STRENGTH-TO-WEIGHT RATIO
Steel has highest strength-to-weight ratio compared to most conventional building materials hence is simply a superior choice
Engineering Design Flexibility
Steel offers much longer span and open plans compared to Timber allowing infinite & unrestricted possibilities of innovative design & layout.
CAMBER SUPPORT
Steel is straight unlike timber which is naturally camber and may require structural support to counteract deflection. This also makes timber members hard to connect. Steel frames do not have these issues.
CONSISTENT QUALITY
Steel is produced with strict AS construction code and Australian standards and had consistent material quality unlike timber which has too many variable.
TRADES PIECE OF MIND
Steel frames are pre-punched with service holes for electric and plumbing services.
ACCURATE CONSTRUCTION
Steel frames are cut to precise specifications for more accurate construction.
FASTER ASSEMBLY TIME
Steel frames are up to 50% faster to construct compared to timber frames due to the precision and accuracy of the prefabrication, reducing the build time and labour cost.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS
Steel frames are easy to assemble with minimum tools. No cutting equipment’s and nail guns required making installation less labour intensive.
CLADDING MATERIAL
In general, any cladding (brick veneer, light weight concrete, boards, hebel, tiled roofs & etc.) used with timber frames can be adapted with steel frames.
WEATHER IMPACT
No downtime due to poor weather conditions. No drying out period resulting faster lockup stage.
STRUCTURAL STRENGTH
Steel frame members are connected with rivets and screws vs nails in case of timber frames hence steel frames offers stronger connections.
MATERIAL WASTAGE
Steel framing produces much less waste (2% for steel vs 20% for timber).
FINISHED PRODUCT
Steel framing produces much less waste (2% for steel vs 20% for timber).
MAINTENANCE ISSUES
Steel frames do not have any major settling problems that can cause cracks and more maintenance call back.