Aestheticsthat lastDesigned to withstand the rigours of theexternal environment, versatile, lightweightand strong, Colorcoat Prisma® pre-finishedsteel is the ideal choice for your buildingenvelope for contemporary, long lastingcolour.
Whatever your type of building fromwarehouses to offices, or schools to houses,Colorcoat Prisma® offers you a range ofattributes that enables you to createbeautiful, modern and durable roofsand walls, Confidex® guaranteedfor up to 30 years.
Colorcoat Prisma®
Corus Colors
Inspire your imagination
CI/SIB (4-) Nh2
April 2010
Performance
Galvalloy®
Most pre-finished steel products use a zincmetallic coating that provides corrosionresistance but leaves cut edges vulnerable topeeling or premature paint delamination.
Colorcoat Prisma® uses the Corus unique andproven Galvalloy® metallic substrate, a specialmix of 95% zinc and 5% aluminium, providingunrivalled corrosion protection, even at the cutedges.
Typical propertiesColorcoat Prisma® Test
standard
Nominal organic coatingthickness (µm)* 50 EN 13523-1
Specular gloss (60º):Non-matt colours (%) 30–40 EN 13523-2Matt colours (%) 3–5 EN 13523-2
Scratch resistance:Non-matt colours (g) >3500 EN 13523-12Matt colours (g) >3000 EN 13523-12
Abrasion resistance:(Taber, 250 rev, 1kg)
Non-matt colours (mg) <20 EN 13523-16Matt colours (mg) <25 EN 13523-16
Flexibility: Minimum bend radius (T) 0.5T@16ºC EN 13523-7Reverse impact (J) 18 EN 13523-5Adhesion (cross hatch) (%) 100 EN 13523-6Pencil hardness H EN 13523-4
Corrosion resistance: Salt spray (h) 1000 EN 13523-8Humidity (h) 1000 EN 13523-25
Corrosion resistancecategory RC51 EN 10169
UV resistance category RUV4 EN 10169
* µm = micron
Notes
1. RC5 certification does not include matt colours, theseare currently on test.
2. The figures contained in this table are typical propertiesand do not constitute a specification. Tested inaccordance with EN 13523. For details on test methodsvisit www.colorcoat-online.com
3. For health and safety datasheets contact theColorcoat Connection® helpline on +44 (0)1244 892434
Fire performanceReaction to fireColorcoat Prisma® has a Class 1 surface spreadof flame when tested in accordance with BS 476part 7, and meets the Class 0 requirements of the Building Regulations for England and Wales2000. Colorcoat Prisma® is classified inaccordance with EN 13501 as Class A2-s1, d0.
Resistance to fireColorcoat Prisma® when used as part of a roofcladding system, will achieve a Class AAperformance rating when tested in accordancewith BS 476 part 3.
For products covered by EN 14782:2005Colorcoat Prisma® is deemed to satisfy, withoutthe need for further testing, the requirements forexternal fire performance of roof coveringproduct in accordance with CommissionDecision 2000/553/EC.
Colorcoat Prisma® meets the requirements forinternal linings, and external surfaces of wall androof coverings, for all building applications in the UK and Ireland.
Water harvestingColorcoat Prisma® has passed the stringent BS 6920:2000 test ‘Suitability of non-metallicproducts for use in contact with water intendedfor human consumption with regard to the effecton the quality of water’. The testing has confirmedthat when in contact with Colorcoat Prisma®, thecold water odour and flavour, appearance,cytotoxicity, growth of aquatic micro-organismsand metal extraction is not adversely affected andwithin the safe guidelines as dictated by the BSstandard. Colorcoat Prisma® is registered as anapproved material with the Water RegulatoryAdvisory Scheme (WRAS) for cold water use andso can be used as part of a rainwater collectionsystem as it does not adversely affect the qualityof the wholesome water supply.
