Steel frames and trusses are an essential part of a buildings structure. A builder or homeowner looking to ensure the longevity of their project will find investing in quality steel frames and trusses a smart choice. High-quality steel frames and trusses offer many advantages over other materials, including durability, flexibility, cost efficiency, fire resistance, and more.

With so many framing options available, it can be hard to know which to choose from. To help you better understand steel framing, we have compiled some information on the benefits of choosing steel for your build. Because investing in quality steel frames and trusses is an investment in your building’s longevity.

DECADES OF DURABILITY

Steel frames and trusses offer long-lasting durability for your construction needs. Steel is light weight yet strong and can endure extreme conditions. Corrosion resistant, chemical free and termite resistant makes it the ideal material for both interior and exterior structures.

Steel frames and trusses provide superior structural strength when compared to other materials like timber, which can rot or warp over time. This durability also makes steel frames and trusses more cost-effective in the long run since they won’t need to be replaced or repaired as frequently as other materials would.

LOW ONGOING MAINTENANCE

Not only are steel frames and trusses more durable than other materials, but they are also easier to maintain. Unlike timber, which can be significantly impacted by rot leading to mold attacks as well as termite infestations, steel frames do not absorb moisture and cannot be eaten by termites or borers. Steel frames are made from high tensile steel, allowing them to withstand heavy loads over larger spans without compromising their structural integrity. And because our steel frames and trusses are manufactured straight and stay that way for years to come, you won’t have to worry about cracked walls, jammed doors, and waving rooflines. This all adds up to lower ongoing maintenance costs and less time needing to be spent rectifying issues.

ENDLESS DESIGN POSSIBILITIES

Quality steel frames and trusses can provide builders and homeowners with more design options than almost any other building material on the market today. With steel’s incredible strength-to-weight ratio, you can create unique designs, large open spaces and work within challenging terrains while using fewer building materials than traditional methods like timber, masonry, or concrete. This strength affords architects and building designers a greater degree of design flexibility without having to worry about the structural integrity of the building.

UNPARALLELED FIRE SAFETY

Perhaps one of the most important benefits of investing in quality steel frames and trusses is their fire-resistant qualities. Steel makes for an ideal framing material for buildings impacted by bush fire levels. Steel will not burn or contribute to a fire and has an exceptionally high melting point of over 1000 degrees Celsius, higher than the temperature of most building fires.

FAST INSTALLATION TIME

One of the great advantages of using steel frames and trusses when constructing new buildings is their fast installation time compared to other materials like masonry or timber framing. Their lightweight nature makes them easier to handle and because they are preassembled you can reduce your labour costs and time on site – allowing you to become more efficient. They also come pre-punched with plumbing and electrical service holes so your ongoing build can continue to be efficient in both time and costs.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

Investing in high-grade steel frames and trusses is beneficial to the environment because steel is 100% recyclable and can be infinitely recycled. Our steel is partially made from recycled steel – old cars in fact. Using steel for your framing needs, helps reduce the amount of construction waste that ends up in landfill and reduces deforestation and the habitat destruction of millions of wildlife.

Making use of recyclable materials instead of extracting finite resources from the ground is not only financially sound but also significantly helps to reduce our negative impact on the planet. By reusing existing materials for construction purposes, we can conserve natural resources and create a more sustainable environment each time something new is built.

CONCLUSION

Investing in quality steel frames and trusses for building construction projects has multiple benefits that range from greater cost-efficiencies to design flexibility, fire resistance, and faster installation. Constructing buildings with steel frames and trusses is an efficient option that provides superior structural strength while being environmentally friendly.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR QUALITY STEEL FRAMES AND TRUSSES FOR YOUR NEXT BUILDING PROJECT?

Look no further than Metframe Australia – a leader in manufacturing quality steel frames and trusses, you can trust in our experience, capability, and end to end service. Contact us today to start using steel frames and trusses on your next build!

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