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Cost

NO, using steel in the design allows for longer spans, up to 7 meters on floors and 12-16 meters for roofs trusses (depending on the design loads). This reduces installation time, increases productivity, and requires less structural steel.

Unlike timber, which is often ordered in set lengths and leads to up to 20% waste due to off cuts, steel is different. Steel production involves CAD modelling, ensuring the exact needed product is fabricated through CNC machines, reducing waste to less than 1%

This figure varies from 15Kg/M2 to 22Kg/M2 of a floor space

Fire & Safety

YES, this is usually achieved by how the system is designed/detailed and applying the right fire protections products on the top.

NO, because steel doesn’t burn, it won’t initiate or accelerate fires. This can potentially lead to lower insurance rates, as steel doesn’t contribute to the fuel in a fire.

NO, because steel doesn’t burn, it won’t initiate or accelerate fires. This can potentially lead to lower insurance rates, as steel doesn’t contribute to the fuel in a fire.

Yes, a steel frame offers better protection for occupants in case of a lightning strike by providing a direct path to the ground, reducing the risk of explosions or secondary fires.

Construction

You can build buildings up to 5 stories.

Certainly, cold-formed steel studs can withstand axial loads. A 0.75-gauge stud has ultimate strength of 16 KN, while a 0.95-gauge stud can handle up to 30 KN

NO, steel frames enable larger open spaces in homes because of their strength, allowing for longer spans. The straight walls allow for traditional finishing materials, making the interior look just like any other home. The same exterior finishes used in standard construction can be applied to steel frames.

Certainly, we ensure compliance by having our designs certified by accredited engineers, giving you a fully compliant building.

Energy Rating

Absolutely. Steel framing can meet or even surpass government energy efficiency standards. Its straight and stable nature helps prevent cracks from shrinkage or warping and also prevents air leaks, which can lead to energy loss.

YES, same insulation that is used to insulate a timber structure will be used for the steel frame structure.

Production

  1. Estimating
  2. Quote acceptance and pay deposit
  3. 3-D modelling and generating PRELIM drawings
  4. Design review with client.
  5. Production

Will need architectural and structural drawings and we usually get back to you with a fully detailed quote within couple of weeks.

We offer full design service including the drafting of structural steel avoiding coordination with other trades.

We don’t install but we can facilitate getting quotes from installers to your project.

Environmental

No, steel is hot dipped in an aluminium, zinc and magnesium alloy protects the steel from corrosion for the life of the structure.

Zinc alum coated Steel will not crack, shrink, splinter, creep, split, warp, swell or rot. Steel is impervious to termites and wood destroying insects.

Mold needs spores, moisture, and organic materials to grow. Steel lacks organic materials, so it can’t support mould. But if organic residue is left on steel, there’s a chance mould could grow.

Steel framing is an eco-friendly choice for building homes. To frame a 180 m2 home, it takes 40-50 trees. while Steel has a high recycling rate of more than 60%, making it a valuable resource that shouldn’t go to waste in landfills.