Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Noisy steel? 10Dec 07, 2006 6:53 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Noisy steel? 11Dec 13, 2006 7:39 pm Just finished owner building a steel framed house, partially on concrete slabs, partially on a steel floor, all this over a couple of levels.
It's been very hot lately but not a sound from this building. Its a riveted frame and components are screwed together, still not a sound. Its not even noisy when it rains (not often) since I have a 50mm blanket under the roof steel. The only problem is that plumbers and electricians find it a nightmare to do their job since you just can't drill and cut into studs, plates etc. Fixing internal timber is a problem too as hand nailing is impossible and gun nailing is poor quality, using screws is the answer but tricky to use leaving big holes to fill. If you're paying a builder though it won't be your problem. I would NOT build in steel again (as an owner builder) because of these problems but I WOULD build on a steel floor on steel posts. This fixes the termite problem and allows more difficult sites to be utilised. Re: Noisy steel? 12Jan 05, 2007 7:01 pm Hi,
I am looking at buying a steel frame home, Someone i know live's down the road so i asked him if he knew of any reason why they would be selling etc etc, the only reason he could think of was the man who owns the house once said it was noisy due creaks from the steel frame . my question is if a steel frame is noisy can it be rectified also the building report states " there are several supporting metal posts that are in contact with internal surfaces of brick walls and spanning metal termite barriers. it appears an extra bearer has been installed to front central section of building where no concrete footings have been provided below supporting posts". could any of these be causing some of the creaking? any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated Re: Noisy steel? 13Jan 05, 2007 11:22 pm I have lived in a steel framed house for over three years and the house has not made any of that noise.After lived in a house that had white ants.If I had my way I would build in steel again but the builder does not do it Re: Noisy steel? 14Feb 18, 2009 12:59 pm I live in steel frame house with steel roof sheeting and I dint beleive it has any insualtion on the cieling or under to roof sheeting.
For the most part it doesnt creak but sometimes and usually when the sun comes out to heat the roof after being blocked by clouds you can hear it creak and pop a bit. Doesnt happen that often and would likely be muffled if i had some insulation. The steel does however transmit noise more than wood, for instance if a door was slammed it would echo throughout the house, if I was to knock on the wall you could hear it well on the other side of the house. But all and all its not a noticable enough difference for it to be an issue i remember the wood frame house I used to live in creaked occasionally too. Re: Noisy steel? 16Feb 18, 2009 1:57 pm I currently live in a Steel framed home..this is my second... we also have a colourbond roof. I have never heard a noise at all from the steel frame. To be honest i would never consider timber again... We were eaten out once in an earlier timber frame home and that is scarey particularly when you find out when you have sold it ( exchanged contracts subject to a building inspection) and bought another home...very messy,stressfull and expensive. Steel for me everytime... steel homes are built to last... and I notice the Sydney harbour bridge was built out of steel not timber... to me there is no comparison... its Rolls Royce stuff !! Life is an enjoyment, enjoy it Re: Noisy steel? 17Feb 18, 2009 2:12 pm Does anyone know what type of timber protection methods there are and how effective they are? White Ants are a concern... unless the treatments available are guaranteed to work? Re: Noisy steel? 18Feb 18, 2009 8:17 pm piranha I live in steel frame house with steel roof sheeting and I dint beleive it has any insualtion on the cieling or under to roof sheeting. For the most part it doesnt creak but sometimes and usually when the sun comes out to heat the roof after being blocked by clouds you can hear it creak and pop a bit. Doesnt happen that often and would likely be muffled if i had some insulation. The steel does however transmit noise more than wood, for instance if a door was slammed it would echo throughout the house, if I was to knock on the wall you could hear it well on the other side of the house. But all and all its not a noticable enough difference for it to be an issue i remember the wood frame house I used to live in creaked occasionally too. I'm interested to know what prompted you to bump a 2-year old thread Pirahna? As a soon-to-be steel frame builder! JB Noisy steel? 19Feb 03, 2011 10:01 pm Hi! Anyone here have or had a 2 story steel frame home? Is/was it 'unbearably noisy'. I heard 2 story steel is, but single level is ok. I want to build 2 story steel. Thanks for any reply Re: Noisy steel? 20Feb 03, 2011 10:15 pm We just finished building a steel frame home, as we are on a slopping block the house is on a single level at the top and double at the back. IT DOES NOT CREAK IT IS NOT NOISY AT ALL. It did not bother us if we built with steel or timber but the builder wanted to build a steel frame home so he asked if he could do so on our place. Cheers Lou http://take2-customdesigndownslope.blogspot.com 07-10-09 omg they have cut the block 14-05-10 we finally have the keys 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 14963 Hi, I have a double and whenever the wind picks up I can hear alot of banging in certain areas of the house. I've had a look round and can't see any obvious issue but… 0 10803 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Thanks Chippy . Did also see a YouTube video before. Removed them . Thanks again for the advice. 2 14783 |