Cutting Corners
Rondo’s Cutting Corners series shares the findings from our ongoing investigation into imported steel wall and ceiling products. Through independent testing and real-world examples, each edition explores important issues surrounding product quality, compliance, durability and performance, highlighting why the steel you choose matters long after installation.
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Edition 1: Investigation Into Imported Steel Products |  |
Rondo conducted an investigation into imported steel wall and ceiling products. This involved six rounds of independent laboratory testing on steel products sourced from over five Australian suppliers importing from China. Our investigation revealed several issues with these tested products, including non-compliance with Australian Standards and other requirements, poor quality, incorrect markings, and inadequate coating protection. |
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Edition 2: The Importance of Base Metal Thickness and Zinc Coating Protection in Steel Performance and Compliance | |
Australia’s construction industry relies on building products that are safe, compliant, and engineered for long-term performance. Yet the continuation of our 24-month investigation and the latest independent testing reveals that non-compliant imported steel products from China continue to enter the market. |
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Edition 3: The Real Cost of Cutting Corners: Corrosion Discovered in a Building Less Than Five Years Old | |
Steel framing may be concealed once the plasterboard is installed, but poor-quality steel has a way of revealing itself, often when the cost of fixing it is at its highest. |