Light Metal Framing Construction

Light steel buildings which can be both residential and commercial consist of steel frames and trusses that are.

Light metal framing construction.

Framing in construction is the fitting together of pieces to give a structure support and shape. Steel ranges drastically between 0 50 and 75 per linear foot and is the only type of metal framing available for both residential and commercial structures. Framing materials are usually wood engineered wood or structural steel the alternative to framed construction is generally called mass wall construction where horizontal layers of stacked materials such as log building masonry rammed earth adobe etc. Light steel frame construction is a green building solution that is growing at a rapid rate in south africa due to it being a cost effective and quick building process while compromising nothing on quality and aesthetics.

Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. There are two types of steel used cold rolled light gauge and hot rolled structural beams both types are impervious to rot and insects while being nearly fire proof. This is in contrast to thicker hot rolled sections that are shaped while the steel is molten hot. Item 15418 model 139495.