Steel Home Advantages
Steel house frames deliver a long life, trouble free frame solution
that has the following advantages as a building material:
Termite & Borer Resistance
It's a simple fact termites and borers cannot eat steel. You no longer
have to worry whether your home frame is being attacked in areas that
you cannot see. Steel framing gives you peace of mind to reassure the
fact that you won't be facing crippling repair bills for termite damage
to your house frame in the future. Of course, termites do not just eat
house frames, so vigilance and correct treatment by the home owner is
always required.
Steel is Non-Combustible
Steel will not burn. Whether your home is in a rural or urban setting,
fire is an ever present risk. Unlike conventional timber frames steel
is not combustible (AS 1530.1).
By using a frame made from ZINCALUME steel (BHP Steel) homeowners can
completely eliminate the frame as a source of combustible material.
Structural Strength
Steel as a material is inherently strong wihle at the same time lightweight,
making it ideal for house framing applications. Framing made from Zincalume
steel has excellent spanning ability between load bearing walls which
enables designers the ability to design large, enjoyable living areas
for the home owner.
Straight and True
Steel is a precision engineered material. Steel is dimensionally stable
which means that steel will not twist, shrink or warp. As a result doors
jamming, windows sticking, cornices cracking and roofs leaking due to
frame movement are virtually eliminated. A bonus for builders and homeowners
alike.
Severe Australian Conditions
Steel framing is commonly used in the hottest regions of Australia including
those affected by tropical cyclones. Strength and durability make steel
an outstanding choice where buildings have to withstand the most severe
conditions of the harsh Australian climate.
Compatibility
Steel is compatible with all interior floor, wall and ceiling lining
material. Plasterboard, fibre cement, timber cladding and particle board
flooring... you name it, with steel the choice is yours.
Electrically Safe
Like all frames, steel frames are required by building codes to be independently
earthed, and because steel is a good conductor there is less power dissipated
in the structure as it is drained direct to earth.
Environmental Considerations
Steel frames are 100% recyclable. Steel frames are generally prefabricated
which means less wastage on site. Being non combustible, a steel frames
contribution to the generation of smoke is basically non existent in
the case of a house fire.
Building Considerations
Steel framing is comparatively light and easy to carry and erect. Prefabricated
steel frames mean less hold ups due to bad weather. Steel frames will
not shrink, warp or twist thereby reducing costly and inconvenient call
backs. Pre-punched holes in the steel wall frames mean that electrical
and plumbing services can be installed quickly and efficiently. Fixing
linings with today's modern screws is simple, quick and sure.
Steel building frames are ideal for owner builders - two or three
people can erect a frame in as little as a day. Hanging objects such
as frames, cupboards and applicances is easy and can be done using the
normal drills and fasteners available at every hardware store.
Interested in building with steel? Please contact
us to ask any questions and to find out more information.
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