LYSAGHT®

TRIMDEK OPTIMA™

Subtle Square Fluted

Steel Cladding
with Extra-Wide Span
 LYSAGHT® TRIMDEK OPTIMA™

LYSAGHT® TRIMDEK OPTIMA™ is a subtle square-fluted steel cladding, available in long

lengths, so on most jobs you can have one sheet from ridge to gutter or full wall height without
end laps.

LYSAGHT® TRIMDEK OPTIMA™ is made of high strength steel and despite its lightness, provides
excellent spanning capacity.

The strength, spanning ability, lightness and rigidity of LYSAGHT® TRIMDEK OPTIMA™ means wide
support spacings can be used with safety.

Long, straight lengths of LYSAGHT® TRIMDEK OPTIMA™ can be lowered into place and aligned easily.
Fixing with hexagon headed screws is simple and fast.

1015 mm

28.5mm

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
STANDARD
Base Metal Thickness (BMT) (mm) 0.42 0.48
Total Coated Thickness (TCT) (mm) 0.47 0.53
Mass per Unit Area - COLORBOND® Steel (kg/m2) 4.24 4.80
®
Mass per Unit Area - ZINCALUME Steel (kg/m ) 2
4.16 4.73
Coating Class (min) AZ150
Grade of Steel (MPa) G550 (550MPa minimum yield stress)
Effective Cover Width 1015mm
Rib Depth 28.5mm
Min Recommended Roof Pitch/ Slope 3° (1 in 20)
Tolerances Length +0.0mm, -15.0mm / Width ± 4.0mm
Custom Cut Lengths Any measurement to a maximum transportable length.

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 PERFORMANCE
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SUPPORT SPACING
BMT (mm)
Type of Span
0.42 0.48
Roofs (mm)
Single Span 1200 1600
End Span 1900 2100
Internal Span 2500 3000
Unstiffened Eaves Overhang 150 150
Stiffened Eaves Overhang 250 250
Walls (mm)
Single Span 2200 2300
End Span 2500 2700
Internal Span 3300 3300
Overhang 150 150

• For roofs: the data are based on foot-traffic loading.

• For walls: the data are based on pressures (see wind pressures table).
• Table data are based on supports of 1mm BMT.
Basic wind speed (Strength Limit State) = 57m/sec
Terrain category co-efficient = 0.83
Shielding factor = 0.85
Topography factor = 1
Design wind speed Strength Limit State (with above factors) = 40.2m/sec
Basic wind speed (Strength Limit State) = 40m/sec
Terrain category co-efficient = 1
Shielding factor = 1
Topography factor = 1
Design wind speed Strength Limit State (with above factors) = 40m/sec

Walls
Cpe = -0.65, Kl = 2 for single and end spans, Kl = 1.5 for internal spans
Cpi = +0.2

Roofs
Cpe = -0.9, Kl = 2 for single and end spans, Kl = 1.5 for internal spans
Cpi = +0.2

These spacings may vary by Serviceability and Strength Limit States for
particular projects.

MAXIMUM ROOF LENGTHS FOR DRAINAGE

MEASURED FROM RIDGE TO GUTTER (m)

Roof Slope (degrees)

Peak Rainfall Intensity (mm/hr)
3 4 5 7.5 10
100 275 310 342 408 469
150 183 207 228 272 313
200 138 155 171 204 235
250 110 124 137 163 188
300 92 103 114 136 156
400 69 78 86 102 117
500 55 62 68 82 94

Penetrations will alter the flow of water on a roof. For assistance in design of roofs with
penetrations, please seek advice from Lysaght representative.

