancesuch as a costly repaint.

Guarantee:Our guarantees cover Colorcoat® productsagainst unexpected coating failure. What iscovered in each guarantee is dependent onthe product used.

The most comprehensive guarantee is theConfidex® Guarantee which covers theweatherside of Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® andColorcoat Prisma®. Its benefits include thelongest length of cover on the market,including cut edges, no requirement forinspection or maintenance to retain itsvalidity, and covers all rectification costsshould a failure occur.

Products not covered by the Confidex®Guarantee may be available with alternativeguarantees which are either project orapplication specific. Please contact theColorcoat Connection® helpline for moreinformation on +44 (0) 1244 892434.

Which Colorcoat®product do I choose?


Figure 2. Typical coating layers for single-sided Colorcoat® pre-finished steel

Key

Topcoat Primer Pre-treatment

Metallic coating Substrate Backing coat

Key attributes:

• 200µm durable, abrasion-resistant topcoat.

• Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® meets the requirements of RUV4 and RC5 asper EN 10169:2010 proving outstanding colour retention andcorrosion resistance for the whole colour range.

• Unique Scintilla® emboss so you can rest assured that your pre-finished steel has full traceability and is protected with the highestquality from Tata Steel.

• Optimised Galvalloy® metallic coating to EN 10346:2009 forunrivalled corrosion resistance and cut edge protection.

• Confidex® Guarantee for up to 40 years with no maintenance orinspections required to maintain its validity.

• Available with Confidex Sustain® to offer CarbonNeutral® buildingenvelopes.

• Standard sizes are available on short production lead times.

• BBA certified for durability in excess of 40 years.

• Recommended for internal use in buildings with aggressiveenvironments such as swimming pools.

Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra®The ultimate in durabilityFor buildings that are built to stand the test of timeColorcoat HPS200 Ultra® is the ideal choice. It isbased upon a revolutionary coating system,providing outstanding colour stability and glossretention. This step change in performance allows usto provide our market-leading Confidex® Guaranteefor up to 40 years.

The standard colour range for Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® is made up of 40 colours including 2 matt finishes. These include natural colours andtonal shades that can help your buildings blend with theirenvironment.

To see the full colour range request our Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® colourcard via the Colorcoat Connection® helpline, or download fromwww.colorcoat-online.com


Notes1. Figures under the Coastal heading are for

buildings within 1km of any coast.

2. Full terms and conditions of the Confidex®Guarantee can be found online at www.colorcoat-online.com/registration

3. Confidex® must be registered within threemonths of the building completion date for the guarantee to be valid. Register online at www.colorcoat-online.com/registration

4. Approved Repertoire® colours are awarded the same guarantee period as Classic Colours.

5. The Confidex® Guarantee periods illustrated are only applicable to Zone 1, as part of aconventional roof or wall cladding system.To see countries included in Zone 1 visitwww.colorcoat-online.com/confidexmap

The Confidex® Guarantee

WallsAll Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® colours areConfidex® guaranteed for 40 years for inlandwalls and 30 years for coastal walls.

RoofsAll Signature colours are guaranteed for 40years for inland roofs and 30 years for coastalroofs. Classic and Matt colours are guaranteedfor 30 years on inland roofs and 25 years forcoastal roofs.

Signature Colours Classics & Matts


40years 30

years 30years

40years

40years 30years 30years 25years

Roofs

Walls

Inland

Coastal

Colorcoat Prisma®Aesthetics that last

Key attributes:

• 27 standard colours in solid, metallic and matt shades.

• All solid and metallic colours surpass requirements of RUV4 and RC5as per EN 10169:2010 proving outstanding colour retention andcorrosion resistance.

• Reverse side branding making traceability easy, so you can restassured that your building is protected with the highest quality fromTata Steel.

• Optimised Galvalloy® metallic coating to EN 10346:2009 forunrivalled corrosion resistance and cut edge protection.

• Confidex® Guarantee for up to 30 years with no maintenance orinspections required to maintain its validity.

• Available with Confidex Sustain® to offer CarbonNeutral® buildingenvelopes.

