Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Steel Frame - Pros/Cons? 8Jun 03, 2020 1:28 pm We have a steel frame and I wouldn't choose one again without insulating all the internal walls. Thermally our house seems to perform well and we had no issue achieving 6 stars without any upgrades. Also we haven't had any trades express concern or charge any more for any installations. However the sound travels through the frame far too easily. The walls sound hollow and tinny. If the kids only lightly bump a wall we're up to investigate what's happened! The internal walls that are insulated are fine. Might not bother everyone but I'm pretty sensitive to sound. Standard uninsulated double brick has an R value of around 0.7. An insulated standard 90mm stud timber frame can have an R value of around 2.7. Even if you insulate a… 17 12062 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 14449 This is 100% true. You can not hang anything on steel frames. very frustrating 8 8036 |