Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Steel frame versus timber frame 3Nov 14, 2010 8:45 pm Some people don't have time to do the job right the first time, but seem to have plenty of time to fix their mistakes. Build Thread Re: Steel frame versus timber frame 9Dec 27, 2010 7:00 am taki Not sure about other builders, but mine told me I cannot have steel frame with tiled roof, something about the roof trusses not being able to support the weight of tiles. There is 1.2 m between the supports and can't be changed, as opposed to 60cm gap between timber supports for the roof. Maybe there is a difference between types of steel frames? Partially correct. 1200 centres are normal for colourbond roofs, 600 for tiles. You can do either with steel frames. This is 100% true. You can not hang anything on steel frames. very frustrating 8 8052 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 14458 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 |