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 LIMIT STATE WIND PRESSURE CAPACITIES (kPa)
0.42mm BMT
TYPE OF LIMIT STATE FOR ROOFS (c/c) SPAN (mm)
SPAN 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3300
Serviceability 4.89 3.88 2.91 2.04 1.30 0.75 0.41 0.24 0.19 -
Single
Strength* 9.94 8.08 6.29 4.69 3.36 2.39 2.11 1.93 1.81 -
Serviceability 6.57 5.24 3.99 2.85 1.88 1.16 0.71 0.48 0.40 -
End
Strength* 9.40 8.08 6.80 5.60 4.52 3.60 2.87 2.29 1.81 -
Serviceability 4.13 3.55 2.98 2.45 1.97 1.57 1.25 1.01 0.81 0.64
Internal
Strength* 10.18 8.69 7.25 5.90 4.71 3.71 3.09 2.53 2.00 1.49
0.48mm BMT
TYPE OF LIMIT STATE FOR ROOFS (c/c) SPAN (mm)
SPAN 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3300
Serviceability 6.69 5.28 3.93 2.72 1.69 0.93 0.47 0.25 0.19 -
Single
Strength* 11.27 9.04 6.91 5.02 3.47 2.39 2.35 2.30 2.24 -
Serviceability 7.79 6.25 4.79 3.46 2.33 1.47 0.93 0.64 0.52 0.49
End
Strength* 11.34 9.79 8.29 6.88 5.59 4.49 3.59 2.87 2.25 1.69
Serviceability 5.93 4.99 4.08 3.24 2.51 1.91 1.48 1.17 0.95 0.78
Internal
Strength* 11.84 10.41 9.03 7.69 6.43 5.27 4.23 3.29 2.42 1.58

* A capacity reduction factor of 0.9 is applied to strength capacities. These capacities are based on
tests conducted at BlueScope Steel’s NATA registered testing laboratory using a direct pressure
testing rig. Supports must not be less than 1mm BMT.

LIMIT STATES WIND PRESSURES

The wind pressure capacities are based on tests conducted at
BlueScope Lysaght’s NATA-registered testing laboratory. Testing was
conducted in accordance with AS 1562.1 - 1992 Design and Installation
of Sheet Roof and Wall Cladding - Metal, and AS 4040.2 – 1992 Resist-
ance to Wind Pressure for Non-cyclonic Regions.

The pressure capacities for serviceability are based on a deflection limit

of (span/120) + (maximum fastener pitch/30).

The pressure capacities for strength have been determined by testing

the cladding to failure (ultimate capacity). These pressures are applica-
ble when the cladding is fixed to a minimum of 1.0mm, G550 steel.

METHOD STATEMENT AND GENERAL NOTES

WALKING ON ROOFS
Keep your weight evenly distributed over the soles of both feet to avoid concentrating your weight on either heels or toes.
Always wear smooth soft-soled shoes; avoid ribbed soles that pick up and hold small stones, swarf, and other objects.

Whatever direction you walk, always walk in the pans. When waling across the width of the roof, walk over, or close to, the
roof supports.

ADVERSE CONDITIONS
If this product is to be used in marine, severe industrial, or unusually corrosive environments, ask for advice from our
Lysaght representative.

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METAL & TIMBER COMPATIBILITY
Lead, copper, free carbon, bare steel and green or some other chemically treated timbers are not compatible with this
product. Don’t allow any contact of the product with those materials, nor discharge of rainwater from them onto the product.
Supporting members should be coated to avoid problems with underside condensation. If there are doubts about the
compatibility of other products being used, ask for advice from our Lysaght representative.

MAINTENANCE
Optimum product life will be achieved if all external walls are washed regularly. Areas not cleaned by natural rainfall (such as
the tops of walls sheltered by eaves) should be washed down every six months.

SAFETY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

LSYAGHT’s product may be sharp and heavy. It is recommended that heavy-duty cut resistant gloves and appropriate
manual handling techniques or a lifting plan be used when handling material.

Keep the product dry and clear off the ground. If stacked or bundled product becomes wet, separate it, wipe it with a clean
cloth to dry thoroughly.

Handle materials carefully to avoid damage: don’t drag materials over rough surfaces or each other; don’t drag tools over
material; protect from swarf.

CUTTING
For cutting thin metal on site, we recommend a circular saw with a metal cutting blade because it produces fewer damaging
hot metal particles and leaves less resultant burr than a carborundum disc does.

Cut materials over the ground and not over other materials. Sweep all metallic swarf and other debris from roof areas and
gutters at the end of each day and at the completion of the installation. Failure to do so can lead to surface staining when the
metal particles rust.

