Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Steel frame vs timber 10Sep 24, 2008 5:50 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Steel frame vs timber 16Sep 24, 2008 10:53 pm Michelle If I had my way over again, I would do steel, for strength and to combat White ants. I agree with Michelle. Also like to know when the builder uses steel, does it means that for 2 stories ones, the flooring for upstairs will also be in steel? If so, that would be an excellent idea! As one of the major problem with our house is, our builder spent 6 weeks to finish the brick work. During that looooooooong period, our floor board was soaked in water due to long rainy period.....very bad! Re: Steel frame vs timber 17Sep 25, 2008 12:56 am A further question on steel frame: was told that with steel frame and trusses, this will ensure "true-straight ceilings with no waves or joint cracks". Is this true? I mean, what's the chance of these happening/not-happening with timber frame?
Thank for input. IFTE Re: Steel frame vs timber 18Sep 25, 2008 7:07 am in_for_the_experience A further question on steel frame: was told that with steel frame and trusses, this will ensure "true-straight ceilings with no waves or joint cracks". Is this true? I mean, what's the chance of these happening/not-happening with timber frame? Thank for input. IFTE I live in a 4 yr old townhouse at the moment which is timber frame. And there is cracks everywhere in the plasterwork. Mainly in the ceiling and corners of the cornices. If this is avoided with steel frame then that would be a great benefit. Re: Steel frame vs timber 19Sep 25, 2008 8:04 am Regarding the bending steel issue. I did not say you can bend only flex. That is when I grabbed the steel beam with both hands (spaced about 40cm apart and twisted, it was easy enough to move it slightly. That's what I meant by flexing it. It has a bit of "give" in it. I hope that clarifies my earlier comment. Re: Steel frame vs timber 20Sep 25, 2008 9:45 am ahuang Also like to know when the builder uses steel, does it means that for 2 stories ones, the flooring for upstairs will also be in steel? No ... even the framing of the upstair floor is timber (actually a combination of timber and steel). We didn't go with JGK because of steel frame, so it wasn't a big deal for us, but might be an issue for someone else. This is 100% true. You can not hang anything on steel frames. very frustrating 8 10458 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 15024 Hi, We have a single story MacDonald Jones house, on a waffle pod slab with steel frame. Are we able to build a second story extension? Other info is we are 900mm from… 0 9306 |