• BBA certified for durability in excess of 40 years.

• Approved for use as a substrate for photovoltaic systems.

• Optimum solar absorption characteristics ideal for transpired solarcollectors.

• WRAS approval for cold water use with no detriment to water quality.


Designed to withstand the rigours of the externalenvironment, versatile, lightweight and strong,Colorcoat Prisma® pre-finished steel is the idealchoice for your building envelope for long lastingcolour. With a contemporary colour range and anoptically smooth finish, inspire your imagination.

Colorcoat Prisma® is now available double sided, meaning the sameColorcoat Prisma® topcoat and corrosion resistant primer are applied to the reverse side of the product. This new option provides the idealsolution for demanding applications where an increased level ofprotection is required on both sides of the steel substrate such asrainwater goods and rainscreens.

To see the full colour range and technical details request our Colorcoat Prisma® colour card and technical brochure via the ColorcoatConnection® helpline, or download from www.colorcoat-online.com

Solid & Metallic Colours Matt Colours

Notes1. Figures under the Coastal heading are for

buildings within 1km of any coast.

2. Full terms and conditions of the Confidex®Guarantee can be found online at www.colorcoat-online.com/registration

3. Confidex® must be registered within threemonths of the building completion date for the guarantee to be valid. Register online at www.colorcoat-online.com/registration

4. Approved Repertoire® solid colours are awarded the same guarantee period as solid colours.

5. The Confidex® Guarantee periods illustrated areonly applicable to Zone 1, as part of aconventional roof or wall cladding system.To see countries included in Zone 1 visitwww.colorcoat-online.com/confidexmap

The Confidex® Guarantee

The Confidex® Guarantee is available for allbuilding envelopes using Colorcoat Prisma®.When you register for your Confidex®Guarantee, you will have peace of mind thatthe performance of Colorcoat Prisma® on yourbuilding is guaranteed for up to 30 years.


Roofs

Walls

Inland

Coastal

25years25years

30years30years 20years

20years

25years25years

Colorcoat® LG is a leathergrain embossed plastisolproduct suitable for buildings where good corrosionresistance and a guaranteed life for up to 25 years are required. It consists of a 200µm durable, abrasion-resistant topcoat and a high performancebacking coat applied to a galvanised substrate to EN 10346:2009.

To see the full colour range request our Colorcoat® LGcolour card via the Colorcoat Connection® helpline, ordownload from www.colorcoat-online.com

Key attributes:• 200µm durable topcoat.• Standard leathergrain emboss.• Available in 20 popular colours in standard sizes.• Supplied with a galvanised substrate to EN 10346:2009 offering good

corrosion resistance.

• Available with a performance guarantee for up to 25 years includingcut edges.

• High performance reverse side backing coat as standard.• BBA certified for durability in excess of 25 years.

Colorcoat® LG


Colorfarm®Colorfarm® has been designed specifically tomeet the demands of agricultural buildingsand is available with a 15 or 20 year internalfunctional guarantee - Colorfarm® 15 orColorfarm® 20 respectively.

It suits any farming purpose, includinglivestock housing and crop storage and hasbeen tested in contact with a number ofchemicals commonly found in agriculturalenvironments.

Colorcoat® PVDFA thin solution coating product, Colorcoat®PVDF offers good colour retention andstability and is particularly suited to wallcladding for undemanding applications.

Colorcoat FD®The ideal solution for exposed floor decksoffits such as used in multi-storey car parks tooffer improved appearance and durability. It isavailable in a range of structural steelsubstrates depending on the strength andbuilding performance requirements.

Colorcoat® PE 25Colorcoat® PE 25 is an economic productsuitable for undemanding roof and wallapplications particularly in dry and non-aggressive climates.

Colorcoat® PE 15Developed specifically as the interior liner ofbuilt-up and composite roof and wall claddingsystems, Colorcoat® PE 15 is supplied in whiteto ensure light reflectivity in the internalenvironment.

