Choose the inner strength of TRUECORE® steel
Your family home is likely your biggest investment, so it’s important to get it right from the start. Discover why more than ever, modern family homes are being built around the inner strength and durability of a house frame made from TRUECORE® steel.
Why choose TRUECORE® steel?
100% termite proof
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
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.
Dimensionally accurate
TRUECORE® steel may be precision-engineered off-site for dimensionally accurate frames, providing the ideal structure to support a beautiful finish. With an impressive strength-to-weight ratio, frames made from TRUECORE® steel are lightweight, strong, and work seamlessly with contemporary open-plan living spaces, helping you build your dream home.
Renowned durability
Under TRUECORE® steel's recognisable blue finish is our metallic coating with BlueScope's patented Activate® technology, especially designed to provide long life and enhanced resistance to corrosion. Strong and durable, a house frame made from TRUECORE® steel can safeguard the integrity of your home, helping protect your investment and your family.
50-Year warranty
TRUECORE® steel is backed by BlueScope's reassuring 50-year warranty* for eligible applicants - giving you peace of mind.
Won’t catch fire
Frames made from TRUECORE® steel won’t catch fire and can help you meet the standards required for building in bushfire prone areas.
Made by BlueScope
TRUECORE® steel is manufactured by BlueScope, the makers of COLORBOND® steel, Australia’s largest steel manufacturer.
Backed by BlueScope
Building a new home can be one of life’s most exciting, and anxious, times. When you’ve finally moved in and walk back across the street to take an admiring look, you want to be sure you’ve made the right material decisions.
Manufactured and tested by BlueScope, distinctively blue TRUECORE® steel provides the peace of mind that comes with a 50-year warranty for eligible applicants*.
Versatile framing to suit all types of builds
Due to growing homeowner demand across Australia, house frames made from TRUECORE® steel are now offered through many Australian home builders, either as a standard inclusion or an option. These can include builds such as:
New homes
Duplexes
Extensions
Townhouses
Renovations
Low and mid-rise apartments
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Frequently asked questions
Want to know more? Explore our FAQs for answers to common questions.
Do steel-framed homes have poor thermal performance?
No, with proper insulation and design, steel-framed homes can be thermally efficient, durable, and can meet or exceed today’s energy standards. With well-designed and code-compliant construction, the impact of the steel frame on overall thermal performance is limited. Many factors – including insulation, airtightness, window placement, overall design and construction quality – play a role in thermal efficiency.
Read more about the truth behind steel framing and thermal performance.
Will steel house frames rust?
Some people have concerns that steel house frames will rust. In reality, TRUECORE® steel is specifically designed to deliver a high level of corrosion performance. With advanced coatings and protective processes, it offers lasting durability backed by a 50-year residential warranty* in most situations.
Get the facts: Learn the truth about steel frames and rust
Is a frame made from TRUECORE® steel durable?
Frames made from TRUECORE® steel are durable and designed for long life performance. The steel is protected by BlueScope’s industry leading aluminium/zinc/magnesium alloy coating with Activate® technology, which provides enhanced corrosion resistance. This patented technology has been thoroughly tested and is proven effective across various environments and building applications. Where there are cut edges from drilling or cutting operations, the galvanic action of the coating helps protect the exposed steel edge against corrosion.
