When Lysaght began manufacturing galvanised roof sheets in Australia over 100 years ago, it was the iconic corrugated shape that paved the way. Today this product is known as CUSTOM ORB® and it remains one of Lysaght’s most popular profiles. Not only is it being used to reroof traditional homes, but it’s also crossed construction eras and architectural styles, with CUSTOM ORB® cladding increasingly being used in the latest contemporary architectural designs.
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Lysaght’s corrugated cladding range has expanded to include a number of other variants, all of which are available in a wide selection of COLORBOND® steel colours and unpainted ZINCALUME® steel, providing added choice to builders, architects and homeowners. Once reserved exclusively for use as a roof cladding, current-day design trends see this versatile shape being specified in many walling applications. There are five products available within the LYSAGHT® corrugated range.
CUSTOM ORB® Australia’s iconic shape
Featuring strength and rigidity and low maintenance appeal, CUSTOM ORB® is ideal for Australia’s demanding conditions. Available in a range of COLORBOND® steel colours and finishes, CUSTOM ORB® opens a world of creativity, ensuring architects’ design visions are met.
CUSTOM ORB® is also available in unpainted ZINCALUME® steel to give that traditional look to projects that require it. With a nominal cover width of 762mm and suitable for minimum roof slopes of 5°, it is the economical choice for covering large surface areas. It’s also extremely strong, lightweight, easy-to-install.
CUSTOM BLUE ORB® – curves with more
CUSTOM BLUE ORB® is more ductile than regular CUSTOM ORB®, making it more suitable for bullnosing on traditional verandahs, or for curving into a range of concave or convex shapes. It also provides nominal cover width of 762mm and is available in all the same colours and finishes as traditional CUSTOM ORB®.
ACCENT 21® and ACCENT 35® – deeper and bolder
Further variety can be found in the CUSTOM ORB ACCENT® range, which offers the pleasing rippling corrugated aesthetics of traditional CUSTOM ORB® but with deeper corrugations. ACCENT® 21 allows a higher rainwater carrying capacity which makes it suitable for roof pitch designs as low as 3°thanks to its 30% deeper ribs compared to CUSTOM ORB® With ribs that are 120 per cent deeper and 50 per cent wider than CUSTOM ORB®, ACCENT® 35 is even bolder in appearance, offers longer spanning capabilities and can be used on roof pitches as low as 2°.
MINI ORB® – subtle and refined
As the name suggests, MINI ORB® is a mini corrugated cladding that’s ideal for both interior and exterior wall applications. It complements other LYSAGHT® roofing and walling claddings and is perfect for providing an accent or feature wall – this profile can also be used for flat or curved installations for added flexibility.
More information on Lysaght’s corrugated range of cladding products along with technical information, case studies, design and installation guides for the full LYSAGHT® steel building product range can be found at www.professionals.lysaght.com.