FASTENERS
Fasteners without insulation
Fixing to steel Fixing to steel Fixing to timber
up to 0.75mm BMT >0.75mm to 3mm BMT

Crest fixed Self-drilling screws with hex. Self-drilling screws with hex. Type 17 Self drilling screws with hex.
washer-head & EPDM seal, washer-head & EPDM seal, washer-head
12 - 11 x 50 12 - 14 x 50 Softwood:
(M5.5 – 11 x 50) (M5.5 – 14 x 50) 12 – 11 x 65 (M5.5 – 11 x 65)
or Hardwood:
12 - 14 x 55 12 – 11 x 50 (M5.5 – 11 x 50)
(M5.5 – 14 x 55)

Valley fixed Self-drilling screws with hex. Self-drilling screws with hex. Type 17 Self drilling screws with hex.
washer-head & EPDM seal, washer-head & EPDM seal, washer-head & EPDM seal
10 - 12 x 20 12 - 14 x 20 Softwood:
(M4.8 – 12 x 20) (M5.5 – 14 x 20) 10 – 12 x 30 (M4.8 – 12 x 30)
or Hardwood:
Self-drilling screws with hex. 10 – 12 x 20 (M4.8 – 12 x 20)
washer-head & EPDM seal,
10 - 16 x 16
(M4.8 – 16 x 16)

Side lap & Self-drilling screws with hex. 10 – 16 x 16

accessories washer-head & EPDM seal or
EPDM seal: 8 – 15 x 15

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 Fasteners with insulation
Fixing to steel Fixing to steel Fixing to timber
up to 0.75mm BMT >0.75mm to 3mm BMT

Crest fixed Self-drilling screws with hex. Self-drilling screws with hex. Type 17 Self drilling screws with hex.
washer-head & EPDM seal, washer-head & EPDM seal, washer-head
12 - 11 x 50 12 - 14 x 65 Softwood: 12 – 11 x 65 (M5.5 – 11 x 65)
(M5.5 – 11 x 50) (M5.5 – 14 x 65) Hardwood: 12 – 11 x 50 (M5.5 – 11 x 50)
or
12 - 14 x 68
(M5.5 – 14 x 68)

Valley fixed Self-drilling screws with hex. Self-drilling screws with hex. Type 17 Self drilling screws with hex.
washer-head & EPDM seal, washer-head & EPDM seal, washer-head & EPDM seal
10 - 12 x 20 12 - 14 x 30 Softwood: 10 – 12 x 30 (M4.8 – 12 x 30)
(M4.8 – 12 x 20) (M5.5 – 14 x 30) Hardwood: 10 – 12 x 20 (M4.8 – 12 x 20)
or Softwood: 12 – 14 x 30 (M5.5 – 14 x 30)
Self-drilling screws with hex. Hardwood: 12 – 14 x 20 (M5.5 – 14 x 20)
washer-head & EPDM seal,
10 - 16 x 16
(M4.8 – 16 x 16)

Side lap & Self-drilling screws with hex. 10 – 16 x 16

accessories washer-head & EPDM seal or
EPDM seal: 8 – 15 x 15

LYSAGHT® TRIMDEK OPTIMA™ requires 5 fasteners per sheet per support as shown below. Fastener should comply to
AS3566, Class 3 or Class 4.

Roof - Screw fix though rib Wall - Screw fix though pan

FASTENING SHEETS TO SUPPORTS

LYSAGHT® TRIMDEK OPTIMA™ profile is pierced-fixed to timber or steel supports. This means that fastener screws pass
through the sheeting.

You can place fasteners for LYSAGHT® TRIMDEK OPTIMA™ through the crests or in the pans. To maximize watertightness,
always place roof fasteners through the crests.

Always drive the fasteners perpendicular to the sheeting, and in the center of the corrugation or rib. Don’t place fasteners less
than 25mm from the ends of sheets.

SEALED JOINTS
For sealed joints use screws or rivets and neutral-cure silicone sealant branded as suitable for use with galvanized or
ZINCALUME® steel.

SIDE-LAPS
The side of LYSAGHT® TRIMDEK OPTIMA™ with the anti-capillary groove is always the underlap (see figures below). It is
generally considered good practice to use fasteners along side-laps. However, when cladding is supported as indicated in
Maximum Support Spacings, side-lap fasteners are not usually needed for strength.

