Is steel slower or faster to build with?
Working with steel can provide time savings on the total build project. Frames and trusses are usually supplied pre-assembled and ready to stand on site. Steel frames are light and easy to move (approx 1/3 weight of timber) and erecting steel is not so weather dependent. Builders also report less maintenance problems with steel frames, resulting in less remedial work from call backs.
How do I create electrical and plumbing service holes?
FRAMETEK Steel Framing is trade friendly and service holes are pre-punched with plastic grommets to protect services. Additional service holes are easily drilled or can be made cleanly with a stub punch.
Interior linings, how to fix?
Wall linings are glued and screw-fixed in place. Fixings are available from your local building merchant. Ask FRAMETEK or your supplier for details.
Steel framing and electricity, is it safe?
Yes, standard trade practice is to earth steel frames, so if they do become exposed to live-wires the earthing creates a short which trips the residual current safety switch and reduces the chance of electrocution. Tests also show steel framing offers better protection in a lightning storm, if struck, the charge will be redirected straight to the ground via the earth wire, reducing the likelihood of fire or injury. |
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Do I need a new set of tools?
No, the FRAMETEK Steel Framing system requires few specialist tools. You will need a pair of quality tin snips, an impact driver with bits including 150mm bits for screwing into deep corners and a hole saw (34mm) to make any additional service holes. No welding equipment is required.
Is steel framing a good choice of material when looking to build a healthy home?
A steel framed home is a healthy home. AXXIS® steel is the framing material to be awarded the Sensitive Choice blue butterfly by The Asthma Foundation. Steel framing does not leach toxic chemicals, it will not act as a food source for mould and in the unfortunate event of moisture ingress, will not rot or promote mould growth.
We want steel framing but what about the floors?
Is steel an option?
The FRAMETEK Steel Floor Joist system is the logical choice. There are no issues with moisture, squeaking, growing or shrinking as with timber floors. Our steel joist systems are strong, spanning up to 6.9 metres and are both fire and noise rated to Winstone Wallboard specifications. |