Roofs
Walls
Inland
Coastal
25years
25years
30years
30years 20years
20years
25years
25years
Roofs
Walls
Inland
Coastal
20years
20years
25years
25years 15years
15years
20years
20years
Zone 1Solid and
Metallic Colours
Matt Colours
Zone 2Solid and
Metallic Colours
Matt Colours
British Board ofAgrément CertificateThe long-term performance of Colorcoat Prisma®
has been recognised within the BBA certificate91/2717 and relates to the product use asexternal roofing and cladding or internal lining.‘Colorcoat Prisma® coating and metal treatmentwill protect the steel substrate againstcorrosion for a period in excessof 40 years in normal industrial,urban, and rural environments’.
Notes1. Figures under the Coastal heading are for buildings within 1 km
of any coast.2. Full terms and conditions of the Confidex® Guarantee are on the
reverse of the application form, which is available from Corus.3. Confidex® must be registered within 3 months of the building
completion date for the guarantee to be valid.4. The Confidex® Guarantee periods on the diagram above are
applicable to Zone 1 and Zone 2. For more information on otherzones visit www.colorcoat-online.com/confidexmap
Northern Europe – Zone 1
For areas outside of Confidex® zones please contact Corusfor more information.
Southern Europe – Zone 2
Peace of mind guaranteed
Confidex® Guarantee The Confidex® Guarantee is available for allbuilding envelopes using Colorcoat Prisma®.When you register for your Confidex® Guarantee,you will have peace of mind that theperformance of Colorcoat Prisma® on yourbuilding is guaranteed for up to 30 years. We areso confident in our product that we cover the cutedges for the entirety of the guarantee. And withno mandatory inspections or maintenance, weremove the need to go on the roof to maintainthe validity of the guarantee - Confidex® is theonly pre-finished steel guarantee on the marketthat offers this.
The Confidex® Guarantee is direct with thebuilding owner meaning that in the case of a claimthe contact with Corus is direct rather than havingto go through the supply chain, saving time andmoney. What's more this is transferable shouldthe building owner change by simply filling in theform on the back of the guarantee certificate.
Who registers?Usually the cladding contractor or the claddingsystem manufacturer, but anyone in the supplychain can apply. If you want to check if yourbuilding has been registered contact theColorcoat Connection® helpline on+44 (0)1244 892434.
Made in the UKColorcoat Prisma® is exclusively from Corus,and as such is fully traceable. From steelmanufacture to processing, Colorcoat Prisma®
uses some of the most advanced, andsustainable, technologies in the UK for highquality building products with a lower carbonfootprint.
Confidex Sustain®
Confidex Sustain® is an enhancement of theConfidex® Guarantee. As well as covering theperformance of the Colorcoat Prisma® used onyour building, it offsets the unavoidable CO2
emitted during production of the whole claddingsystem, including the insulation and fixings.
For a list of assessed cladding systems, topre-register your projects, or for moreinformation on Confidex Sustain®, pleasevisit www.colorcoat-online.com/sustainor call the Colorcoat Connection® helpline on+44 (0)1244 892434.
Sustainability provided as standard
Life Cycle AssessmentThe environmental impact of the pre-finishedsteel coating during manufacture is minimalcompared with the overall construction processand the building’s full lifetime. However, weconstantly strive to ensure that themanufacturing processes, and materials used to manufacture Colorcoat Prisma® are the mostsustainable available.
To demonstrate the environmental impacts,Corus have carried out comprehensive Life CycleAssessments on a wide range of claddingsystems using Colorcoat Prisma®. Please visitwww.colorcoat-online.com/sustain for furtherdetails.
Energy efficiencyAll Colorcoat Prisma® cladding systems achievea BREEAM A+ rating. With good detailing theyare thermally and energy efficient, a keyrequirement for keeping operating costs to aminimum.
Re-use and recyclingColorcoat Prisma® is 100% recyclable withoutany additional burden to the environment interms of emissions to the atmosphere. There is awell established and very efficient steel recyclinginfrastructure which ensures all the scrapcollected at end of life goes back into steelmanufacture.
