Discover TRUECORE® steel

For a home that's built to last for generations, choose a frame made from TRUECORE® steel.

Built-in Quality

Today, modern building technologies are changing the way our homes are built. Advanced materials and contemporary designs work hand-in-hand, allowing durable and family friendly homes.

More than ever, the inner strength of TRUECORE® steel has become a popular framing choice for modern family homes.

100% termite proof

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A house frame made from TRUECORE® steel is 100% termite and borer proof, without needing insecticide treatments, making TRUECORE® steel an ideal choice to protect your investment from termites eating your frame and if you want to minimise the use of insecticides in your home.

Straight and true

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Frames made from TRUECORE® steel are also straight and true - and built to stay that way. TRUECORE® steel won’t twist or warp over time, so there’s less chance of sticking windows, jammed doors and wavy roof lines.

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Dimensionally accurate

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Frames made from TRUECORE® steel are dimensionally accurate with an impressive strength-to-weight ratio, providing the ideal structure to support a beautiful finish. Precision engineered, lightweight and strong, TRUECORE® steel and contemporary open plan living spaces work hand-in-hand, allowing you to build your dream home.

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Renowned durability

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Under TRUECORE® steel's recognisable blue finish is our metallic coating with BlueScope's patented Activate® technology, especially designed to provide enhanced resistance to corrosion and long life. Strong and durable, a house frame made from TRUECORE® steel can safeguard the integrity of your home, helping protect your investment and your family.

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Won’t catch fire

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Frames made from TRUECORE® steel won’t catch fire and can help you meet the standards required for building in bushfire prone areas.

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Made by BlueScope

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TRUECORE® steel is manufactured by BlueScope, the makers of COLORBOND® steel, Australia’s largest steel manufacturer. 

50-Year warranty

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TRUECORE® steel is backed by BlueScope's reassuring 50-year warranty* for eligible applicants - giving you peace of mind.

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Build for life with TRUECORE® steel

Watch our TV ad to see how TRUECORE® steel can provide your house with the inner strength it needs, now and for the future; so your home is ready for a full life.

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Perfect for all projects

TRUECORE® steel is suited to a wide range of framing applications, making it ideal for your build.

For homes

Due to growing homeowner demand across Australia, more and more building professionals today offer frames made from TRUECORE® steel either as a standard inclusion or an option.

These can include builds such as:

  • New homes

  • Extensions

  • Renovations

  • Duplexes

  • Townhouses

  • Low and mid-rise apartments

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Other builds

Known for its versatility, TRUECORE® steel can be used in commercial projects including:

  • Architectural facades

  • Health facilities

  • Aged care facilities

  • Schools and childcare

  • Retail buildings

Catch up on the latest news

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TRUECORE® steel on The Block

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Brochures and technical resources

Download our brochures and technical guides to discover how TRUECORE® steel can enhance your next build.

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