Inspiring building design and architectural
creativity, with a choice in style and performance.
At UniCote® we inspire creativity in the building industry by offering a selection in coloured steel, textured and patterned finishes, and a range of metal solutions to perform in environments – from moderate inland, harsh coastal and extreme conditions.
Protecting your investment with our proven performance. UniCote® offer premium quality pre-painted metal solutions, designed, and tested for Australian conditions.
We ensure your steel application will perform in the harshest conditions with real world testing sites in Birdsville and Rockhampton for UV performance, Shellharbour and Muriwai (NZ) to stand up against punishing coastal environments.
UniCote® products are comprehensively tested to meet the strict requirements of AS/NZS27828:2013 for salt spray, humidity, and UV resistance to provide you with warranties up to 30 years.
Good scratch resistance. Testing includes needle scratch test – no marking of paint surface when a needle with up to a 2kg weight attached is drawn across. AS 2331.4.7.
Meets the requirements of AS/NZS2728:2013 Sections 2.8 and 2.9.
No loss of paint adhesion after a test piece is struck on the reverse side with a specified force, in line with the test methodology AS/NZS2728:2013 Table 2.2 and Appendix E.
Meets the requirements of AS/NZS2728:2013 Sections 2.8 and 2.10.
Suitable for continuous service up to 100ºC. Continuous service at higher temperatures may cause some colour change and damage to the paint film.
No loss of adhesion or paint cracking when bent around a diameter equal to five times the thickness of the sheet AS/NZS2728:2013 section 2.6.1 and Appendix F.
Meets the requirements of AS/NZS 1530.3 Methods for Fire Tests on Building Materials.
Meets the requirements of AS/NZS2728:2013 Section 2.8 and Table 2.4. Note: Tests are conducted on a flat panel.
UniCote® offers a wide range of colours and patterns to choose from, including classic and contemporary colours, a new Hamptons range to compliment fresh coastal designs, and unique textures replicating timber, metal and mineral patterns to inspire stunning architectural designs.
A variety of environmental factors specific to the Australian landscape are crucial in selecting the ideal UniCote® Steel solution for your project.
Australia boasts a remarkably diverse environment, ranging from the arid Outback to bustling metropolitan areas, pristine coastlines and to serene rural landscapes. Whether your project involves roofing or cladding, for residential or commercial purposes, UniCote® Steel offers a wide array of solutions designed to cater to the unique demands of the Australian environment.
Endurance in colour steel
Durable with long-lasting colour retention, UniCote® Select is our most popular choice, providing flexibility in style and peace of mind for your next project.
For that extra protection
UniCote® Coastal, the ultimate metal solution for the Australian coastline, provides unparalleled corrosion resistance to withstand the harshest of conditions.
For demanding environments
UniCote® Extreme sets a new standard for aluminium materials, designed for use in very severe marine environments and industrial applications.
Where art meets steel
UniCote® LUX is a premium pre-painted steel product designed to suit Australian high-end architecture. Superior performance with stunning patterned and textured finishes.
UniCote® Steel products are thoughtfully designed to provide optimum protection, rigorously tested, and approved to withstand the test of time in the unique and often challenging Australian environment
Whether you can feel the salt laden air on your face along the coast, or enjoy the tranquility of your own suburban backyard inland, our range of steel solutions provide strong warranties specific to your location and design to ensure peace of mind that your project is built to last.
Complete our online warranty form and receive your project specific pre-approved warranty within 48 hours!
UniCote® Steel is fire-rated, providing an added layer of safety and protection for buildings in the face of potential fire hazards.
Our UniCote® products are non-combustible (NCC compliant), meeting the requirements for Australian Standard AS/NZS 1530.3:1999. They are tested and assessed for ignition tendency, flame spread, heat development and tendency to produce smoke.
Roofing, walls and cladding, fascia and guttering made from UniCote® products also meet the constructions requirements for the most extreme BAL-FZ category (Bush Fire Attack Level – Fire Zone) as defined in AS 3959:2018.
Steel’s eco-friendly nature lies in its recyclability as a building material. UniCote® steel is a 100% recyclable sustainable material, with a cyclic lifecycle helping to minimise its effect on the environment.
Our partner steel mill has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions up to 24.4% by 2030; a commitment we are proud of. A vital step in minimizing our mill’s carbon footprint is using state-of-the-art electric arc furnace, which is a reduction of approximately 75% in the carbon dioxide produced when compared to the traditional way of making steel in a blast furnace.
Reducing the heat let into a building can be minimised by choosing the right colour roof. Lighter steel roof colours will have a lower Solar Absorptance (SA) level, which reflects more heat away from the building, saving on energy bills and create a more comfortable cool internal temperature.
Solar absorptance is a key indicator of thermal efficiency which is why we’ve ensured that the UniCote® colour range provides choice across all categories defined and measured by BASIX and The Green star Energy Council; Light Medium and Dark. Each colour’s category is display on the individual colour page.
UniCote® steel cladding and roofing offer a low-maintenance and long-lasting solution for your building’s exterior, particularly when compared to traditional materials such as tiled roofs or wooden cladding. Here are some of the benefits of choosing UniCote® steel for your project:
