SPANDEK®

DESIGN AND INSTALLATION GUIDE

 LYSAGHT SPANDEK®
SPANDEK® is a contemporary-looking, trapezoidal profile which is ideal where a stronger, bolder, contemporary
corrugated appearance is required.
SPANDEK® was originally designed as a strong attractive roofing material for industrial and commercial
construction - however SPANDEK® has proved equally popular for homes and public buildings, underlining its
versatility and pleasing appearance. SPANDEK® combines strength with lightness, rigidity and economy.

24mm LENGTHS
Sheets are supplied custom cut.
MASSES

700mm cover BMT (mm) kg/m kg/m2 m2/t

ZINCALUME steel ®
0.42 3.23 4.61 217
COLORBOND® steel 0.42 3.26 4.65 215
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
ZINCALUME® steel 0.48 3.67 5.24 191
Next generation ZINCALUME® aluminium/zinc/magnesium alloy COLORBOND® steel 0.48 3.70 5.28 189
coated steel complies with AS 1397:2011 G550, AM125 (550 MPa
minimum yield stress, 125g/m2 minimum coating mass). TOLERANCES
COLORBOND® is pre-painted steel for exterior roofing and walling. Length: + 0mm, – 15mm, Width: + 4mm, – 4mm
It is the most widely used. The painting complies with AS/NZS MAXIMUM SUPPORT SPACINGS (MM)
2728:2013 and the steel base is an aluminium/zinc alloy-coated
The maximum recommended support spacings (below) are based
steel complying with AS 1397:2011. Minimum yield strength is
on testing in accordance with AS 1562.1:1992, AS 4040.1:1992
G550 (550 MPa). Minimum coating mass is AM100 (100g/m2).
and AS 4040.2:1992.
COLORBOND® Metallic is pre-painted steel for superior aesthetic
Roof spans consider both resistance to wind pressure and light
qualities displaying a metallic sheen.
roof traffic (traffic arising from incidental maintenance). Wall spans
COLORBOND® Ultra is pre-painted steel for severe coastal or consider resistance to wind pressure only.
industrial environments (generally within about 100-200 metres of
The pressure considered is based on buildings up to 10m high in
the source). The painting complies with AS/NZS 2728:2013 and
Region B, Terrain Category 3, Ms=0.85, Mi=1.0, Mt=1.0 with the
the steel base is an aluminium/zinc alloy-coated steel complying
following assumptions made:
with AS 1397:2011. Minimum coating mass is AM150 (150g/m2).
COLORBOND® Stainless is a pre-painted steel and is used for ROOFS:
severe and coastal environments. The painting complies with Cpi=+0.20, Cpe=-0.90, Kl=2.0 for single and end spans,
AS/NZS 2728:2013 and the steel base is a stainless steel Kl=1.5 for internal spans.
complying with AISI/ASTM Type 430; UNS No. S43000.
WALLS:
COLOURS Cpi=+0.20, Cpe=-0.65, Kl=2.0 for single and end spans,
SPANDEK® is available in an attractive range of colours in Kl=1.5 for internal spans.
COLORBOND® factory pre-painted steel and in unpainted These spacings may vary by serviceability and strength limit states
ZINCALUME® aluminium/zinc/magnesium alloy coated steel. for particular projects.
Standard COLORBOND® steel is available in a full range of BMT
contemporary colours suitable for all building projects. Type of Span 0.42mm 0.48mm
Roofs
COLORBOND STEEL WITH THERMATECH TECHNOLOGY
® ®
Single span 1300 2000
THERMATECH® solar reflectance technology is now included
End span 1800 2200
in the standard COLORBOND® steel palette. COLORBOND®
Internal span 2400 3000
steel with THERMATECH® technology reflects more of the sun’s
Unstiffened eaves overhang 300 400
heat, allowing both roofs and buildings stay cooler in summer.
In moderate to hot climates, compared to roofing materials of Stiffened eaves overhang 600 700

similar colour with low solar reflectance, COLORBOND® steel Walls

with THERMATECH® can reduce annual cooling and energy Single span 2500 3000
consumption by up to 20%. End span 3000 3000
Internal span 3300 3300
SPANDEK®

Overhang 300 400

For roofs: the data allow for foot-traffic loading.
For walls: the data are based on pressures (see wind pressure table).
Table data are based on supports of 1mm BMT. Refer to the TOPSPAN® Quick Selection
Guide for support thickness less than 1.0 mm BMT, or seek advice from our information line.
Spacing is based on 4 fasteners per sheet per support.
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 SPANDEK® LIMIT STATE WIND PRESSURE CAPACITIES (KPA) 0.42 BMT
Span Type Fasteners per Limit State Span (mm)
sheet per support 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3300
Single 3 Serviceability 2.04 1.64 1.27 0.96 0.72 0.54 0.41 0.30 -
Strength 8.35 6.85 5.45 4.30 3.50 2.95 2.60 2.30 -
4 Serviceability 4.24 3.07 2.02 1.20 0.68 0.42 0.33 0.30 -
Strength 10.25 8.35 6.60 5.20 4.25 3.70 3.40 3.20 -
End 3 Serviceability 2.05 1.82 1.61 1.40 1.20 1.02 0.83 0.65 -
Strength 5.85 4.40 3.20 2.35 1.85 1.55 1.45 1.40 -
4 Serviceability 3.75 3.19 2.67 2.20 1.78 1.40 1.05 0.72 -
Strength 6.90 5.65 4.55 3.75 3.15 2.70 2.40 2.20 -
Internal 3 Serviceability 1.96 1.81 1.66 1.52 1.37 1.23 1.08 0.93 0.79
Strength 6.90 5.80 4.70 3.70 2.85 2.25 1.80 1.60 1.50
4 Serviceability 4.74 4.05 3.38 2.75 2.20 1.73 1.36 1.08 0.87
Strength 8.55 6.80 5.40 4.35 3.55 2.95 2.55 2.30 2.20

SPANDEK® LIMIT STATE WIND PRESSURE CAPACITIES (KPA) 0.48 BMT

Span Type Fasteners per Limit State Span (mm)
sheet per support 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3300
Single 3 Serviceability 2.50 2.08 1.69 1.34 1.04 0.79 0.58 0.38 -
Strength 9.00 7.55 6.25 5.10 4.25 3.60 3.10 2.70 -
4 Serviceability 5.07 3.53 2.35 1.48 1.00 0.70 0.52 0.40 -
Strength 12.00 10.35 8.30 6.65 5.40 4.60 4.00 3.60 -
End 3 Serviceability 3.05 2.58 2.15 1.78 1.47 1.20 0.96 0.75 -
Strength 7.55 5.65 4.05 3.35 2.85 2.50 2.25 2.10 -
4 Serviceability 5.34 4.37 3.50 2.76 2.16 1.65 1.22 0.83 -
Strength 9.75 7.65 5.85 4.50 3.70 3.20 2.95 2.85 -
Internal 3 Serviceability 2.72 2.40 2.09 1.79 1.53 1.30 1.10 0.95 0.82
Strength 9.00 7.05 5.50 4.30 3.40 2.75 2.35 2.10 2.00
Roofing & Walling Profiles
4 Serviceability 6.50 5.44 4.43 3.49 2.66 1.99 1.49 1.14 0.90
Strength 11.40
if end lap
or
End spans t in sheeting
join SS
9.70 8.05 6.55 5.25 4.20 3.50 3.05 2.80
expansion ES IS IS ES O
Support must not be less than 1mm BMT.
Step
ES O

Spacing definitions

SPAN TYPES ES = End Span

IS = Internal Span MAXIMUM ROOF LENGTHS FOR DRAINAGE
IS

O = Overhang

MEASURED FROM RIDGE TO GUTTER (M)

IS

SS = Single Span
O ES

Roofing & Walling Profiles

if end lap
or
End spans t in sheeting Walling Profiles Only
Penetrations will alter the flow of water on a roof. For
assistance in design of roofs with penetrations, please
join SS
expansion ES IS IS ES O

Step
guidance from the LYSAGHT® Roofing & Walling
ES O

ES O

Installation Manual.
Spacing definitions
ES = End Span Spacing definitions
IS = Internal Span ES = End Span
IS

IS

O = Overhang IS = Internal Span

IS

O = Overhang
IS

SS = Single Span
SS = Single Span
O ES

SS
O ES

Peak Rainfall Intensity Roof Slopes (degrees)

(mm/hr) 1 2 3 5 7.5 10
Walling Profiles Only

LIMIT STATES WIND PRESSURES 100 - 97 111 133 154 173

150 - 65 74 89 103 115
ES O

SPANDEK® offers the full benefits of the latest methods for

Spacing definitions
ES = End Span
200 - 49 55 67 77 86
IS

modelling wind pressures. The Wind Pressure capacity table

IS = Internal Span
O = Overhang
IS

SS = Single Span
SS

is determined by full scale tests conducted at BlueScope 250 - 39 44 53 62 69

O ES

Lysaght’s NATA-registered testing laboratory, using the direct 300 - 32 37 44 51 58

pressure-testing rig. 400 - 24 28 33 39 43
500 - 19 22 27 31 35
Testing was conducted in accordance with AS 1562.1:1992
Design and Installation of Sheet Roof and Wall Cladding— As with any low slope roof, particular care must be taken
Metal, and AS 4040.2:1992 Resistance to Wind Pressure for when setting the supports to prevent ponding.
Non-cyclonic Regions.
For roof slopes down to 2° (shaded), a number of provisions
The pressure capacities for service-ability are based on a and details will need to be adhered to. Please call your
deflection limit of (span/120) + (maximum fastener pitch/30). nearest Service Centre for advice.
The pressure capacities for strength have been determined NON-CYCLONIC AREAS
by testing the cladding to failure (ultimate capacity). These The information in this brochure is suitable for use only in
pressures are applicable when the cladding is fixed to a areas where a tropical cyclone is unlikely to occur as defined
minimum of 1.0mm, G550 steel.
SPANDEK®

in AS 1170.2:2011.
For material less than 1.0mm thick, refer to the TOPSPAN® For information on the use of
Quick Selection Guide, or seek advice from our information LYSAGHT® products in cyclonic
line. conditions, refer to the Cyclonic
ADVERSE CONDITIONS Area Design Manual which is
available by ringing Steel Direct
If this product is to be used in marine, severe industrial, or
on 1800 641 417 or on our
unusually corrosive environments, ask for advice from our
website: www.lysaght.com.
information line.
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INSTALLATION
Below are typical guidance on installation. For more detailed
installation guidance refer to the LYSAGHT® Roofing & Walling
Installation Manual.
FASTENING SHEETS TO SUPPORTS
SPANDEK® is pierce-fixed to timber or steel supports. This
means that fastener screws pass through the sheeting.
You can place screws for SPANDEK® through the crests or
in the valleys. To maximise roof watertightness, always place
screws through the crests. For walling, you may use either crest
or valley-fixing. Side-lap fastener

Always drive the screws perpendicular to the sheeting, and in

the centre of the corrugation or rib.
Don’t place fasteners less than 25mm from the ends of sheets.
SIDE-LAPS
The edge of SPANDEK® with the anti-capillary groove is
always the underlap (see figures on this page and side-lap). It Valley fixing for walls only
is generally considered good practice to use fasteners along
side-laps however, when cladding is supported as indicated in Crest: 3 fasteners †
Maximum Support Spacings, side-lap fasteners are not usually
needed for strength.
Valley: 3 fasteners †
END LAPPING side-lap
End-laps are not usually necessary because of the long sheet
lengths available.
Crest: 4 fasteners †
If end-laps are to be used seek guidance from the Installation
Manual with respect to sequence of laying, length of end-lap,
end treatment, fastening, sealing and other details.
Valley: 4 fasteners †
ENDS OF SHEETS side-lap

The overhang of the sheets from the top and bottom supports
must not exceed our recommendations. It is usual to allow roof † Fasteners per sheet per support. Most common practice is:
sheet to overhang into gutters an appropriate length. 3 fasteners for internal spans and 4 fasteners for end supports.

For roofing application the top and bottom ends of the sheet
may require particular treatment such as turn-up or turn-down or
other particular treatment depending upon the roof slope.
ORIENTATION AND PLACEMENT
Consider which end of the building is best to start from. It is
much easier and safer to turn the sheets at ground level than
when up on the roof.
Place bundled sheets over or near firm structural frame
supports, not at mid span of roof members.

