Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 24, 2009 6:28 pm http://take2-customdesigndownslope.blogspot.com 07-10-09 omg they have cut the block 14-05-10 we finally have the keys Re: Timber or Steel Frame? 4Sep 25, 2009 9:48 am Built Liberty 42 - Handover 26th Feb 2010 forum thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=17243 Re: Timber or Steel Frame? 7Sep 25, 2009 6:00 pm http://take2-customdesigndownslope.blogspot.com 07-10-09 omg they have cut the block 14-05-10 we finally have the keys Re: Timber or Steel Frame? 16Jan 09, 2014 8:57 am I found this article and I think it explains the pros and cons of each really well, thought I'd share - http://www.desudesignerhomes.com.au/timber-or-steel/ More than anything it's saying it depends on your design and where you're building. I think if price isn't a factor then choose steel frame! That's just my opinion. Actually, furthermore, I've just called these guys and regarding the creaking and expanding and contracting - the guy said that the better the insulation around the steel, the less you'll hear it plus he also said that plaster board and fiber cement cladding expands and contracts at approx the same rate so if building in steel, try and build in those materials because if they're moving together there shouldn't be an issue - aka that'll prevent the cracks. But in that article on their site, they also say that your home can crack with timber frame as well because it's not as straight as steel. Just worth considering I think. Hope this helps. Re: Timber or Steel Frame? 17Apr 20, 2018 9:40 am Greetings, thank you all for valuable feedbacks and i am now convince that steel frame is the way to go. Could you recommend any steel frame manufacturers in Sydney metro for my new build? Thanking in advance for your advise. Regards Henry Re: Timber or Steel Frame? 18Oct 15, 2019 9:40 pm [JADED] I lived in a steel frame house for 20 years ... and couldnt think of anything better. Our current house is timber frame.. I didnt bother to ask about price diff of steel.. thought it would be way more exxy. Much stronger, no termites, and less fuel in the event there is a fire... what more can you want ? So, the steel frame home that you rate highly of, was this a single story or 2-story house? Re: Timber or Steel Frame? 19Oct 15, 2019 9:43 pm civarow Greetings, thank you all for valuable feedbacks and i am now convince that steel frame is the way to go. Could you recommend any steel frame manufacturers in Sydney metro for my new build? Thanking in advance for your advise. Regards Henry Did you end up following through with the steel frame? Was this a single story or 2-story house? This is 100% true. You can not hang anything on steel frames. very frustrating 8 8033 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 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 4461 |