Rondo Australia - Steel Wall and Ceiling Systems

The experts at @idealfitouts have once again delivered with an exceptional suspended ceiling project. By utilising our DONN® Exposed Grid Ceiling System, they’ve transformed this commercial space, ensuring it is perfectly prepped for a variety of lay-in tiles. DID YOU KNOW? 👉 The Rondo DONN® Exposed Grid Ceiling System provides the framework for a variety of lay-in tiles including; acoustic, perforated plasterboard, PVC laminated, and metal. 👉Not only does the Rondo DONN® Exposed Grid Ceiling System include the popular 24mm grid, it also offers a more slimline 15mm grid option to give designers an alternative grid appearance. 👉The well-known DONN® branded Quick Release Clips (QRC) are located on the ends of Rondo DONN® Cross Tees to enable fast and easy installations without the need for mechanical tools. 📍 Auckland, New Zealand Access detailed information on our DONN® Exposed Grid Ceiling System HERE: https://lnkd.in/g3t7YXC6 #Rondo #RondoSteel #QualitySteel #SteelCeilings

Elevate your Space with Quality Steel ⭐ Our friends at @6starinterior have showcased their quality work with their recently completed office fitout, incorporating our KEY-LOCK® & Steel Stud Framing Systems to achieve a seamless wall and ceiling framing design. DID YOU KNOW? 👉 In our Steel Stud Framing System, we have two innovative Noggings (SNAP-LOCK & FAST-FIX) that are providing a whole new way of framing as they can be installed after the stud framing is complete. 👉 The SNAP-LOCK Nogging® is a spacer bar that is designed to snap perfectly into Rondo light gauge Steel Studs after framing is complete, making installations quicker and resulting in labour cost savings. 👉 Our FAST-FIX Nogging® suits any typical Stud application, whether its boxed, back to back or staggered stud. FAST-FIX Nogging® can also be used with DUPLEX® and QUIET STUD® Stud profiles. 📍 Jimboomba, Queensland Read more on our Steel Stud & Track Wall Framing System HERE: https://bit.ly/3CZ8941 #Rondo #RondoSteel #Curves #QualitySteel #SteelCeilings

🔥🔥 Series 4 : Fire Compliance 🔥🔥 Steel products used in fire-rated walls and ceilings must comply with NCC Specification C2D9 to meet fire safety standards. Our 15-month investigation found no evidence that importers had tested their steel products for fire compliance with plasterboard in accordance with NCC Specification C2D9. Some imported steel products claimed equivalency to Rondo steel based on yield and ultimate strength, but our testing revealed differences in base metal thickness (BMT), which is crucial for fire performance. As leading plasterboard manufacturers and joint venture owners of Rondo, both CSR and Knauf used Rondo steel in their fire test reports, which includes the steel BMT. The variations revealed in the imported products we tested mean they are not equivalent to the Rondo steel used in Knauf and CSR fire test reports and are therefore non-compatible. 🔗 VIEW DETAILS AND FINDINGS HERE: https://bit.ly/416Rbe7 #Rondo #RondoSteel #CuttingCorners #Compliance

ROUNDING Out Excellence ⭕ Quality framing designs have been brought to life by the specialists at @ck_ceilings, creating sleek steel ceilings and curves using our Steel Stud & Track & KEY-LOCK® Concealed Ceiling System for the ground floor of their latest project. What you'll like about our KEY-LOCK® Concealed Ceiling System: 👉 Furring Channels and Top Cross Rails are available in radiuses for curved ceilings 👉 Furring Channels and Top Cross Rails can be ordered in special lengths 👉 Able to be engineered designed for external ceiling use, e.g. Soffits 👉 Rondo range of ceilings can interlock with each other in the same ceiling area, providing specialised ceilings after partitioning 👉 Allows easy, economical and true bulkhead corner ceiling finishes to be achieved by using furring channel along with concealed support clips and fixings 📍 Mindarie, Western Australia Explore more information about our KEY-LOCK® Ceiling System HERE: https://bit.ly/4fKpufm #Rondo #RondoSteel #Curves #QualitySteel #SteelCeilings