SHEET COVERAGE
Width of Roof (m) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 30

Number of Sheets 5 6 8 9 10 12 13 15 16 18 19 20 22 23 25 26 28 29 43
SPANDEK®
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FASTENERS WITHOUT INSULATION
Fix to Steel Fix to Steel Fix to Steel Fix to Timber Hardwood Fix to Timber Softwood
Single & lapped Single steel thickness Total lapped thickness J1-J3 J4
steel thickness ≥1.0mm BMT ≥1.00 BMT
≥0.55 up to 1.0mm BMT up to 3.0mm BMT up to 3.8mm BMT
Crest Fixed Roof Zips M6-11x50 12-14x45, Metal Teks HG, HH 12-14x45, Metal Teks HG, HH 12-11x65, Type 17 HG, HH 12-11x65, Type 17 HG, HH
or or or
AutoTeks 12-14x50 AutoTeks 12-14x50 Roof Zips M6-11x65
Pan Fixed 10-16x16, Metal Teks, HH 10-16x16, Metal Teks, HH 10-16x16, Metal Teks, HH 10-12x25, Type 17, HH 10-12x30, Type 17, HH
or or 10-16x25 Designer Head M5-16x25 Designer Head
10-16x25 Designer Head 10-16x25 Designer Head or 10-11x25, Type 17, HH
or 12-11x25, Type 17, HH or
Roof Zips M6-11x25 Roof Zips M6-11x25
Side-laps (If required) 10-16x16, Metal Teks, HH or Roof Zips M6-11x25 or 10-16x25 Designer Head or Sealed blind rivet ø4.8mm aluminium
Notes:
1. For other steel thicknesses not specified please seek advice from screw manufacturer.
2. Values given are: gauge/threads per inch/lengths (mm). HH = Hex. Head, WH = Wafer Head, HG = Hi-Grip
3. Care is required during installation to prevent stripping of thin material. (Single ply.)
4. Screw specification as above or equivalent fastener.
5. All screws with EPDM sealing washer.

WALKING ON ROOFS CUTTING

Always walk on or near the rafters. Generally, keep your For cutting thin metal on site, we recommend a circular
weight evenly distributed over the soles of both feet to avoid saw with a metal-cutting blade because it produces fewer
concentrating your weight on either heels or toes. Always wear damaging hot metal particles and leaves less resultant burr than
smooth soft-soled shoes; avoid ribbed soles that pick up and a carborundum disc.
hold small stones, swarf and other objects.
Cut materials over the ground and not over other materials.
MAINTENANCE Sweep all metallic swarf and other debris from roof areas and
Optimum product life will be achieved if all external surfaces gutters at the end of each day and at the completion of the
are washed regularly. Areas not cleaned by natural rainfall installation. Failure to do so can lead to surface staining when
(such as the tops of walls sheltered by eaves) should be the metal particles rust.
washed down according to our maintenance guidelines.
Handle materials carefully to avoid damage: don’t drag
SAFETY, STORAGE AND HANDLING materials over rough surfaces or each other; don’t drag tools
Handling Safety - LYSAGHT® product may be sharp over material; protect from swarf.
and heavy. SEALED JOINTS
It is recommended that heavy-duty cut resistant gloves and For sealed joints use screws or rivets and neutral-cure silicone
appropriate manual handling techniques or a lifting plan be sealant branded as suitable for use with galvanised or
used when handling material. ZINCALUME® steel.
Keep the product dry and clear of the ground. If stacked or
bundled product becomes wet, separate it, wipe it with a
clean cloth to dry thoroughly.
METAL & TIMBER COMPATIBILITY
Lead, copper, bare steel and green or some chemically-treated
timbers are not compatible with this product; thus don’t allow
any contact of the product with those materials, nor discharge
of rainwater from them onto the product. If there are doubts
about the compatibility of products being used, ask for advice
from our information line.
SPANDEK®
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
• All descriptions, specifications, illustrations, drawings,
data, dimensions and weights contained in this catalogue,
all technical literature and websites containing information
from Lysaght are approximations only. They are intended
by Lysaght to be a general description for information
and identification purposes and do not create a sale by
description. Lysaght reserves the right at any time to:

(a) supply Goods with such minor modifications from

its drawings and specifications as it sees fit; and
(b) alter specifications shown in its promotional
literature to reflect changes made after the date
of such publication.

DISCLAIMER, WARRANTIES
AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
• This publication is intended to be an aid for all trades
and professionals involved with specifying and
installing Lysaght products and not to be a substitute for
professional judgement.
• Terms and conditions of sale available at local Lysaght
sales offices.
• Except to the extent to which liability may not lawfully
be excluded or limited, BlueScope Steel Limited will
not be under or incur any liability to you for any direct or
indirect loss or damage (including, without limitation,
consequential loss or damage such as loss of profit or
anticipated profit, loss of use, damage to goodwill and
loss due to delay) however caused (including, without
limitation, breach of contract, negligence and/or breach
of statute), which you may suffer or incur in connection
with this publication.
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