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Designing for the Coast? Let Your Specification Do the Heavy Lifting

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INSPIRE

16 September 2025

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2 min read

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Coastal projects demand more than good looks. They need materials that stand up to salt, sun and sea air. Discover why UniCote® Coastal sets the benchmark for performance within 1000m of the shoreline and how INSPIRE helps architects simplify specification without compromise.

Designing for the Coast? Let Your Specification Do the Heavy Lifting

Coastal architecture offers stunning outlooks and lifestyle appeal—but it demands more from every material specified. Salt spray, humidity, and UV exposure rapidly accelerate degradation, making performance non-negotiable.

That’s why at INSPIRE, we guide architects toward smarter, specification-ready solutions tailored to site conditions. When it comes to metal roofing and cladding within 1000 metres of the ocean, UniCote® Coastal is the benchmark we recommend.

UniCote® Coastal: Engineered for Marine Performance

Not all steel is created equal—and in coastal zones, that difference matters. UniCote® Coastal is built on AM210, a next-generation aluminium/zinc/magnesium alloy substrate engineered to resist corrosion where it strikes hardest: cut edges and fixings.

This technology isn’t just a protective layer—it’s a system. It ensures material integrity, maintains finish longevity, and supports design outcomes that look as good years from now as they do today.

If you're comparing pre-painted steel options, ask this: Does it match AM210’s marine-grade performance? If the answer is no, you're introducing long-term risk.
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The Architect’s Edge: Beautiful, Tested, and Backed by Science

UniCote® Coastal delivers on the dual brief architect's demand: visual excellence and built-in durability. Backed by rigorous testing and real-world validation, it enables confident specification in high-exposure environments—without aesthetic compromise.

Its subtle, architectural finish complements contemporary design language while providing the environmental protection your project needs to perform over time.

Project-Specific Guidance Starts Here

At INSPIRE, we don’t just distribute metal—we partner with architects to simplify material decisions. From early specification through to warranty alignment, we provide consultative support based on site conditions, finish intent, and compliance.

For projects near the coast, UniCote® Coastal gives you one less thing to worry about—and more time to focus on design.

Contact us to explore UniCote® Coastal or speak to an INSPIRE advisor about your next coastal pro