For further details on any of these productscontact the Colorcoat Connection® helpline, or visit www.colorcoat-online.com

Other Colorcoat®products


Table 1. Product comparison table

Typical guarantee period Corrosion Aesthetic Robustness Guarantee Terms Guarantee subject toand performance statement performance performance and conditions maintenance & inspection?

Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® 40 yearConfidex® Guarantee ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Noincludes cut edges

Colorcoat Prisma® 30 yearConfidex® Guarantee ★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★ Noincludes cut edges

Colorcoat® LG 25 year period torepaint guarantee ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ Yesincludes cut edges

Colorfarm® 15 or 20 yearinternal guarantee ★★★ (Internal) ★★ ★★★ ★★★ Yes

Colorcoat® PVDF 10 year period torepaint guarantee ★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★ ★★★ Yes

Colorcoat® PE 25 5 year wall period torepaint guarantee ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★ Yes

Colorcoat® PE 15 Not applicable ★ ★★ ★ ★ Yes

Note: As a floor decking product, Colorcoat FD® is not included in this table.

Confidex® GuaranteeAny building project is a complex job with manydifferent components, materials and contractorsinvolved to make it all happen. And once the buildhas finished you need peace of mind that if anythingdoes go wrong with your pre-finished steel you canget things fixed. This is why we have developed ourConfidex® Guarantee.

Confidex® is the product performance guarantee forColorcoat HPS200 Ultra® and Colorcoat Prisma®,when used in a conventional building envelopeapplication namely roof and wall cladding usingsingle skin, built-up or composite panel construction.

Register online at www.colorcoat-online.com/registration for yourConfidex® Guarantee and you will have peace of mind that theperformance of your building envelope is guaranteed by Europe’sleading supplier of pre-finished steel.

We are so confident in our product that we cover the cut edges for theentirety of the guarantee. With no mandatory inspections ormaintenance, we remove the need to go on to the roof to maintain thevalidity of the guarantee – Confidex® is the only pre-finished steelguarantee on the market that offers this.

The Confidex® Guarantee is direct with the building owner meaningthat in the case of a claim the contact with us is direct rather thanhaving to go through the supply chain, saving time and money. What’smore, the Confidex® Guarantee is transferable, so should the buildingowner change it is simply a case of filling in the form on the back of theguarantee certificate and posting back to Tata Steel.

Figure 3. The benefits of Confidex® registration

With Confidex® contact for claims is direct with Tata Steel. Without Confidex® claims are dealt with through the supply chain.

The Confidex® Guarantee provides youwith the peace of mind that your building

is covered by the most comprehensiveguarantee on the market.


Don’t just take our word for it, ColorcoatHPS200 Ultra® and Colorcoat Prisma® havebeen assessed by the British Board ofAgrément (BBA) which is the UK’s majorauthority offering approval of constructionproducts, systems and installers.

The BBA awards Agrément Certificates to aproduct only after it has successfully passed

a comprehensive assessment involvinglaboratory testing, on-site evaluations andinspections of production.

Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® and ColorcoatPrisma® have been awarded AgrémentCertificate 91/2717 by the BBA for industrial,commercial, retail and leisure use and forresidential and non-residential dwellings.

The BBA states: “Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra®/Colorcoat Prisma® coatings and metaltreatment will protect the steel substrateagainst corrosion for a period in excess of 40years in normal industrial, urban, suburbanand rural environments.”

The British Board of Agrément Certificate


Table 2. Comparison of guarantees

Area

Headline guarantee and cut edges

Rectification costs

Inspection and maintenance free

Non standard colours

Guarantee transfer

In the event of a coating failure

Roof pitches

Processing of pre-finished steel

Application process

Confidex® Guarantee

Headline guarantee statement of up to 40 years. Cut edges

included for the entire guarantee for gauges

ConfidexSustain®We focus on responsibly managing our impacts atShotton, where Colorcoat® products are manufacturedand aim to develop products and expertise to helpbuild better and more sustainable buildings. As such,we have set ourselves a challenging target to deliver a50 per cent reduction in Shotton’s CO2 emissions by2012, and are already on the way to achieving this. Interms of waste, we reduced site waste to landfill in2010 by 54 per cent, and we have worked to help thelocal council find an alternative to landfillinghousehold waste.