The manufacture and processing ofColorcoat Prisma® into building envelopeproducts, through our approved supply chain,meets the sustainable sourcing criteria forBREEAM. All our, and our supply chain partnersmanufacturing sites have an environmentalmanagement system which has been certified toISO 14001.
BS&RAL reference tableColour BS RAL
Athena ✽
Pegasus ✽
Aquarius ✽
Atlantis ✽
Kronos ✽
Sirius ✽
Orion ✽
Zeus ✽
Ephyra ✽
Helios ✽
Silver Metallic 9006Grey Aluminium 9007Denim 5014Clover 6005Hamlet 9002Cream 1015Oxide Red 3009Chocolate Brown 04D44 8017Black 00E53 9005White 00E55 9010Oyster 7035Alaska Grey 7000Slate Grey 7012Anthracite 7016Terracotta Matt 04C39 040 40 40Copprium Matt 160 70 20Anthracite Matt 7016
RAL references
4 digit numbers are RAL Classic references.7 digit numbers are RAL Design references.British Standard or RAL reference numbers shown in thetable, represent the nearest colours and are not exactmatches to Colorcoat Prisma®.✽ These colours do not have equivalent BS/RAL references.
For further details visit:www.colorcoat-online.com or ringthe Colorcoat Connection® helpline on
+44 (0)1244 892434
Colorcoat® services The Colorcoat® brand is recognised as theexclusive mark of quality and metal envelopeexpertise and is supported by a comprehensiverange of services, technical advice andguidance.
Colorcoat® Business Development TeamThe team are readily available to advise you onthe design, specification and construction ofyour metal building envelope.
Call the Colorcoat Connection® helpline or visitwww.colorcoat-online.com to find out who therepresentative is for your area.
Colorcoat Connection® helplineThis dedicated helpline offers immediate andeasily accessible advice and guidance on awide range of construction issues.Contact us on +44 (0)1244 892434.
Colorcoat® Technical PapersWe have produced a number of technicalpapers that can help you address key issues inbuilding design and construction.
Colorcoat® Specification WizardNBS specifications can be quickly producedusing the Colorcoat® Specification Wizard.Colour, cladding system and Confidex Sustain®
can all be specified in just a few clicks.
Colorcoat® Supply Chain PartnersColorcoat® products are available through ourmarket-leading supply chain partners, whoseCE marked and SCI assessed systems werecommend for the very highest quality andservice.
Corus Accredited DistributorsOur Corus Accredited Distributors can provideyou with any colour from the Colorcoat Prisma®
range in small quantities, with a 48 hour serviceguaranteed.
Special metallics
Athena
Pegasus
Aquarius
Atlantis
Kronos
Colorcoat Prisma®
IntroductionNow Confidex® guaranteed for up to 30 yearsColorcoat Prisma® is backed by even moretesting and real world data to combineoutstanding aesthetics with long lastingperformance.
Following consultations with architectsand our supply chain, we have developeda new contemporary colour palette forColorcoat Prisma® which includes solids,metallics and new natural matt shades.
Product benefits• Contemporary new colour range with
an optically smooth finish for moderndesigns.
• All solid and metallic colours surpassrequirements of RUV4 and RC5 as per EN 10169 proving outstanding colourretention and corrosion resistance.
• Optimised Galvalloy® metallic substratefor ultimate corrosion resistance andcut edge protection.
• Confidex® Guarantee for up to 30 yearswith no maintenance or inspectionsrequired to maintain its validity.
• Available with Confidex Sustain® to offerthe world’s first CarbonNeutral buildingenvelope.
• Reverse side branding making traceabilityeasy, so you can rest assured that yourbuilding is protected with the highestquality from Corus.
• Standard sizes are available on shortproduction lead times.
