Advertorial: SAFAL STEEL

A world-class product for a world-first award

Safal Steel is justifiably proud that its premium coated roofing material, Colorplus® has been specified and used on the world record award-winning steel roof covering the new Eastport Distribution Centre near the OR Tambo International Airport. On this project, 280m-long roofing panels made from Colorplus® AZ100 were formed at roof height and directly installed on the roof of this huge warehouse.

What is Colorplus® Steel?

Our technically advanced Zincal® substrate, made under licensed technology from BIEC International Inc, is produced by a unique, efficient process whereby rolled steel is continuously hot dipped into an alloy mixture.

This consists of a 55% aluminium, 44.5% zinc and 1.5% silicon blend. This coating process gives rise to what is best known as AZ coated steel material, not to be mistaken for or confused with pure zinc galvanised (prefaced Z) roofing material. The AZ material offers significant performance and also environmental sustainability benefits when compared with its heavier and faster corroding galvanised alternative.

Safal Steel's pre-painted version is based on this technology: Colorplus®, is coated with a specially formulated paint system that is available in a standard range of 11 colours. Bespoke colours and paint system options are available on request, subject to terms and conditions.

The innovative pigments we use in our paint have been carefully selected for colour retention in the long run and keep a fresh appearance for many years. This technology also limits chalking. With an increasing load of wind-borne contaminants and dust in many environments, particle resistance is also a key feature we build into our paint system.

With all these advances in our pre-painted coating technology, it means that the modified polyesters in the paint resist dirt, ensuring your roof stays cleaner, retaining its colour for longer.

In summary Colorplus® is produced by a unique, efficient process and has been developed as a premium product to endure South African's harshest climates. Whatever the climate, we have a solution for your roofing need.

Significant benefits of Colorplus® Steel roofing

• Locally made, under licenced internationally respected technology. • Up to 4 times longer life in service than much heavier galvanised technology. • Cool roof: High performance solar/heat reflecting technology. • Wide range of colours and the opportunity to specify a colour under the RAL colour system (T’s and C’s apply). • A solution for each SA climatic zone, as specified under SANS10400-L and

SANS 9223. • A service warranty applies to our product subject to applicable terms and conditions. • Zincal® and Colorplus® are identifiable. All Safal Steel prime material is branded. Look for the trademark on the back of the sheet.

Insist on quality. Specify Safal Steel material only.

Guideline for Product Selection

AZ 100

AZ 150

AZ 200

Zone C1-C2 Zone C3 Zone C4 Zone C5

Urban, rural, low levels of airborne pollution Light industrial, average marine corrosion Large commercial, medium industrial or high marine corrosion Heavy industrial or severe marine zones

40km or more from the splash zone 1 - 40km from the splash zone 400m - 1km from the splash zone 100m - 400m from the splash zone

No exposed bottom surface

Cut edges to be sealed

* Zone classification C1-C5 as per SANS 9223 and SANS 10400L • All Safal Steel Prime material is branded on backing coat - insist on Safal Steel material • For any technical queries please contact Safal Steel and ask for the representative in your area

world records.