ARCPANEL – Frequently Asked Questions

Our roof systems are versatile and ideal for residential homes, patios, awnings, commercial buildings, schools and sports buildings, covered learning areas, walkways, amenity buildings, aquatic buildings and the like, offering design flexibility to meet diverse architectural requirements.

ARCPANEL panels provide high thermal ratings, with R-values up to R6.5, enhancing energy efficiency by reducing heating and cooling demands. Due to their insulating properties, ARCPANEL’s insulated panels contribute to significant energy savings, making buildings more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

Yes, ARCPANEL panels are suitable for both commercial and residential applications for roofing and patios, offering flexibility and durability.

We offer product warranties of up to 20 years, providing peace of mind regarding the durability and longevity of our roofing solutions.

We provide high thermal ratings, warranties up to 20 years, and are suitable for a range of projects both residential and commercial. ARCPANEL also provide alternatives for corrosive, industrial and extreme bushfire environments.

Our panels can achieve spans up to 12.5 metres and cantilever overhangs up to 4.5 metres, reducing the need for additional structural support, saving construction costs and build time.

Yes, our panels can be custom-manufactured in straight, curved, multi-curved, and bullnose configurations to suit specific design requirements. Panels can be made up to 20m long and lap joined together for longer roofs.

Yes, the Ecotek Panel is designed for low-pitch roofing applications with a minimum roof pitch of 2 degrees, suitable for both commercial and residential projects.

Absolutely, our panels are Australian-made and comply with relevant building codes and standards, ensuring quality, safety and conformance.

Yes, we have a great range of insulated panels with EPS-FR and PIR insulation cores that are certified for bushfire resistance up to BAL-40, making it suitable for use in bushfire-prone regions.

Yes, the Aquatek Panel is specifically designed for aquatic and corrosive environments, suitable for both residential and commercial applications. Our panels can also be finished in Colorbond ULTRA and Unicote Coastal steel finishes, suitable for coastal and severe marine locations.

ARCPANEL offers access to the complete range of COLORBOND® finishes, including standard, metallic, matt, and ultra colours, as well as custom colours and specialty options like Unicote Coastal and UniCote® LUX. For added flexibility, our panels can be manufactured with different colours or finishes on each side, providing tailored solutions for your specific design needs.

ARCPANEL systems are quick and easy to install, often completing the process *3-4 times faster than traditional roofing methods, reducing on-site labour and associated costs. Our panels achieve large unsupported spans (up to 12.5 metres), which minimizes the need for additional structural support such as roof trusses, which result in reduced construction costs and quicker installation times.

Yes, the solid insulated core of our panels helps dampen external noise, such as rain and hail, contributing to a quieter indoor environment. The profiled (corrugated) ceiling finish provide higher noise reduction than flat metal ceilings, reducing sound transmission.

Yes, the use of ARCPANEL insulated panels can contribute to sustainable construction practices by reducing overall embodied energy and construction waste.  ARCPANEL’s insulated panels enhance thermal performance, reduce energy consumption, which contributes to environmental sustainability for the life of the building.

Yes, our roof panels are structurally robust and can support additional loads such as solar panels, lights and fans. We can also accommodate skylights and penetrations for vents and exhaust fans. ARCPANEL’s support teams are on hand to discuss and review your specific requirements.

You can contact our customer service team at 1300 200 004 or contact us by completing this online form for detailed product information and to request a call back or a quote for your project.

ARCPANEL roof panels offer an extensive range of COLORBOND® steel colours and are available in COLORBOND® steel, COLORBOND® steel Matt, COLORBOND® Ultra steel, COLORBOND® Metallic steel, SUPERDURA™ Stainless steel, ZINCALUME® steel & Xtreme Magnaflow®.

Yes! ARCPANEL can custom manufacture straight, curved or multi-curved configurations, suitable for most architectural designs.

ARCPANEL Custom Panel, Ecotek Panel, Aquatek Panel and Smartek Panel roof panels are certified and compliant up to BAL-40. The Firetek Panel is tested and certified to achieve a BAL 40 rating.

Yes! ARCPANEL Offer full design, detail and installation guides for our panel range, this can be accessed through our technical  tab by entering some simple details. You will also gain access to our installation video, CAD and Revit files and more technical info and brochures.

No, we manufacture the panels ourselves in our Coolum factory, but we’d be happy to provide you with the contact details of roofers or builders in your area who can assist.

No. You will need to speak with your builder or installer regarding beams and posts.