Why UniCoteยฎ

Beyond Colour. Australia’s Premium Steel Choice.

UniCoteยฎ brings together colour, finish and performance in a premium range of pre-painted metal solutions for Australian roofing, cladding and architectural applications.

From contemporary colours and architectural finishes to steel and aluminium solutions for different environments, UniCoteยฎ helps projects balance design intent, material suitability and long-term performance.

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    Solutions for All Locations
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    Project-Specific Warranty Support
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    Colour, Finish and Pattern Choice
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    GreenTag Certified
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    Tested in Australian Conditions
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    Non-combustible material
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    Cooler Colour Options
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    Low maintenance

More than a colour range

UniCoteยฎ is designed to support both the look and performance of a project.

Colour and finish are only part of the decision. The right roofing or cladding solution also needs to consider location, exposure, application and long-term material performance.

With a choice of contemporary colours, architectural finishes and steel or aluminium solutions, UniCoteยฎ helps make material selection clearer from the start.

Colour, Choice and Finish
Choose from contemporary colours, matt and low-gloss finishes, and architectural patterns.

Project Environment
Match the material solution to inland, coastal, industrial or demanding conditions.

Long-Term Performance
Support project confidence with durable pre-painted metal solutions and warranty pathways.

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Colour, finish and pattern choice

Beyond colour, UniCoteยฎ gives projects more ways to express style, character and architectural intent.

From contemporary colours and refined finishes to textured and patterned surfaces, UniCoteยฎ helps builders, architects and designers create roofing and cladding outcomes with greater design confidence.

Solutions for all locations.

UniCoteยฎ Steel and Aluminium Solutions

Different projects face different environmental conditions, from standard inland applications through to coastal, industrial and very severe marine environments.

UniCoteยฎ helps simplify material selection with a suite of steel and aluminium solutions designed to support different project locations, applications and exposure levels.

A premium standard steel solution

A durable pre-painted steel solution for standard roofing and cladding applications, offering long-lasting colour and everyday project confidence.

Added protection for coastal environments

A pre-painted steel solution designed for coastal and more corrosive environments, with a thicker protective coating for added durability.

Aluminium for severe environments

A marine-grade aluminium solution designed for very severe marine and industrial environments where enhanced corrosion resistance is required.

Architectural patterned steel solution

A premium pre-painted steel solution for architectural projects using textured and patterned finishes from the Signature Range.


Tested in Australian Conditions

UniCoteยฎ pre-painted steel and aluminium solutions are designed and tested to support long-term performance in Australian roofing and cladding applications.

From intense UV exposure to coastal conditions, UniCoteยฎ products are backed by real-world testing sites and comprehensive laboratory testing to help provide confidence across different project environments.

Testing includes real-world exposure sites in Birdsville and Rockhampton for UV performance, and Shellharbour and Muriwai, New Zealand, for coastal exposure. UniCoteยฎ products are also tested to meet the requirements of AS/NZS 2728:2013 for salt spray, humidity and UV resistance, supporting project warranties of up to 30 years.

SCRATCH RESISTANCE

Good scratch resistance. Testing includes needle scratch test โ€“ no marking of paint surface when a needle with up to a 2kg weight attached is drawn across. AS 2331.4.7.

HUMIDITY RESISTANCE

Meets the requirements of AS/NZS2728:2013 Sections 2.8 and 2.9.

IMPACT RESISTANCE

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.

SALT SPRAY

Meets the requirements of AS/NZS2728:2013 Sections 2.8 and 2.10.

HEAT RESISTANCE

Suitable for continuous service up to 100ยบC. Continuous service at higher temperatures may cause some colour change and damage to the paint film.

BEND TEST

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.

FIRE RESISTANCE

Meets the requirements of AS/NZS 1530.3 Methods for Fire Tests on Building Materials.

QUV RESISTANCE (DURABILITY OF COATING SYSTEM)

Meets the requirements of AS/NZS2728:2013 Section 2.8 and Table 2.4. Note: Tests are conducted on a flat panel.

Real-world exposure sites
Birdsville, Rockhampton, Shellharbour and Muriwai, NZ

Laboratory tested
Salt spray, humidity, UV, impact, bend and heat resistance

Warranty support
Testing supports UniCoteยฎ project warranty pathways

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Warranty support for project confidence

UniCoteยฎ warranties are designed to support confidence from specification through to supply.

Warranty eligibility depends on factors such as product selection, project location, environmental exposure, application and installation details. To help confirm the right solution, UniCoteยฎ offers a warranty pre-approval process before your project is supplied.

Built for long-term appearance

UniCoteยฎ roofing and cladding are designed to provide a durable, low-maintenance finish for exterior applications.

Compared with materials that may require regular painting, staining or refinishing, pre-painted metal offers a practical pathway for long-term colour, finish and material performance.

For architectural projects seeking the look of timber, weathered steel, zinc or stone, the Signature Range offers patterned pre-painted steel finishes without the maintenance considerations of many natural materials.

Global GreenTagCertโ„ข GreenRate Level A certified

UniCoteยฎ supports responsible material selection through durable pre-painted steel products, recyclable material pathways and recognised environmental documentation.

For projects requiring verified sustainability credentials, UniCoteยฎ Select, UniCoteยฎ Coastal and UniCoteยฎ LUX hold Global GreenTagCertโ„ข GreenRate Level A certification.

Applicable UniCoteยฎ steel products are also supported by a certified product-specific Environmental Product Declaration, helping project teams access documentation for compliant specification and Green Star pathways.

Applicable to UniCoteยฎ Select, UniCoteยฎ Coastal and UniCoteยฎ LUX. Supports recognised environmental documentation for project teams seeking verified responsible product credentials.
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Case Studies

See how UniCoteยฎ performs across residential, commercial and architecturally driven projects. From coastal exposure to premium design outcomes, these selected projects demonstrate the versatility, finish quality and solution depth behind the UniCoteยฎ range.