🔍 Series 3 : Comparison to Rondo Our 15-month investigation into imported steel exposed claims from some suppliers promoting their products as ‘equivalent’ or ‘the same as’ Rondo. Rigorous testing in an independent laboratory has proven otherwise. Our findings show significant differences in base metal thickness, zinc coating, structural shape, and manufacturing tolerances—key elements Rondo engineers rely on in their calculations to achieve NCC compliance and meet recommendations in Australian Standards. These differences highlight that the imported products tested are therefore not equivalent and should not be used where Rondo has been specified. In Series 3, we provide a guide to assessing and verifying the compliance, quality, and durability of steel components by providing the questions to ask and key factors to look for — ensuring your walls and ceilings are built with high-quality, compliant and durable steel components. 🔗 VIEW DETAILS AND FINDINGS HERE: https://bit.ly/4fkPcak #Rondo#RondoSteel#CuttingCorners#Complanice

🌟 Archify Live is heading to Adelaide! 🌟 Join us at Archify Live Adelaide 2024 as we connect with top architectural, design, and construction professionals from around the region. This boutique tradeshow is an incredible opportunity to engage with industry leaders, explore innovative solutions, and share insights into building excellence. 📅 Date: November 21, 2024 📍 Venue: Adelaide Town Hall - Lower Town Hall ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM This FREE event is the perfect place to network, discover the latest trends in building solutions, and get inspired by leading experts. We’re excited to showcase our advanced steel wall and ceiling systems and discuss how Rondo products can support your next project. Don’t miss out—register today to secure your spot! https://bit.ly/3YWOsRR #ArchifyLive #Rondo #BuildingSolutions #Adelaide #ConstructionInnovation

💎 Proud Diamond Sponsor at the 2024 AWCI Australia National Conference! 💎 We were thrilled to have be a Diamond Sponsor at this year’s AWCI - Australia & New Zealand National Conference. It was an incredible few days of dynamic exhibitions, insightful panels, inspiring keynote speakers, and invaluable networking with industry leaders. A major highlight was the Rondo and CSR Gyprock Apprentice Challenge, which we proudly co-sponsored. A big congratulations to the winners from Western Australia and runners-up from Tasmania for showcasing such exceptional skill and craftsmanship! Thank you to AWCI Australia for an impactful event and to everyone involved for making it a success. Here’s to supporting the future of our industry! 🎉

Series 2 🏗️: Zinc Coatings for Corrosion Protection No one wants rust in their walls and ceilings. Zinc coatings are essential for protecting steel from corrosion, acting as a sacrificial layer to ensure a longer-lasting product. Over a 15-month investigation, we found most imported wall and ceiling products we tested had a significantly thinner zinc coating — which may be a way of cutting costs. Some of our findings: • All tested Furring Channels failed to meet the recommendations outlined in AS/NZS 2785:2020 for internal and external ceilings • Light Gauge Steel Stud and Tracks tested had 99-122 g/m2 of zinc coating applied • Heavy Gauge Deflection Head Tracks tested (typically installed in external wall applications) only had a zinc coating of 171-179 g/m2 🔗 VIEW ZINC COATING DETAILS AND FINDINGS HERE: https://bit.ly/3Yvjuje

Versatile Steel Solutions 💡 The team at JSI Building Solutions are hard at work on their latest commercial project, utilising our Steel Stud & Track Wall Framing System & Top Hats to create internal steel framing and towering external wall heights. Their impressive progress shots highlight the versatility of Rondo steel, seamlessly connecting to both concrete and masonry. RONDO TOP HATS — DID YOU KNOW? 👉 Rondo Top Hats are versatile components that can be used both internally or externally, and as well as on vertical fascias and soffits. 👉 They are frequently used for applications requiring higher wind loading or heavy-duty sheeting. 👉 With a wide range of profiles available, Rondo Top Hats can accommodate most external and external applications. 👉 These components can be installed either horizontally or vertically. 📌 Lidcombe, New South Wales Learn more about our Top Hats HERE: https://bit.ly/3NCDdsj 📸 JSI Building Solutions #Rondo #RondoSteel #ExternalWalls #TopHats #Versatility

Series 1 Recap 🏗️ Base Metal Thickness (BMT) Our 15-month investigation into imported steel products highlights the need to assess and verify the compliance, quality, and durability of steel components used in your project or home. An important consideration is the steel BMT. To ensure NCC compliance with AS/NZS 4600, the uncoated minimum steel thickness at any point in the cold-formed product, as delivered to the job site, be at least 95% of the thickness used in its design. One importer’s own published test data which is publicly available online in their Technical Manual reveals some of their steel wall components range between 88% to 94% of their specified BMT. Our testing revealed some stud and tracks as low as 85% and furring channels 90-92% of their specified BMT. 🔗 VIEW DETAILS AND FINDINGS HERE: https://bit.ly/4ebYrs4 #Rondo#RondoSteel#CuttingCorners#Compliance