Steel framing is a popular form of structural engineering that uses steel instead of wooden beams, joists, and other components typically used in traditional wooden frame buildings. This type of construction offers many advantages over wooden frames, including strength, durability, and easy installation.
Steel framing is ideal for building construction, providing each structure with increased longevity and enhanced safety.
Strength & Durability
Steel framing’s worldwide reputation of superior strength and resilience is well deserved. In comparison to alternate construction materials such as wood, steel frame structures can withstand even the most extreme weather conditions without any noticeable signs of wear or tear. This assures you that your structure will not require frequent upkeep and guarantees a safe space for its occupants at all times.
Ease of Installation
Another benefit of using steel framing is the ease of installation. Steel frames are easy to assemble since they often come pre-made or in components easily assembled on-site by building contractors. This makes them much easier to install than other traditional building materials like wood which require more laborious installation processes.
High Resistance to Extreme Weather Conditions
Steel provides excellent fire resistance compared to other traditional building materials such as wood since it does not burn easily and does not give off toxic fumes when exposed to heat or flame. This means that if a fire should occur while your building is under construction, there will be less chance of damage and structural deterioration due to the use of steel frames rather than another material such as wood or concrete.
In addition to providing superior fire resistance, steel also offers high resistance against more common types of extreme weather conditions, high winds, and flooding that frequently occurs in Australia and around the world.
“About 20% of the total cost of building new construction is spent on framing and trusses. While you may think steel framing would be significantly more than wood framing, the truth is structural steel panels cost only about 5% more than wood trusses, the advantage, Strength and Durability”
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