

When working in coastal environments or heavily polluted areas, you need to choose roofing products carefully. Severe conditions can corrode metal roofing at an accelerated rate and reduce the lifespan of the roof. It pays to do your homework and make sure that the roofing you choose will be able to withstand the conditions.

If you are working outside, in the sun, with sheetmetal, then you need to make sure your skin is safe, as well as the Colorbond. Some sunscreens can cause damage if it makes contact with the metal. Find out which sunscreens to avoid when you are at work.
Technical Bulletin – Sunscreen damage on coated steel products

When you cut sheetmetal you create metal debris called swarf that can lead to rust stains on your sheetmetal products, or worse. If metal particles penetrate your coated sheetmetal, you can end up with premature metal corrosion. Read our tips on the best way to prevent swarf from damaging your sheetmetal.