Light gauge steel framing systems
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Light-gauge steel framing systems consist of structural frames fabricated using cold formed steel sections. They can be used throughout a structure, including load-bearing exterior walls, non-load bearing interior walls, floor joists, curtain walls and roof trusses.
Cold formed steel sections are light weight but high tensile and also galvanized (Z-275gsm / 550Mpa)
Their benefits include:
- Fast and clean construction.
- Flexibility.
- Cost efficient.
- Durable.
- Robust structural performance.
- Enhanced thermal performance (reference required).
- Sustainable construction (reference required).
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