We are committed to go beyond mere compliance on environmentalissues, as demonstrated by our certification to BES 6001 for responsiblesourcing. And have been working over a number of years to makeColorcoat HPS200 Ultra® and Colorcoat Prisma® the most sustainablepre-finished steel products on the market in manufacture and in use.

The introduction of Confidex Sustain® supports this approach andfurther enhances their sustainability credentials. Importantly ConfidexSustain® will offset the impact from the entire building envelope systemrather than just one element such as the pre-finished steel.


What is Confidex Sustain®?Confidex Sustain® offers the firstCarbonNeutral® building envelope in theworld measuring and offsetting its impactfrom cradle to cradle i.e. manufacture throughto installation, use and end of life, re-use,recycling or disposal. This means for every 1kgof CO2 emitted by the pre-finished steelcladding, fixings and insulation, we will offset1kg in climate friendly projects overseas.

These have a social as well as environmentalbenefit and will see us investing in renewableenergy and energy efficiency projects invarious locations worldwide.

Building on the success of our Confidex®Guarantee, the first and most reliableconstruction product guarantee, ConfidexSustain® offers a zero carbon buildingenvelope system. It goes beyond consideringjust one element of the cladding system toassess and offset all parts including theinternal and external pre-finished steelcladding sheets, fixings and insulation.

Confidex Sustain® is available when Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® or Colorcoat Prisma®pre-finished steel is used for the external skinof the Colorcoat® assessed cladding system,and Colorcoat® PE 15 is used for the liningsheet.

Balance for the environmentUsing Life Cycle Assessment data for each partof the cladding system, we can accuratelyidentify how much gas, that contributes toglobal warming, has been emitted at eachstage of the process from manufacture andinstallation, to use and end of life, re-use,recycling or disposal. This will be balanced andoffset by proactively investing in climatefriendly projects which make use of renewablesources such as wind and solar and alsoimprove the efficiency with which energy isused.

Applying for Confidex Sustain®Once you have determined the best claddingsolution for your building. To benefit from theConfidex Sustain® zero carbon buildingenvelope, building projects will need to:

• Ensure Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® and/orColorcoat Prisma® by Tata Steel arespecified for the exterior roof and/or walls.

• Ensure Colorcoat® PE 15 by Tata Steel isspecified for the corresponding interiorroof and/or walls.

• Use a Colorcoat® assessed cladding system.

Applications should be made at the start ofthe building project using the ConfidexSustain® registration form, Part 1 availableonline at www.colorcoat-online.com/sustain

This form gives us brief details that allows usto ensure that we have adequate carbonallowances available on building completion.Anyone in the supply chain can register, butmore commonly it is the system manufactureron the clients behalf.

Once the building envelope is complete, Part 2 of the online registration process mustbe completed. This includes details of thesystem, the size of the project and theColorcoat® product used so that the offsettingcan be calculated and undertaken. Again, thisform is available electronically on www.colorcoat-online.com/sustain

If any problems are experienced or you haveany questions regarding the form, pleasecontact the Colorcoat Connection® helplineon +44 (0) 1244 892434.

Following registration, the buildingowner/occupier will receive a ConfidexSustain® certificate with details of how muchcarbon has been offset.


Meeting BuildingRegulationsIt is important that buildingproducts are not only guaranteedfor their long-term performance,but that they are also consideredas part of regulation compliance,risk management and an overallsustainability strategy. Pre-finished steel cladding systemseasily meet fire and acousticperformance requirements, aresecure and give an energyefficient sustainable solution foryour building envelope.

Part L2 2010We have reviewed the 2010 Part L2regulations along with our supply chainpartners and modelled the effects of alteringbuilding envelope parameters such as air-tightness and U values for different buildingsizes/geometries. The outcomes are reportedin the Colorcoat® Technical Paper ‘The role ofthe building envelope in Part L 2010 compliance’.

