FreeForm® (COLORBOND® Steel)
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COLORBOND® Steel
COLORBOND® Steel
Structural standing-seam cladding profile.
Application
Suitable for varying construction applications such as standard purlin construction (single skin roof applications, i.e. sheeting to purlin with no ceiling), vertical wall, conical tapered roof profile and built-up roof system applications. It is also ideal for curved buildings such as sports stadia.
AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS
Published load capacity data is derived from testing in accordance with:
- AS 4040.0:1992.
- AS 4040.1:1992.
- AS 4040.2:1992.
- AS 4040.3:2018.
Published Limit state capacities are suitable to determine structural adequacy and serviceability in accordance with:
- AS/NZS 1170.0:2002 Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles.
- AS/NZS 1170.1:2002 (Reconfirmed 2016) Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions.
- AS/NZS 1170.2:2011 (Reconfirmed 2016) Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions.
- AS/NZS 1170.3:2011 (Reconfirmed 2016) Structural design actions, Part 3: Snow and ice actions.
Published installation guidelines align with AS 1562.1:2018 Design and Installation of sheet and wall cladding.
Fielders steel products comply with:
- AS 1397:2011 Continuous hot-dip metallic coated steel sheet and strip - Coatings of zinc and zinc alloyed with aluminium and magnesium.
- AS/NZS 2728:2013 Prefinished/prepainted sheet metal products for interior/exterior building applications - Performance requirements.
- AS 1397:2011 which defines the coating types and classes and steel grades for hot dip metallic coated steel.
Description
FreeForm® is a structural standing-seam cladding profile that is recognised as the world's most thoroughly tested and developed roofing. It provides the freedom to form organic flowing shapes whilst providing durability and security for modern structures. Some of its features include:
- Freedom to form organic structures.
- Combination of functionality and aesthetics.
- Concealed fixing system with no piercing fasteners.
- Ability to rollform on-site to any length.
- Available in a range of shapes, colours and finishes.
General information
Material | Steel. |
Shape | Rectangle |
Warranty description | 20 years. Manufacturer guidanceCovered by BlueScope material warranties. Warranty of up to 20 years, subject to project assessment and terms and conditions. |
Uniclass | |
SpeedSpec | 07610 Roofing and Roof Plumbing 07462 Cladding External Walls |
NATSPEC National Classification System | 0436 Cladding – Profiled and Seamed Sheet Metal 0423 Roofing – Profiled Sheet Metal |
SpecPack | 07600 Metal Roofing, Siding and Roof Plumbing |
Specification data - Steel profiled sheet
Grade | G300. |
Coating class | AM100. |
Base Metal thickness (BMT) | 0.55 mm.0.75 mm. |
Profile | |
Height | 65 mm.Manufacturer guidanceRefers to rib height. |
Cover width | Manufacturer guidanceStandard cover width is 400 mm. Tapered options of 220 mm to 400 mm widths are also available. 480 mm profile is available upon request, subject to extended lead time and minimum order quantities. |
Colour | Basalt.Classic Cream.Cottage Green.Cove.Deep Ocean.Dune.Evening Haze.Gully.Ironstone.Jasper.Mangrove.Manor Red.Monument.Night Sky.Pale Eucalypt.Paperbark.Shale Grey.Surfmist.Terrain.Wallaby.Windspray.Woodland Grey. |
Finish | Painted. |
Solar absorptance value (maximum) | 0.32–0.96.Manufacturer guidanceValue is dependant on colour. Contact manufacturer for further assistance. |
Material | COLORBOND® steel. |
Length | Manufacturer guidanceSheets are supplied custom cut to length to suit project requirements. Transportation limits apply. FreeForm® can be roll-formed on site with a maximum length of 150 m, depending on site conditions. Factory rolled profiles are available up to 30 m in length, subject to transportation limitations. |
Span | 900 mm. 1200 mm. 1500 mm. 1800 mm. 2100 mm. Manufacturer guidanceRefers to maximum recommended spans. These vary depending on wind region, terrain category, span type and profile thickness. For roofing applications:
For walling applications:
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Configuration | Straight (2 Swage). Straight (3 Swage). Tapered. Concave Curved. Guidance for specification option: Available only upon request. Contact local manufacturer for further details. Tapered-Concave Curved. Guidance for specification option: Available only upon request. Contact local manufacturer for further details. Manufacturer guidanceTapered and curved profiles are available with 2 swages only. |
Cyclonic performance | To AS/NZS 1170.2:2011, AS 4040.1-1992, AS 4040.3-2018 and AS 4055:2012. |
Curved panels | Manufacturer guidanceCurving limitations for FreeForm® vary depending on material thickness and curving method.
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Insulation | Manufacturer guidanceOptions for insulation include:
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Installation | Concealed clip fixed. Manufacturer guidanceTo be installed with Fielders FreeForm® Clip. |
Manufacturing location | Manufactured on-site with Fielders Mobile Mill. Guidance for specification option: Maximum manufacturing length is 150 m, depending on site conditions. Manufactured at a Fielders facility and transported to project site. Guidance for specification option: Maximum manufacturing length is 30 m, subject to transportation limitations. |
Compatibility | Manufacturer guidanceProduct should not be placed in contact with steel, lead, copper, brass or copper alloys. Building materials such as unseasoned or chemically treated timber, lime cement, concrete, mortar or plaster must also be avoided. Contact local manufacturer for further details. |
Sustainability data
Country of material origin | Australia |
Country of product manufacture | Australia |
Recyclability | 100% Recyclable. |
Literature
FreeForm Installation Guide