1800 STEEL 1
1800 78335 1
(03)451 78335
NSW : 10 Heald Rd Ingleburn NSW 2565.
VIC : 142 Ashley St. Maidstone VIC 3012
1800 STEEL 1
1800 78335 1
(03)451 78335
NSW : 10 Heald Rd Ingleburn NSW 2565.
VIC : 142 Ashley St. Maidstone VIC 3012
Steel frame manufacturers and fabricators can produce almost any one or two storey home design seen in Australia today and recently steel frames have been used in some three and four storey designs. Because house frames made from TRUECORE® steel have a high strength-to-weight ratio and stay straight and true, they’re an ideal choice for modern home design. Long spans, open plan living spaces, architectural rooflines; they’re all possible with the inner strength of TRUECORE® steel. And frames made from TRUECORE® steel are suitable for both flat and sloping blocks.
Steel framing has been successfully used in housing since the early 1950’s and in recent years has gained in popularity. There are well-known and reputable builders in Australia who recognise the benefits of TRUECORE® steel and building steel framed houses.
Steel is inherently strong and TRUECORE® steel meets the requirements of all relevant Australian Standards. Most modern systems use high tensile steel components and appropriate jointing methods, and are engineered to meet the relevant structural requirements of the National Construction Code.
There will be no initial shrinkage or swelling of a frame made from TRUECORE® steel as there is no absorption or drying of moisture in steel frames. Steel framing in a properly constructed and insulated home expands and contracts in response to temperature changes at rates reasonably similar to those of other building materials. And steel frames won’t shrink, twist or warp over time so there’s less chance of sticking doors and window jambs, nail pops and wavy roof lines due to frame movement.
A properly installed frame shouldn’t generate noise and in a well-constructed and insulated home, thermally induced noise is no more likely with steel framing than homes with frames made from other building materials.
Yes. When used as part of the NASH bushfire standard, frames made from TRUECORE® steel provide simple design solutions to achieve compliance when building, even in a flame zone. For further information please refer to the National Association of Steel-Framed Housing’s Standard ‘Steel Frames Construction in Bushfire Areas’ or visit www.nash.asn.au/nash/safety-and-security/bushfires. We also recommend you speak with your builder about the suitability of steel framing for your particular build.
Frames made from TRUECORE® steel are 100% termite and borer proof. As anyone who’s had to deal with termites would probably tell you, it’s worth doing everything you can to stop them, right from the start. Termites are a problem in Australia and damage to a house frame by termites and borers can be silent and invisible to the eye. Rectification may involve replacement of the damaged frame and other building components and the damage may not be covered in standard insurance policies. Regular termite inspections are recommended to check the other building components in homes.
At Steel Frames & Trusses, we procure world class quality steel from TRUECORE® giving you one of the most reliable products in the industry. Prefabricated and accurate, frames made with the inner strength of TRUECORE® steel are straight and true resulting in strong lines and a beautiful finish.
Our frames for every project are individually engineered which results in faster installation, minimum wastage and of course, less worry for the homeowner, builder and architect. TRUECORE® steel is made by BlueScope, the manufacturers of COLORBOND® steel. TRUECORE® steel is made to all relevant Australian standards and tested for quality and consistency.
How is that for peace of mind?
