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Can I use COLORBOND® steel fencing around my pool?

You should check with your local council for regulations on fences around pool areas. Particular care needs to be taken if COLORBOND® steel is to be installed within the 'splash zone'. Both salt and chlorine may have a corrosive effect on the COLORBON...

Updated On: 18/01/2012
Can I use LYSAGHT® fencing in a saltwater environment near the ocean?

COLORBOND® steel fences should not be installed within 1 kilometre of marine, severe industrial or other corrosive environments.

Updated On: 08/07/2011
What type of building applications can LYSAGHT BONDEK® be used in?

LYSAGHT BONDEK® can be used as formwork and as a reinforcement in composite slabs. It can be used in a wide range of building construction including steel, concrete and masonry framing system with a minimum ground clearance of 450mm. It is typic...

Updated On: 08/07/2011
Are the mobile rollformers' LYSAGHT KLIP-LOK 700 HI-STRENGTH® profile specif...

No, the products are completely compatible and interchangeable.

Updated On: 07/07/2011
I've heard that COLORBOND® steel should not be immersed in concrete. How wi...

Most fences feature galvanised steel posts and COLORBOND® steel infill sheets. Immersing the galvanised steel posts in concrete does not cause any corrosion problems but you should not allow the concrete to contact the rails or infill sheets of the...

Updated On: 07/07/2011

 
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