THE KEY TO A BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED BUILD IS THE WAY IT STARTS

BUILD INTEGRITY INTO THE CORE OF THE HOME, WITH TRUECORE® STEEL

THE HOUSE FRAME IS MORE THAN JUST

ANOTHER STAGE IN THE BUILDING

PROCESS. ALONG WITH YOUR SKILL

AND CRAFTSMANSHIP, THE FRAME HAS

A HUGE INFLUENCE ON THE INTEGRITY

OF THE HOME ITSELF, WHICH IS WHY

MORE AND MORE BUILDERS ARE

RELYING ON HOUSE FRAMES MADE

FROM TRUECORE® STEEL.

FRAMES MADE FROM TRUECORE® STEEL

CAN HAVE MANY BENEFITS INCLUDING

• EFFICIENCY THROUGH EASE OF USE

AND PREFABRICATION

• DURABILITY THROUGH STEEL THAT

IS 100% TERMITE AND BORER PROOF

• TRUECORE® STEEL WON’T IGNITE

OR CONTRIBUTE TO THE SPREAD

OF HOUSE FIRE

• SUPPORT FROM BLUESCOPE AND

ACCESS TO LOCAL FABRICATORS

THE EFFICIENT WAY TO BUILD

Creating efficiencies means reducing complexity and removing any unnecessary cost.

• Framing made from TRUECORE® steel can be prefabricated for a fast installation

• Pre-punched service holes can make it easy for follow-on trades to place cables and pipes

• Consistent and dimensionally accurate, which means less onsite adjustment

• Lightweight and easy to move for efficient installation

INNER STRENGTH FOR YOUR BUILD AND YOUR BUSINESS

TRUECORE® steel’s inherent strength makes it an ideal frame material for today’s builder.

• Frames made from TRUECORE® steel are consistently straight and true, resulting in stronger lines and a beautiful finish

• Frames made with TRUECORE® steel won’t shrink, twist or warp over time so there's less chance of jamming doors, sticking windows or wavy rooflines

• TRUECORE® steel’s impressive strength-to-weight ratio allows for long spans and flexible design, helping builders create contemporary open plan homes to suit today’s modern design trends

DURABILITY TO LAST GENERATIONS

Building homes that stand the test of time requires commitment, experience and, of course, choosing the right materials from the start.

• TRUECORE® steel has a reassuring 50-year warranty for eligible applicants1

• TRUECORE® steel is 100% termite and borer proof

• TRUECORE® steel won’t catch fire

• When used as part of the NASH bushfire standard, frames made from TRUECORE® steel can help provide simple design solutions to achieve compliance to the National Construction Code (NCC) – even in the most severely rated Flame Zone2

• TRUECORE® steel incorporates Activate® technology for enhanced corrosion resistance

THE SUPPORT OF A GENUINE PARTNERSHIP

When you choose to build with TRUECORE® steel, you and your business can enjoy the benefits of being supported by BlueScope, the manufacturer of COLORBOND® steel.

• Connecting you to fabricators with expertise in frame design and manufacturing fit for your requirements

• BlueScope’s multi-channel marketing campaign geared to generate consumer demand for TRUECORE® steel, following its successful appearance on The Block

• BlueScope works with TAFE and local government to help develop steel frame training for apprentice carpenters

THE INTEGRITY OF YOUR HOME IS ESTABLISHED UPFRONT – WITH THE FRAME

REASSURING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

• TRUECORE® steel is 100% termite and borer proof

• It’s not treated with insecticides to keep termites from eating your frame, so it is an ideal choice for those seeking to minimise the use of insecticides in their home

• TRUECORE® steel won't ignite or contribute to the spread of house fi re, giving you added peace of mind

A LONG-TERM DECISION

• House frames made with TRUECORE® steel are straight and true and built to stay that way

• TRUECORE® steel won’t shrink, twist or warp over time, so there’s less chance of sticking windows, jammed doors, and wavy roof and wall lines

• TRUECORE® steel has a reassuring warranty of up to 50 years for eligible applicants1FORWARD THINKING

• House frames made with TRUECORE® steel are a great choice for modern Australian homes

• Their impressive strength-to-weight ratio allows for wide spans and contemporary open plan design to suit comfortable family living

MADE AND BACKED BY BLUESCOPE

• TRUECORE® steel is proudly manufactured in Australia by BlueScope, the manufacturer of COLORBOND® steel

• You can rest assured that all TRUECORE® steel is made to all relevant Australian Standards2 and rigorously checked for quality and consistency

WHEN YOU CHOOSE A HOUSE FRAME MADE FROM TRUECORE® STEEL, YOU’RE ACTIVELY MAKING A CHOICE THAT IS:THE KEY TO

A BEAUTIFULLY

FINISHED HOME

IS THE WAY

IT STARTS

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1. Warranty currently offered for residential applications only and is subject to application and eligibility criteria. Commercial warranties may be available on application. For full terms and conditions and to determine eligibility of your building for a warranty visit bluescopesteel.com.au/warranties or call BlueScope on 1800 738 576. Warranties provided by BlueScope do not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. 2. For further information on building to the NASH Standard – Steel Framed Construction in Bushfi re Areas please visit nash.asn.au. TRUECORE®, Activate®, COLORBOND®, BlueScope and the BlueScope brand mark are registered trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited. © 2020 BlueScope Steel Limited ABN 16 000 011 058. All rights reserved.

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