Steel frame

Steel framed houses

A galvanised steel skeleton produced to the millimetre, clad with the finish you choose. Durable, dimensionally stable and bolted together on site.

Two storey steel framed house

Why a steel frame

Light gauge galvanised steel does not warp, rot or feed termites, and it holds its shape in humid and coastal climates where timber struggles. The profiles are rolled to the exact length in the factory, so the frame goes up square and the cladding fits without adjustment.

What the frame carries

Wall panels, insulation, plasterboard or fibre cement inside, and almost any finish outside — render, siding, brick slips or stone. Roofs can be metal sheet, shingle or tile within the calculated load. Single storey and two storey layouts are both standard.

Design and calculation

Frames are calculated to the AISI North American Standard for Cold Formed Steel Structures or to Eurocode 3, with the wind and snow loads of your location. You receive the structural drawings with the offer, which is usually what a local building authority asks for.

  • Galvanised profiles, factory cut
  • Bolted connections, no site welding
  • AISI or Eurocode 3 calculations
  • Single or two storey

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does a steel framed house handle earthquakes?
A light frame is an advantage. Lower mass means lower inertial forces, and bolted steel connections are ductile rather than brittle.
Does the steel rust near the sea?
The profiles are hot dip galvanised and sit inside the wall build-up, protected from moisture. In coastal projects we increase the coating class.
Can I build two storeys?
Yes. Four of our catalog models are two storey, and custom two storey layouts are calculated per project.

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Tell us about your project

Send the model, the quantity and the destination port or city. We reply with a price, the shipping volume and a delivery schedule.

  • Factory-made modules, shipped worldwide
  • Catalog models or your own drawings
  • Camps, clinics, schools and dormitories