Crest fixing for roofs or walls Pan fixing for walls only

END LAPS
End-laps are not usually necessary because LYSAGHT® TRIMDEK OPTIMA™ is available in long lengths. If you want
end-laps, seek advice from our Lysaght representative on the sequence of laying and the amount of overlap.

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END OF SHEETS
It is usual to allow roof sheets to overlap into gutters by about 50mm. If the roof pitch is less than 25° or extreme weather is
expected, the pans of sheets should be turned-down at lower ends and turned-up at upper ends by about 80°.

LAYING PROCEDURE
For maximum weather-tightness start laying sheets from the end of the building that will be in the lee of worst-anticipated
or prevailing weather.

It is much easier and safer to turn sheets on the ground than up on the roof.

Before lifting sheets on to the roof, check that they are the correct way up and the overlapping side is towards the edge of
the roof from which installation will start.

Place bundles of sheets over or near firm supports, not at mid span of roof members.

Approx. 5mm Approx. 5mm

Cut back corner & rib

SHEET-ENDS ON LOW SLOPES

When LYSAGHT® TRIMDEK OPTIMA™ is laid on slopes of 5 degrees or less, cut back the corner of the under-sheet, at
the downhill end of the sheet, to block capillary action.

CURVING

CRIMP CURVED ROOF

Crimp curved LYSAGHT® TRIMDEK OPTIMA™ steel cladding is designed to provide versatility and creativity to bring new
and refreshing designs to commercial, industrial, civic and domestic building. This design freedom has resulted in
significant cost savings in construction, mainly due to: -

• Less supporting framework required for fascias, parapets and roofs.

• Simplified and reduced work involved in installation of fascia cladding.
• Reduction or elimination of many flashings and cappings.
• Less cladding material required to cover a given curve.

Sheet Profile Min Radius (mm) Max Radius (mm)

Concave Crimp Curve Concave Crimp Curve

0.42mm BMT 550 2000

0.48mm BMT 560 2000

Convex Crimp Curve

Convex Crimp Curve
0.42mm BMT 450 2000

0.48mm BMT 470 2000

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 SUPPORT SPACINGS FOR CRIMP CURVED
LYSAGHT® TRIMDEK OPTIMA™
PROFILE (NON-CYCLONIC AREAS)

STRAIGHT PORTION
STRA
Maximum allowable spacings for the straight portion of crimp curved LYSAGHT® TRIMDEK OPTIMA™
• Maxim
profile should follow the recommendations given at Maximum Support Spacing table.
• End spa
spans refer to the spacing between the first and second supports from any free end of a sheet, except
where that
th end of the sheet is crimp curve.
• The spaci
spacing between the supports either side of an end lap should be that as recommended for end spans.

CRIMP CUR
CURVED PORTION
This will depend
depe on the radius of curvature, but the following guidelines are recommended:
cu
• For sheets curved to a radius of curvature not more than 3000mm, supports should be placed at centres not
greater than 2100mm
2 measuring around the arc of the curve.
• Where a curve of small included angle occurs (up to approximately 15°, for example at a ridge), support spacing
exce 1200mm.
should not exceed

REQUIREMENTS FOR CRIMP CURVED LYSAGHT® TRIMDEK OPTIMA™ PROFILE

• Minimum curvature radius for convex is 450mm and 100mm (min)
500mm for concave to underside or pan of sheet,
minimum straight length of sheet at one end of curve
is 180mm.

R450mm (min)
180mm (min)

• Maximum length of sheet that can be crimp curved for

ridge application is approximately 12000mm. The
curve can either be convex or concave.
12,000mm (min)

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• The sheet can be crimp curved to three quarters of full circle but to
facilitate side lapping, semi-circle maximum is recommended

R450mm (min)

• When both ends are crimp curved, the maximum 6000mm (max)
recommended straight distance between the two curves
should be 6000mm.
R450mm (min) R450mm (min)
180mm (min) 180mm (min)

• For lengths exceeding 12000mm, please consult Lysaght

representative for more information.

