Warranty & maintenance

COLORSTEEL® is backed with warranties of up to 50 years depending on the product and environment. Regular care and maintenance will help keep your roof or cladding performing and looking its best for years to come. Use the guide below to understand environmental conditions, recommended product solutions and ongoing maintenance requirements.

COLORSTEEL® Warranty guide

New Zealand has a wide range of environmental conditions:
This chart is intended as a guide only. Design, position and other factors can influence which product is recommended. Please contact COLORSTEEL® or your supplier for further advice on the best COLORSTEEL® product to use. Warranty queries can be sent to: warranty@colorsteel.co.nz

Environmental conditions:

Mild

Environmental conditions:

Moderate

Environmental conditions:

Severe

Environmental conditions:

Very Severe

Environmental conditions:

Extremely Severe

Distance from coast:

East 5km + / West 5km +

Distance from coast:

East 500m-5km / West 1-5km

Distance from coast:

East 100-500m / West 500m-1km

Distance from coast:

East 25-100m / West 50-500m

Distance from coast:

East 0-25m / West 0-50m

Typically starts 5 kilometres (depending on your location) from breaking surf such as is found on exposed coasts or greater than 1 kilometre from calm saltwater such as estuaries. Mild environments categorise the majority of New Zealand and are characterised by:

  • No salt deposits.
  • No smell of salt in the air.

Typically starts 500 – 1000 metres (depending on your location) from breaking surf such as is found on exposed coasts or in the immediate vicinity of calm saltwater such as estuaries. Moderate environments are characterised by:

  • Little or no salt deposits.
  • The occasional smell of salt in the air.

Typically starts 100 – 500 metres (depending on your location) from breaking surf such as is found on exposed coasts, characterised by:

  • Light salt deposits.
  • A frequent smell of salt in the air.
  • In the immediate vicinity of large expanses of calm salt water such as harbour foreshores.

This environment may be extended inland by prevailing winds & local conditions.

Typically starts 25 metres from the high-water mark on 
 the east coast and 50 metres from the high-water mark 
 on the west coast, characterised by:

  • Heavy salt deposits.
  • The almost constant smell of salt spray in the air.
  • Close to breaking surf such as is found on exposed coasts.

For anything within 100 metres of a salt water body, please contact COLORSTEEL® for confirmation of your warranty. 
This environment may be extended inland by prevailing winds & local conditions.

The environment typically starts 0 metres from the high-water line on both coasts with the following conditions:

  • Very heavy salt deposits.
  • Constant smell of salt spray in the air.
  • Immediate vicinity of breaking surf and offshore construction such as on jetties, wharfs or breakwaters.

For anything within 100 metres of a salt water body, please contact COLORSTEEL® for confirmation of your warranty. 
This environment may be extended inland by prevailing winds & local conditions.

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COLORSTEEL MAXAM®

COLORSTEEL MAXAM®

COLORSTEEL MAXAM®

COLORSTEEL MAXAM®

COLORSTEEL MAXAM®

Roofing
Wall cladding
Accessories
Perforation1
50 years
30 years
15 years
Paint2
18 years
15 years
10 years
Maintenance
Rain washing
Manual washing every year
Manual washing 
every 6 months
Roofing
Wall cladding
Accessories
Perforation1
40 years
25 years
15 years
Paint2
18 years
15 years
10 years
Maintenance
Rain washing
Manual washing 
every year
Manual washing 
every 6 months
Roofing
Wall cladding
Accessories
Perforation1
30 years
20 years
15 years
Paint2
15 years
15 years
10 years
Maintenance
Rain washing
Manual washing 
every 6 months
Manual washing 
every 3 months
Roofing
Wall cladding
Accessories
Perforation1
20 years
20 years
15 years
Paint2
15 years
15 years
10 years
Maintenance
Rain washing
Manual washing 
every 3 months
Manual washing 
every month
Not recommended in this environment

COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE®

COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE®

COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE®

COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE®

COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE®

Roofing
Wall cladding
Accessories
Perforation1
50 years
30 years
15 years
Paint2
18 years
15 years
10 years
Maintenance
Rain washing
Manual washing 
every year
Manual washing 
every 6 months
Roofing
Wall cladding
Accessories
Perforation1
40 years
25 years
15 years
Paint2
18 years
15 years
10 years
Maintenance
Rain washing
Manual washing 
every year
Manual washing 
every 6 months
Roofing
Wall cladding
Accessories
Perforation1
30 years
25 years
15 years
Paint2
15 years
15 years
10 years
Maintenance
Rain washing
Manual washing 
every 6 months
Manual washing 
every 3 months
Roofing
Wall cladding
Accessories
Perforation1
30 years
25 years
15 years
Paint2
15 years
15 years
10 years
Maintenance
Rain washing
Manual washing 
every 3 months
Manual washing 
every month
Roofing
Wall cladding
Accessories
Perforation1
25 years
20 years
15 years
Paint2
15 years
15 years
10 years
Maintenance
Rain washing
Manual washing 
every 3 months
Manual washing 
every month

COLORSTEEL MAXAM®

COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE®

COLORSTEEL MAXAM®

COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE®

COLORSTEEL MAXAM®

COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE®

COLORSTEEL MAXAM®

COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE®

COLORSTEEL MAXAM®

COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE®

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1 Against perforation as a result of corrosion.
2 Covering the paint surface against flaking, peeling and excessive fade.
The MAXAM® warranties for roofing and cladding in the above table also apply to DRIDEX®. DRIDEX® is not recommended for accessories. Accessories: Gutters, downpipes and fascia.

COLORSTEEL® Care

Simple, regular maintenance helps extend the life and appearance of your COLORSTEEL® roof or cladding. Areas protected from natural rainfall may require more frequent cleaning and inspection.

01

Modern house with large glass windows and a shaded porch, surrounded by lush green trees and lawn in golden sunlight.

Wash sheltered areas

Areas under eaves, around gutters and beneath fixtures may not receive enough natural rain washing and should be cleaned regularly.

02

Modern house exterior with a gray corrugated metal roof, concrete pillars, large dark-framed windows, and a tree with green and orange leaves partially covering the roof.

Remove debris

Leaves, dirt and other debris can trap moisture and should be removed from roofs, gutters and valleys to help prevent build-up and staining.

03

Man wearing a black t-shirt, black cap, and wristwatch standing on a metallic roof, viewed from behind against a pale sky.

Inspect regularly

Areas under eaves, around gutters and beneath fixtures may not receive enough natural rain washing and should be cleaned regularly.

04

Modern white coastal house with metal roof, large windows, outdoor seating on wooden deck, landscaped garden, and private dock extending into calm water.

Coastal properties

Areas under eaves, around gutters and beneath fixtures may not receive enough natural rain washing and should be cleaned regularly.

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