-- Reasons Why You Should Build a
Steel Frame Home --
Today's article came to us from Sachin of WebProfits.com.au ... and offers some benefits to steel frame construction:
There are many benefits of having a
steel frame home. You can easily build your own steel frame home as
there are
kit homes that come with a choice of either a
timber or steel frames. By having a steel frame your finished home
will still look exactly the same as a timber framed home, just with
some added benefits. You can even make the usual improvements, like
adding patios
and a veranda.
Strong and lightweight
By having a steel frame work your kit
home is both strong and lightweight. It will resist water and fire
damage a lot better and the steel will also maintain its shape,
unlike timber which can bow. Because of it's strength you don't have
to have load baring walls, which means you can design your home to
have rooms of any size or shape that you wish. By having a kit home
with a steel frame it will give you the flexibility to have a home
with large rooms and you can also pick a different design from a
standard kit home. You will find that the strength of a steel frame
stand up much better to storms and other fierce weather.
Pest resistant
If you choose to have a kit home with a
steel frame you are also choosing a design that is also pest
resistant. A timber frame can be damaged by termites which is
extremely damaging to the entire structure of your home. Structural
damage that is caused by pests can often lead to thousands of dollars
damage and you may find it easier to just replace the damaged
sections completely which would be very costly. Termites are small
insects but they can do a lot of damage. If left too long this
damage can get worse until it is too late. They feed on wood, such
as the timber frames of houses, and live in large colonies meaning an
infestation can completely destroy a home. If you have a kit home
with a steel frame you will eliminate this problem.
Fire resistant
A steel frame work is also fire
resistant, unlike a timber frame, so this means that if there is a
house fire or a bush fire you will not have to rebuild your entire
home if you are caught up in the fire. A steel frame will withstand
a fire and when you go to rebuild you don't have to replace the
frame, saving yourself a considerable amount of money.
Affordable
Having a steel frame kit home is a much
more affordable way build your own home. A steel frame is easy to
construct and will come with instructions as to how to put it
together. Having a kit home with a steel frame you will find it is
easier for you to construct your home yourself. The steel will come
delivered in the correct size pieces to put the frame work together
and by following the instructions you can easily put together the
framework. If you have any troubles constructed it contact the kit
home company and they will be able to help you, otherwise you can
hire a builder to do the work for you.
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i read your blogs so informative. it is great post
ReplyDeleteThanks for being so detailed and specific on Steel Frame Construction . I really appreciate all of theses notes.
ReplyDeletegreat tip. durability meets practicality. Build a home that will last, the one that you won't regret. The one that won't consume all your savings, time and energy. Choosing a fabricated steel frame.
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