Denim (RAL 5014)
Clover (RAL 6005)
Solid colours
Silver Metallic (RAL 9006)
Grey Aluminium (RAL 9007)
Solid metallics
Ephyra
Helios
Sirius
Orion
Zeus
White (RAL 9010)
Oyster (RAL 7035)
Alaska Grey (RAL 7000)
Anthracite (RAL 7016)
Slate Grey (RAL 7012)
Hamlet (RAL 9002)
Cream (RAL 1015)
Oxide Red (RAL 3009)
Chocolate Brown (RAL 8017)
Black (RAL 9005)
Additionalfeatures• Colorcoat Prisma® can be used as a
pre-finished steel substrate for photovoltaic(PV) systems. It has been tested by TUV inconjunction with a PV laminate, and meetsthe requirements of IEC 61646.
• Colorcoat Prisma® is provided with a highperformance backing coat as standard, but isalso available double sided in limited coloursfor buildings with demanding internalenvironments or for applications such asrainscreens and rainwater goods. Foravailability of colour combinations pleasecontact the Colorcoat Connection® helpline.
• A selection of Colorcoat Prisma® colourshave been developed to provide improvedsolar absorption so are ideal for perforatedTranspired Solar Collectors. The solarabsorption efficiency is colour dependent,please contact the Colorcoat Connection®
helpline for further details.
SpecificationTo secure the peace of mind that comes from arigorously manufactured and world wide testedproduct from Corus, please ensure Colorcoat®
as well as the individual product name isspecified: Corus Colorcoat Prisma® withGalvalloy® hot-dip metallic coated steel.
Terracotta (RAL 040 40 40)
Copprium (RAL 160 70 20)
Anthracite (RAL 7016)
Matt colours
For further details visit:www.colorcoat-online.com or ringthe Colorcoat Connection® helpline on
+44 (0)1244 892434
www.colorcoat-online.com
Trademarks of Corus
Aquarius, Atlantis, Colorcoat, Colorcoat Connection,Confidex, Confidex Sustain, Copprium, Galvalloy,Hamlet, Helios, Kronos, Orion, Pegasus, Prisma,Repertoire, Sirius and Zeus are trademarks of Corus.
Corus is part of the Tata Steel group.
Care has been taken to ensure that the contents of thispublication are accurate, but Tata Steel Europe Limitedand its subsidiaries do not accept responsibility orliability for errors or information that is found to bemisleading. Suggestions for, or descriptions of, the enduse or application of products or methods of workingare for information only and Tata Steel Europe Limitedand its subsidiaries accept no liability in respect thereof.
Before using products or services supplied ormanufactured by Tata Steel Europe Limited and itssubsidiaries, customers should satisfy themselves as totheir suitability.
Printed on material which is manufactured from ECF(Elemental Chlorine Free) pulp sourced from certified orwell managed forests and plantations. Inks used arevegetable based.
Copyright 2010 CorusLanguage English UK 0410
Sales Contact DetailsCorus ColorsShotton WorksDeesideFlintshire CH5 2NHUnited Kingdom
T: +44 (0)1244 812345
Colorcoat Connection® helplineT: +44 (0)1244 892434F: +44 (0)1244 892321E: [email protected]
Colourreassurance Colour availabilityAll the colours on the colour card are nowavailable on short production lead times, andfrom our Corus Accredited Distributors instandard sizes.
To check the quickest colour availability foryour project contact the Colorcoat Connection®
helpline on +44 (0)1244 892434.
Repertoire®
As an additional service, whether you wantyour building to stand out, or blend with thesurroundings, we can create a unique identityfor your building. Through our Repertoire®
Colour Consultancy service we can matchalmost any solid colour for walls or roofs foryour building, with a minimum order quantity of2000 m2, we can work from either physicalswatches or reference standards.
Metal hand samplesMetal hand samples are available for all colours.For a truer representation of colour and effect,please obtain metal hand samples from theColorcoat Connection® helpline or online atwww.colorcoat-online.com/samples
Colour consistencyIf tonal consistency is critical, all cladding fora single elevation should come from the sameproduction batch. All metallic shades exhibit adegree of directionality.
Matching componentsIf accessories made from other materials are tobe colour-matched to the roof or wall cladding,the best reference is the actual profiles or panelsdelivered to site, or material from the same batch.
