Why Steel for Framing?
Here’s a few good reasons why we like to build houses with steel framing:
- 100% recyclable
- 50 year AXXIS® NZ Steel durability statement
- Light weight
- High strength
- Faster on site with reduced temporary bracing and no re-work
- Extremely stable, does not shrink, warp or twist so no builder call-backs for sticking doors, windows or shrinking walls
- High quality of finished interiors due of the straightness of framing and studs
- Cannot support growth of harmful mould, algae or fungus
- Proven over time in New Zealand and all around the world
- Compatible with any roofing and cladding system
- Zero water content means lining can start as soon as the building is closed in
- Zero water absorption means no delays due to wet weather (apparently it rains in New Zealand!)
- Superior quality for a similar cost to traditional framing products
- Most service holes for electrical and plumbing are pre punched
- Computer manufacture ensures accuracy and minimal waste
- Engineer bracing design is included in quote
- Bracing is achieved using a combination of “K” braces in the framing system and standard fixed gib. There is generally no need for specific ply or gib bracing
- Carries the Asthma foundation tick. No leaching of toxic chemicals
- Reduced waste on the building sites
More can be seen here and we have a current project underway in Mt Eden here.
