Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Steel Frame - Pros/Cons? 6Jun 02, 2020 12:39 pm Norfolk Is the Steel frame system thermally broken? Re: Steel Frame - Pros/Cons? 7Jun 02, 2020 1:18 pm Norfolk Is the Steel frame system thermally broken? Usually only internal studs, but again, depending on how it is built, e.g. how internal studs connect to ceiling beams. There are ways to thermally break external frames by using EPS (or better XPS) boards in front of the framing, but this generally implies facade changes and other issues coming together with poly cladding. Re: Steel Frame - Pros/Cons? 8Jun 03, 2020 2:28 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 10156 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 10554 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 3030 |