The main points from this paper are:

• Colorcoat® roof and wall cladding systemscan meet the Part L2 A “2010 NotionalBuilding” specification for new build, andthe Part L2 B ‘U’ value requirements forwork in existing buildings for new andretained roof and wall elements.

• There are more cost effective solutionsthan using the 2010 Notional Buildingspecification for Part L compliance.

• For larger buildings, improving the air-tightness, is the most cost effectiveapproach to reducing building heat losses.

• All Tata Steel supply chain partners providebuilding details, which have beenthermally modelled and have beenindependently assessed.

Fire performanceWe have performed numerous fire tests on allColorcoat® products, and the cladding systemsthey are used for.

The results can be seen in the Colorcoat®Technical Paper: ‘Fire performance of pre-finished steel cladding systems’. The keypoints of this paper are summarised below.

Building systems that use Colorcoat® pre-finished steel products:

• Meet the Building Regulation, ApprovedDocument B requirements for externalsurfaces, for all applications, when used aspart of a roof cladding system and/or wallcladding system.

• Can be used in roofing systems to achievea Class AA, National Class, or B ROOF (t4),European Class.

Acoustic performanceNoise and its control are important aspectswhen designing the ideal environment.

The building envelope plays a key role in:

• Keeping internal airborne noise in.• Keeping external airborne noise out.• Minimising rain impact noise inside the

building.

• Improving internal sound clarity.

Our research into the acoustic performance ofa number of different cladding systems hasconfirmed that Colorcoat® pre-finished steelcladding systems form the basis of acousticallyhigh-performing building envelopes.

The full results of the research can be found inthe Colorcoat® Technical Paper: ‘Acousticperformance of pre-finished steel claddingsystems’.

Gauge specificationThe gauge of the pre-finished steel coil orsheet plays a vital role in the physicalproperties and performance of the wall or roofcladding that is manufactured from it.Incorrect specification may, in the worst cases,have safety implications such as roof fragility.The European standard EN 10143:2006 definesthe tolerances for different grade, width andgauge material for normal and specialtolerance categories.

We are able to supply pre-finished steel tonormal and special tolerances according to EN 10143:2006, and tighter tolerances subjectto commercial agreement, to ensure that thecladding performs as designed.

Incorrectly specifying gauge or gaugetolerances can affect:

• Structural performance, including in-useloads and purlin spacings as well as safetyimplications during construction andmaintenance.

• A buildings visual appearance, lightergauge material is more prone to damageduring installation, and distortion of theprofile around fasteners due to slightmisalignment of the primary/secondarystructure.

More details are available in the Colorcoat®Technical Paper ‘The effect of gauge on pre-finished steel roof and wall claddingperformance.’ For full details of the Colorcoat®Technical Papers available please visit: www.colorcoat-online.com/technical

Our Business Development Team are alsoavailable to present CPDs on these subjects.Please call the Colorcoat Connection® helplineon +44 (0) 1244 892434 or visitwww.colorcoat-online.com/cpdseminars formore information.


Colorcoat® availabilityWorking with the best supplychain possible is something wetake great pride in. We continue tobuild on strong relationships withthe leading developers, architects,contractors, and with ourimmediate customers to ensurewe provide the end user with thebest products and servicesavailable.

The close strategic partnerships we havedeveloped for nearly 50 years, with a numberof market leading cladding systemmanufacturers and distributors, ensure thatColorcoat® products are delivered to themarket to the very highest quality. Specifyinga Colorcoat® product through one of thesepartners ensures access to the very bestavailability, as manufacture and processing isall carried out in the UK, to give the shortestpossible production lead times on allquantities. Together we provide the highestquality building envelope solutions.

Colorcoat® Supply Chain PartnersThrough the Colorcoat® brand, we haveassessed a range of cladding systems from oursupply chain partners, namely CA BuildingProducts, Eurobond, Euroclad, and our ownTata Steel system manufacturer. Each of theseColorcoat® assessed systems are designed toperform to the highest standards of thermalperformance and air-tightness and can berecycled at the end of their life, guaranteeingthe client receives the most sustainablecladding system. Their environmental product declarations can be found at www.colorcoat-online.com/EPD.

