Why Steel
Steel Benefits
- Versatile
- Thermal regulation
- Design flexibility
- Sustainable
- Safer, Protective, Endurance
- Long Life
- 100% Termite Proof
- 100% Mold Proof
- Fire Resistant - Steel is non-combustible so it will not contribute to house fires
- Lightweight but strong
Versatile
To easily create optimum architectural forms to suit your living needs and building conditions.
Long Life
House framing survives for the long run and doesn’t need to be wary of degrading over the year like timber framing.
Design flexibility
Because of its strength, steel is capable of long spans, offering large open spaces without requiring intermediate columns or load bearing walls. This allows increased design flexibility.
Lightweight but strong
Steel framing is manufactured to be light in weight however is very strong. They are made of thin gauge, high tensile steel and have been engineered to achieve a very high efficiency of material use. Framing and trusses are also assembled with high endurance which can withstand harsh weathers conditions like cyclones.
Cheaper
Choosing steel house framings over timber eliminates the need to pay for chemical treatment and inspections to avoid termite and mould infestations.
It is also cheaper for builders since it requires less labor to carry lightweight steel compared to heavy timber. Furthermore, frames and trusses are already customized and assembled at the factory which only requires installation and no on-site cutting or altering.
100% Termite Proof
Ultimately, there will far less likely be a need to have a dispute with builders and owners about extensive termite damages. The builder also does not have to handle a chemically treated product.
Householders appreciate the termite-proof property of steel as they are aware of termites and the widespread damage they inflict with estimated damages costing from $100 million per year upwards to Australian housing which is not worth the risk.
Furthermore, there is always a possibility that termite inspectors may miss an infestation which is not an issue for steel frames since termites do not eat steel.
Thermal regulation
Sustainable
Through the versatility of steel building products, it is easier to make good designs which achieve challenging sustainable targets, Variations in wall thickness, attachment of thermal and acoustic materials and the wide availability of research data take much of the guesswork out of contemporary energy-efficient design.
Steel frames are also fabricated into components made specifically for each individual job, thus minimising wastage due to scrap. Scrap wastage on the actual building site is also minimal because very little if any cutting is required.
Safer, protective, endurance
Framing and trusses are assembled in a way with high endurance which can also withstand weathers like cyclones.
Fire Resistance
Steel is a non-combustible material so it will not contribute to house fires. It is also fully earthed, so the potential for concealed ignition leading to building fires is reduced.
Non absorbent
They do not absorb water in wet weather
Wide availability
The design you want can be built virtually anywhere in Australia
Low maintenance
Requires low cost and effort to keep its design qualities intact
Reliability
You’ll never need to replace your steel building products because of technical fashion or new research
For builders
Steel house framing is manufactured and assembled in our factory which only needs installation from builders which saves time. Hence there is no need to cut/alter material so there is no on-site wastage.
Steel framing is also a lot lighter to carry than timber framing which reduces labour costs.
- Easy to assemble
- Lighter to carry
- less labour
- Ready made
- less on-site wastage: no need to cut/alter material
Time efficient
Since steel has consistent material strength and complies with strict quality controls and tolerances, every stud is a good. This eliminates the process of sorting suitable material pieces.
Healthy lifestyle
Steel does not require the repeated use of chemical treatment to avoid termite infestations to timber house frames. This avoids the incidence of asthma and sensitivity to chemicals is on the increase and steel frames have been used to achieve allergen-free and dust-free interiors. This requires techniques such as special sealing around windows, moisture barrier systems in the walls, extensive insulation, and whole house ventilation systems. Steel frames retain their original dimensions, which is a major factor in maintaining effective long-term sealing.
Steel framing is also a lot lighter to carry than timber framing which reduces labour costs.
How is it environmentally friendly?
- 100% recyclable - Precision cuts for the frames means less onsite wastage and is still 100% recyclable.
- Does not need repetitive toxic treatments which is needed for timber framing
- Minimizes energy usage for heating and cooling over its lifetime
- Unlike timber house frames, steel frames are not affected by mold infestations, termite infestation which eliminates the process of demolishing and further timber wastage during these infestations.