• For easy transportation and maximum protection for the crimp

curved sheets, the maximum height and length of the sheeting
should be 2000mmm and 11300mm respectively. 2mm (max)

11,300mm (max)

NON-CYCLONIC AREAS
The information in this brochure is suitable for use only in areas where a tropical cyclone is unlikely to occur as defined in
AS 1170.2-2002. Map and table (below) taken from HB212-2002.

Wind speeds versus return period

(3 s guts, 10 m height, open country terrain)
Handbook
Description Equation for VR V50 V500
Level

I Strong thunderstorms and 70 - 56R -0.1 32 40

monsoon winds
II Moderately severe 67 - 41R -0.1 39 45
thunderstorms and
extra-tropical gales
III Severe thunderstorms and 106 - 92R -0.1 44 57
moderate or weakening
typhoons/tropical cyclones
IV Strong typhoons/ tropical 122 - 104R -0.1 52 66
cyclones
V Very strong typhoons/ 156 - 142R -0.1 60 80
tropical cyclones

Table summarises the proposed relationships between 3 s gust wind speed

and return period for the five levels in the handbook (see map). The values
are for 50 years and 500 years return periods.

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 COLORBOND® STEEL AND ZINCALUME® STEEL

STRONG BRANDS, QUALITY MATERIALS

LYSAGHT® products are made of highest quality material, namely COLORBOND® steel and
ZINCALUME® steel which are the leading materials for external cladding application.
COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel have been used on countless buildings to portray
modern architecture works of art, ranges from the classic roofing to advance façade for industrial,
commercial and residential buildings.

COLORBOND® steel is a pre-painted finished product with ZINCALUME® steel substrate to deliver both
superior corrosion resistance and excellent colour performance.

It comes with the THERMATECH® solar reflectance technology and Clean technology to minimize tropical dirt
staining while lowering urban heat island effect, delivering longevity and minimal maintenance to your external
cladding.

COLORBOND® steel is backed by a material warranty of up to 25 years*

Product Attributes
• Pre-painted finish on top of ZINCALUME® steel substrate to deliver superior corrosion resistance.
• Superior primer technology which prevents paint delamination.
• Proprietary super polyester paint system proven to provide excellent colour performance.
• Clean technology incorporated to resist against tropical dirt staining.
• THERMATECH® solar reflectance technology to allow for lower temperature cladding.
• Wide varieties of colours and finishes to cater for your building design needs.

ZINCALUME® steel is a metallic coated steel product composed of 55% aluminium, 43.5% zinc and 1.5% silicon
(aluminium-zinc alloy coating) that can provide superior corrosion resistance for your external cladding, with expected
lifespan that’s four times the life of generic alternatives (GI).

ZINCALUME® steel is backed by a material warranty of up to 25 years*

Product Attributes
• Superior corrosion resistance due to the minimum coating class of AZ150.
• Initial resistance to surface marking and wet storage corrosion due to the proprietary clear resin coating.
• Better aesthetics compared to generic alternatives (Al-Zn) due to less surface darkening, afforded by the proprietary
clear resin coating.
• Lightweight and thermally efficient compared to conventional roofing materials (e.g. concrete and clay tiles)
• Excellent flexibility in design as steel can be bent and curved to form truly unique designs.

*Warranty terms and conditions apply

This material warranty may vary to buildings nearer to marine or industrial environment and is subjected to prior
agreement by BlueScope. For full terms and conditions and to determine the eligibility of your project for the warranty,
please contact your Key Account Manager.

There are different internal and external environments affecting the longevity of
COLORBOND® steel and ZINCALUME® steel, hence feel free to consult our material experts
for more specialized recommendations.

Examples of recommendations:
• Direct contact between COLORBOND® steel or ZINCALUME® steel with copper, lead and
stainless steel should be avoided.

If condensation on the reverse side of roofing sheet is likely, vapour barrier should be installed
to shield COLORBOND® steel or ZINCALUME® steel from prolonged exposure to the
condensation (moisture).
REFERENCES

The Frontier Industrial Park, Johor MSM Sugar Refinery Johor

Penang Sentral
 COATING

COLOUR CHOICES

DESIGN FLEXIBILITY

DURABILITY / SECURITY

HI-TECH PRODUCTION

RECYCLING

TERMITE PROOF

THERMAL EFFICIENCY

WARRANTY

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