Why Steel Framing?
There are a number of reasons why steel framing is the better option for
residential and commercial construction.
1. Reduce construction costs
Final construction costs are lower with lightweight steel framing. Better still, steel framing can be erected faster. Plus, it’s sub-trade friendly with pre-punched service holes and plastic grommets to protect cable sheathing and pipe work.
2. Lightweight and weatherproof
It’s 60% lighter than timber, plus it’s weather resistant and doesn’t absorb moisture, so it’s easier to handle in wet conditions and doesn’t hold up interior finishing.
4. Safer on health
Steel doesn’t attract mould or termites so home owners are protected. It also doesn’t contain nasty chemicals and is 100% recyclable (unlike timber).
6. Design flexibility
Whether you’re building the interior for a warehouse, luxury multi-storey architectural home or office complex, steel framing offers the design flexibility to be used in virtually any architectural design.
3. More professional finish
Steel framing delivers cleaner lines and a sleeker look with less cracking and popping of finishes, which means a better quality finish and fewer call-backs.
5. Fewer 'call-backs"
Steel doesn’t shrink, expand or move, so frames shifting during and after construction will be a thing of the past.
7. Earthquake performance
In tests, steel framing has proven to handle earthquakes very effectively so it’s ideal for earthquake zones.