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Plumbdek
Description

Plumbdek is a five-ribbed trapezoidal rib profile with a 27mm rib height and 765mm effective cover. Plumbdek is typically utilised in domestic roofing, or commercial roofing and cladding applications where spanning ability is not a prime requirement.

Steel & Tube Roofing offers four trapezoidal rib products with rib heights varying between 20mm and 30mm manufactured at different locations throughout New Zealand.

All Steel & Tube roofing, cladding and rainwater goods manufactured from COLORSTEEL are accredited with Environmental Choice which contributes to Homestar and Greenstar.

Key Features
  • Manufactured in Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch
  • Minimum pitch 3°
  • Top coverage in its class for best economy
  • Can be crimp curved to 400mm radius
  • Translucent sheeting available to match
Eco Choice Aotearoa (ECNZ) Licensed
Eco Choice Aotearoa
NZ-Owned Business
NZ-Owned Business
Scope of Use

Plumdek, Trimform and Trimline profiles feature a strong rib design coupled with wide economical cover, meaning they are equally at home in residential and commercial applications.

Appropriate for use as residential roofing and cladding, industrial/commercial roofing and cladding, and canopies.

Limitations on Use

In accordance with Acceptable Solution E2, the minimum pitch for Plumbdek for roofing dwellings is 3˚. Roof runs in excess of 40 metres should be checked for water runoff capacity.

Statement of Building Code Compliance
  • Clause E2 External Moisture: B1 Plumbdek will comply with the performance requirements of E2 when installed in accordance with E2/AS1. Alternatively, when designed in compliance with the NZ Metal Roof and Wall Cladding Code of Practice, or Steel & Tube Roofing Solutions Product Guide, Plumbdek will comply with Clause E2 where SLS wind loads do not exceed 3.0 kPa. 
  • Clause B1 Structure: In .40mm or .55mm steel, G550 grade (high strength) Plumbdek will meet the requirements of B1 for the following loads and spans. Figures are given for rib fastening with self drilling screws and proprietary load spreading washer to each rib. Pan fixing of wall cladding will also attain the same loads. For other materials or grades of material, or applications outside the attached graph, specific design is required.
  • Clause B2 Durability: With normal maintenance, the requirements of Acceptable Solution B2/AS1 will be met by nominated materials in the following environments as defined in New Zealand Steel Specifiers and Builders Guide June 2010.  
Other Performance Attributes

All Steel & Tube roofing, cladding and rainwater goods manufactured from COLORSTEEL are accredited with Environmental Choice which contributes to Homestar and Greenstar.

Documents
BPIR/PTS
Environmental Choice NZ Award — Auckland Branch

2022 March

Environmental Choice NZ Award — Christchurch Branch

2022 March

Environmental Choice NZ Award — Tauranga Branch

2022 March

Test Results: Fire Testing
BIM Files Plumbdek
CAD/PDF Link Plumbdek
Specification Clause (Masterspec)
Colorsteel Material Selection
Maintenance Instructions
Warranty
Brochure: Product Showcase
Brochure: Roofing Solutions Product Guide
Order Roofing and Wall Cladding Samples
Product Resources and Links

Steel & Tube are a New Zealand supplier of a range of steel products and services, including roofing, cladding, purlins, composite flooring, reinforcing, and fasteners.

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