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Technical Manual

The Dimond Roofing & Cladding Manual is a comprehensive document for Architects, Specifiers & Roofers to use when designing projects to meet the capabilities of our roofing systems.

2.1 ROOFING & CLADDING PROFILE PERFORMANCE

2.1.1 Durability Information

  • 2.1.1.1 General Performance Statement
  • 2.1.1.2 Environments
  • 2.1.1.3 Warranty
  • 2.1.1.4 Life Cycle Costing and Maintenance Options

2.1.2 Recommended Installer Programme


2.1.3 General System Design

  • 2.1.3.1 Profile Span and Curvature Quick Guide
  • 2.1.3.2 Roof Profile Flow Capacity
  • 2.1.3.3 Dissimilar Materials
  • 2.1.3.4 Thermal Movement
  • 2.1.3.5 Condensation
  • 2.1.3.6 Flashing Design
  • 2.1.3.7 Reflectance Values

2.1 ROOFING & CLADDING PROFILE PERFORMANCE

Last updated December 2022

2.1.4 SPECIFIC DESIGN BY PROFILE (PROFILE DATA SHEETS)

2.1.4 Specific Design by Profile
Includes sections on Profile Information, Loan/Span/Fastener Detailed Design, Specification and Link to Drawings

Steelspan 900 & TopspanLast updated May 2021
DP955Last updated May 2021
Brownbuilt 900 (BB900)Last updated May 2021
LT5 & LT7Last updated May 2021
V-RibLast updated May 2021
Styleline, Hi Five & VeedekLast updated May 2021
CorrugateLast updated May 2021
Dimondek 400 (DD400)Last updated May 2021
Dimondek 630 (DD630)Last updated May 2021
Super SixLast updated May 2021
Dimondclad Rib 20 & Rib 50Last updated May 2021
Six RibLast updated May 2021
Heritage TrayLast updated August 2021
Eurotray LiteLast updated May 2021
Eurotray Angle SeamLast updated May 2021
Eurotray Double Standing SeamLast updated May 2021
Eurotray Roll CapLast updated May 2021
Eurotray Roll SeamLast updated May 2021
AudioPerfLast updated May 2021
2.2 ROOFING & CLADDING COMPONENTS

2.2.1 Material and Finish

  • 2.2.1.1 ColorCote® ZinaCore™ (formerly ZR8)
  • 2.2.1.2 ColorCote® ZinaCore X™ (formerly ZRX)
  • 2.2.1.3 ColorCote® AlumiGard X™ / AlumiGard™ (formerly ARX and AR8)
  • 2.2.1.4 Zincalume®
  • 2.2.1.5 Colorsteel® Endura™
  • 2.2.1.6 Colorsteel® MAXX™
  • 2.2.1.7 Aluminium
  • 2.2.1.8 Duraclad
  • 2.2.1.9 ColorCote® MagnaFlow™ (formerly ZM8)
  • 2.2.1.10 ColorCote® MagnaFlow™ X (formerly ZMX)
  • 2.2.1.11 Zinc
  • 2.2.1.12 Copper


2.2.2 Underlays

  • 2.2.2.1 Bitumen Coated Building Paper
  • 2.2.2.2 Synthetic Fire Retardant Underlays
  • 2.2.2.3 Galvanised Wire Mesh


2.2.3 Fasteners

  • 2.2.3.1 Buildex Screw Fasteners
  • 2.2.3.2 Washers
  • 2.2.3.3 Decking Clips – Double
  • 2.2.3.4 Continuous Clips
  • 2.2.3.5 Tee Bolt Assembly


2.2.4 Flashings

  • 2.2.4.1 Metal Flashings
  • 2.2.4.2 Profiled Foam Strip – Ecofoam
  • 2.2.4.3 Dektite Flashings

2.2 ROOFING & CLADDING COMPONENTS

Last updated May 2021

2.3 INSTALLATION INFORMATION
  • 2.3.1 Handling and Storage
  • 2.3.2 Layout and Fastening
  • 2.3.3 Flashings / Penetrations
  • 2.3.4 General Workmanship

2.3 ROOFING & CLADDING INSTALLATION INFORMATION

2.4 SPECIALISED SYSTEMS INFORMATION

2.4.1 Natural Lighting Systems

  • 2.4.1.1 Performance
  • 2.4.1.1.1 Natural Lighting System Performance
  • 2.4.1.1.2 Durability, Life Cycle Costing, Warranties, Maintenance
  • 2.4.1.1.3 Light Transmission Design
  • 2.4.1.1.4 Solar Heat Gain Calculation
  • 2.4.1.1.5 Load / Span Design
  • 2.4.1.1.6 Condensation Control & Insulation
  • 2.4.1.1.7 Fire Resistance
  • 2.4.1.1.8 Safety
  • 2.4.1.1.9 Specification
  • 2.4.1.1.10 Detail Drawings
  • 2.4.1.2 Components
    • 2.4.1.2.1 Profile Range
    • 2.4.1.2.2 Barrier Strip
    • 2.4.1.2.3 Fasteners
    • 2.4.1.2.4 Dimond Skylight Film
    • 2.4.1.2.5 Flashings
    • 2.4.1.2.6 Mid Span Support
    • 2.4.1.2.7 Safety Mesh
    • 2.4.1.2.8 Profile Strip
  • 2.4.1.3 Installation Information
    • 2.4.1.3.1 Handling and Storage
    • 2.4.1.3.2 Sheet Layout and Fasteners
    • 2.4.1.3.3 Flashings and Stop Ends
    • 2.4.1.3.4 General Workmanship

