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COLORSTEEL MAXAM® is a new single product solution, replacing COLORSTEEL ENDURA® and MAXX®, suitable for most of New Zealand’s environmental conditions, providing exceptional durability and corrosion protection.  From alpine regions to urban city centres, no guessing, no confusion, no wrong choices, just COLORSTEEL MAXAM®, with COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE® the best choice for New Zealand’s most severe environmental conditions.

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We regularly hear from homeowners who thought they were buying a COLORSTEEL® roof but instead received something else, only becoming aware of the fact, when premature fading began to occur. There are a number of steps you can take to ensure your client is confident that they're getting genuine and authentic COLORSTEEL® - Made in New Zealand, designed tested and approved for New Zealand Conditions. For their peace of mind, follow these easy steps to ensure they know they're getting genuine COLORSTEEL®.

Easy Steps:

1. When your client is picking their roof or wall cladding colour, make sure they're choosing from a branded COLORSTEEL® colour chart, brochure or physical sample. If our brand name is shown, they'll know its genuine COLORSTEEL®. 
2. If you're using physical samples make sure you use one of our free pre-painted colour samples that have our brand name indented onto them, so there's no confusion for your client.
3. Make sure to confirm in writing (your quote or building specification documentation) that you are supplying genuine COLORSTEEL® made by New Zealand Steel. Ensure that you reference and confirm the COLORSTEEL® product solution, gauge and colour.
4. If your client is on site when the product arrives, turn over a sheet of material so they can view the small black COLORSTEEL® branding or  the protective film branding that identifies genuine COLORSTEEL® has been supplied. 
5. When the project is complete, make sure to register your clients COLORSTEEL® warranty and give them a copy for their records. To log in to the warranty system to register a warranty, click here. If you are not yet set up on the warranty system, contact us for your business to be added.
6. New Zealand’s harsh and unique environmental conditions, demand building materials of the highest quality. Created by New Zealand Steel, COLORSTEEL® is a robust, time-tested and approved product, that has been keeping Kiwis safe, warm and dry for more than 40 years. Help keep your clients peace of mind by ensuring that you've supplied genuine COLORSTEEL®. 

Learn more about Genuine COLORSTEEL® here.

The Perfect Choice

At COLORSTEEL® we know the type of roof your client puts over their head, is one of the most important decisions they will make. It is one of the most important architectural elements of the project, both in protecting from the elements and in shaping the external aesthetics for years to come. It can also be one of the largest financial outlays made during the build and lifetime of their home, shed or commercial project.

There are a number of factors involved in deciding what type of roof to choose - the geographical location, environmental conditions, the design and style of the project, roof pitch, personal tastes and cost. COLORSTEEL® has been helping protect New Zealanders from the elements for over 40 years, and here's a few great reasons, that you can share with your client, on why COLORSTEEL® is the perfect solution for their project. Getting all the elements right the first time could save them thousands down the line.

If they do select a long run metal roof, remember to reassure them they've been supplied genuine COLORSTEEL®. Not all pre-painted metal roofing is created equal and not all coloured-steel or long run metal roofing is genuine COLORSTEEL®.

COLORSTEEL® is a kiwi icon, boasting a huge range of benefits to help put your mind at ease knowing your roof will stand the test of time.

Our products are designed with protection front of mind, tested and approved to stand the test of time in New Zealand's unique and often harsh environmental conditions. COLORSTEEL® products are proudly made by New Zealand Steel who stand behind the performance of COLORSTEEL®, backed with warranties of up to 50 years. Rest assured, no matter what the project is, roofing or cladding, residential or commercial, with a COLORSTEEL® warranty you and your client have peace of mind.

Whilst COLORSTEEL® MAXAM™ is suitable for use in most New Zealand environmental conditions, the location of a project and its environmental surroundings can influence the warranty.

Your projects environmental category is a classification of the harshness or severity of the environment it’s in, which affects the length of your warranty. We categorise this, by describing the surrounding environment as:

• Mild 

• Moderate

• Severe

• Very severe

• Extremely severe

A number of factors can contribute to the environmental category, but the most significant consideration is how close the property is to the coast.

To learn more about special environments see the Environmental Categories & Warranty Guide, contact us to confirm the right solution for your environment. Download the COLORSTEEL® full warranty terms and conditions.

To log in to the warranty system to register a warranty, click here. If you are not yet set up on the warranty system, contact us for your business to be added.

Inspired by New Zealand, loved by New Zealanders. COLORSTEEL® colours are a blend of classic, timeless shades and modern, on-trend tones. Learn about our innovative Matte finish.

A project's COLORSTEEL® colour should work harmoniously with the rest of the project's features and the surrounding location, reflecting your own style and personality. We’re lucky to have inspiration all around us with such diverse landscapes, from alpine regions to West Coast beaches. Our colours are born from and built to withstand the unique environment of Aotearoa.

View the Standard & Matte range here. For any custom colour enquires please contact our Customer Service Team.

There's nothing quite like the real thing to ensure the right colour decision for a project. Show your clients an exact sample of their colour selections ahead of installation and utilise brochures to help explain the benefits of a genuine COLORSTEEL® solution versus alternative import options. 

We know that writing specifications can take time. A well-written spec requires clarity. The more information you include in a product spec, the more clarity you give those working on the project. However, including all the relevant and accurate information that’s required can be time consuming and cumbersome...read more

If you have any trade or specification questions, or would like to know more about any of our products, we have a dedicated team ready to help.

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COLORSTEEL® actively works to produce our products in the most sustainable and ethical way. COLORSTEEL® understands that sustainability is more than just meeting the needs of today, it is also understanding the importance of positively impacting the needs of tomorrow.

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Click here for a collection of our most asked questions from Homeowners & Trade. We hope that they can assist you. Of course we're always ready to help answer any other specific questions you may have. Simply contact us by phone or email and the COLORSTEEL® team will happily assist you.