Light gauge steel framing uses advanced design
and engineering software, computer-controlled manufacture, and high
quality materials to deliver a rapid, economical, sustainable, and reliable construction system.
Steel framing boasts many benefits such as consistent quality, code
compliance, light weight, resistant to termites, pests, mold and
mildew, is non-combustible, environmentally friendly, and durable.
The idea behind steel framed housing is to use light, strong,
cold-formed steel sections to make up the structural frame similar to
traditional timber construction.
Finished cold-formed steel homes will be indistinguishable from other
homes because the framing material doesn't affect the architectural
style. The greater span capability of steel allows designs to
incorporate larger interior open spaces and dramatic architectural
features.
Lightweight Steel Framing is also a good
option for low to medium rise structures such as schools, shopping
malls, hotels, office buildings, assisted care facilities, and low
income housing.
Lightweight steel is used in the wall, floor and roof
assemblies in buildings from one to six stories. Lightweight steel
alone can provide all necessary structural elements or it can be used
in combination with other material for greater building diversity and
scope.
