Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Steel Frame builders 3Apr 28, 2015 8:40 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Steel Frame builders 9Apr 30, 2015 8:05 pm I've built both steel and timber frames. Personally I wouldn't have a steel frame for myself. The only real positives I've come up with is that steel frames are lighter and straighter. Also putting a tile roof on a steel frame is more difficult as the steel frame doesn't deal with compressive forces as well as timber does. Also, because steel works more with tension and sheer fixings the connections are more important than timber structures where if something is missed it's still not likely to fall down as members are actually supported. (some may disagree, but that's the way I see it. Steel frames are also pretty much self certified as the average certifier doesn't know anything about them. Also look for doors that move as fixings are made more difficult when combining 2 totally different materials. Re: Steel Frame builders 10Apr 30, 2015 8:07 pm Beetaloo On a positive note, steel frames are generally straight and do not warp. Steel might not warp if left to the elements, but steel will buckle. Steel gives way without warning. Not that we build houses planned around worst case emergencies, But I've heard fire fighters will not go into a burning steel home Hi I am wanting some opinions about the build of a steel shed I am going to get one about 4.5 x 2.5 m steel shed and the height will be about 2.3-2.4m high The one I am… 0 14387 This is 100% true. You can not hang anything on steel frames. very frustrating 8 4116 Hi, I have a steel frame house which was built 2 years ago. When you are down stairs you can hear clunking noises when someone is walking around. We were told if you… 0 4412 |