Each Colorcoat® assessed system has alsobeen tested and structurally evaluated by theSteel Construction Institute (SCI) and awardedthe SCI Assessed quality mark. This providesreassurance that the technical data has beenindependently verified by SCI and can be usedwith confidence.

Colorcoat® Accredited DistributorsWhen specifying Colorcoat® pre-finished steelproducts for the building envelope it is alsoimportant to consider the specification ofmaterial for other elements of the building.Flashings, soffits, louvres, fasçias, canopies,and corner details should have the sameintegrity as the pre-finished steel buildingenvelope and the Colorcoat® product fromwhich they are fabricated. Capital CoatedSteel, Colorsteels and Euroclad have beenevaluated and approved for Colorcoat®Accredited Distributor status. The storage,handling, processing and range of Colorcoat®pre-finished steel products have beenassessed and found to meet the higheststandard of quality and service.

Colorcoat® Accredited Distributors supplyColorcoat® products, in all popular colours and bespoke quantities, to the qualityexpected by Tata Steel and our customers. For further information please visitwww.colorcoat-online.com/distributors.


Colorcoat® servicesThe Colorcoat® brand provides therecognised mark of quality andmetal envelope expertiseexclusively from Tata Steel.Colorcoat® products are supportedby a range of services includingexpert advice and guidance on allaspects of the metal buildingenvelope.

Metal hand samplesMetal hand samples are available in allstandard colours for Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra®and Colorcoat Prisma®. These provide a truerrepresentation of colour and are availablefrom the Colorcoat Connection® helpline:+44 (0) 1244 892434 or visit: www.colorcoat-online.com/samples

If tonal consistency is critical, all cladding for asingle elevation should come from the sameproduction batch. All metallic shades exhibit adegree of directionality.

Matching componentsIf accessories made from other materials are tobe colour-matched to the roof or wallcladding, the best reference is the actualprofiles or panels delivered to site, or materialfrom the same batch.

Repertoire®As an additional service, whether you wantyour building to stand out, or blend with thesurroundings, we can create a unique identityfor your building. Through our Repertoire®Colour Consultancy service we can matchalmost any solid colour for walls or roofs foryour building, with a minimum order quantityof 2000m2, we can work from either physicalswatches or reference standards. This service is available for Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® and Colorcoat Prisma® only in Zone 1 and Zone 2 countries as shown at www.colorcoat-online.com/confidexmap

Colorcoat® Business DevelopmentTeamThe team has extensive experience advisingarchitects, contractors and clients in thedesign, specification and construction ofmetal building envelopes. Covering England,Wales, Scotland and Ireland, the team canoffer support and guidance on:

• Selecting the most appropriate Colorcoat®products and cladding systems.

• Technical advice on colour.• Guidance on energy efficiency and

sustainability issues.

• RIBA and RIAI approved CPD seminars.• Individual project requirements.

Colorcoat Connection® HelplineA dedicated helpline offering immediateadvice and guidance on a wide range ofconstruction issues such as:

• Technical advice.• Meeting Building Regulations.• Where to source complementary products.Contact the Colorcoat Connection® helpline:+44 (0) 1244 892434.

Colorcoat® Technical PapersWorking closely with our supply chainpartners, Oxford Brookes University and theSteel Construction Institute (SCI), we haveproduced a number of RIBA approvedTechnical Papers. These address keyconstruction issues such as:

• Part L• Structural performance• BREEAM• Fire performance• Air-tightness• End of life options• AcousticsFor full details of the Colorcoat® TechnicalPapers available please visit: www.colorcoat-online.com/technical

Online supportColorcoat-online is the premier resource for architects and specifiers of pre-finishedsteel building envelopes. www.colorcoat-online.com offers:

• Inspiration on colour choice via our project gallery section.

• Guidance on choosing the mostappropriate Colorcoat® product andcladding system with the Colorcoat®Specification Wizard.

• Support and information on Colorcoat®products and ordering of hand samples.

• News on the latest Colorcoat® products,services and events.

• Access to the latest product brochures and Colorcoat® Technical Papers.


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