2.4.2 Curved Roofing Systems

  • 2.4.2.1 Performance
    • 2.4.2.1.1 Curved Roofing Performance
    • 2.4.2.1.2 Crimp Curved and Roll Curved Roofing System Design
    • 2.4.2.1.3 Drape Curved Roofing System Design
    • 2.4.2.1.4 Specification
  • 2.4.2.2 Components
    • 2.4.2.2.1 Crimp Curved Sheets
    • 2.4.2.2.2 Drape Curved Sheets
    • 2.4.2.2.3 Roll Curved Sheets
    • 2.4.2.2.4 Curved Flashings
  • 2.4.2.3 Installation Information
    • 2.4.2.3.1 Framing and Fasteners
    • 2.4.2.3.2 Sheet Termination

2.4.3 Insulation Systems

  • 2.4.3.1 Thermal Insulation Systems
    • 2.4.3.1.1 Performance
    • 2.4.3.1.2 Components
    • 2.4.3.1.3 Installation Information
  • 2.4.3.2 Rain Noise Insulation Systems
    • 2.4.3.2.1 Performance
    • 2.4.3.2.2 Components
    • 2.4.3.2.3 Installation

2.4.4 Ventilation Systems

  • 2.4.4.1 Performance of Natural Ventilation
    • 2.4.4.1.1 Dimond Fixed Ridge Ventilators
    • 2.4.4.1.2 Ampelair Wind Driven Ventilators

2.4.5 Safety Systems

  • 2.4.5.1 Performance
  • 2.4.5.2 Components
  • 2.4.5.3 Installation Information For online

2.4 SPECIALISED SYSTEMS INFORMATION

Last updated May 2021

3.1 RAINWATER PERFORMANCE
  • 3.1.1 Rainwater Disposal System Performance Statement
  • 3.1.2 Durability, Warranty, Maintenance
  • 3.1.3 Installer Programme
  • 3.1.4 Rainwater Disposal System Design
    NOTE: Includes sections on Flow Capacity, Thermal Movement, Specification and Detailed Drawings

3.1 RAINWATER PERFORMANCE

Last updated May 2021

3.2 RAINWATER COMPONENTS

3.2 COMPONENTS

  • 3.2.1 Materials and Finish
  • 3.2.2 Brackets and Fasteners
  • 3.2.3 Downpipes
  • 3.2.4 Flashings
  • 3.2.5 Stop Ends
  • 3.2.6 Droppers

3.2 RAINWATER COMPONENTS

Last updated May 2021

3.3 RAINWATER INSTALLATION INFORMATION
  • 3.3.1 Handling and Storage
  • 3.3.2 Layout and Fixing
  • 3.3.3 General Workmanship

3.3 RAINWATER INSTALLATION INFORMATION

Last updated May 2021

3.4 RAINWATER DURABILITY, WARRANTY, MAINTENANCE
  • 3.4.1 Product Technical Statement
  • 3.4.2 Description
  • 3.4.3 Design Instructions
  • 3.4.4 Construction Instructions

3.4 RAINWATER DURABILITY, WARRANTY, MAINTENANCE

Last updated May 2021

Select the product you wish to access details and/or downloads for an you will be directed to the downloads section for that product.

A
B
C

ColorCote ® MagnaFlow™

ColorCote ® MagnaFlow™ Plus

ColorCote® AlumiGard™ & AlumiGard™ Plus

ColorCote® ZinaCore™

ColorCote® ZinaCore™ Plus

Colorsteel® Endura™

Colorsteel® MAXX™

Curved Roofing

D

Dimondclad Rib 20

Dimondclad Rib 50

Dimondek® 400

Dimondek® 630

Durolite® Webglass

Durolite® Webglass Plus

Durolite® FireGuard® 3 (FG3)

Durolite® HeatGuard® 4 (HG4)

Durolite® HeatGuard® 8 (HG8)

E

Eurotray® Angle Seam

Eurotray® Double Standing Seam

Eurotray® Lite

Eurotray® Roll Cap

Eurotray® Roll Seam

F
H

Heritage Tray®

L
Q
R

Rainwater Heads

Roll to Roof

S
T
U
V

Vented Non-Combustible (NC) Batten

Ventilation

Z