Steelframe Systems, South Africa
 SA Steelframe Systems is progressively replacing traditional labour intensive building methods and materials. We offer both designers and potential homeowners the freedom to express their natural artistic flare without compromising quality or overall cost. Design freedom, energy efficiency, ease of maintenance, cost effectiveness, versatility and engineered quality are all characteristics that are synonymous with SA Steelframe Systems.
SA Steelframe Systems offers cold formed steel framing solutions that are flexible, cost effective and compatible. We offer the highest quality load bearing light gauge steel framing products, whilst being cultural and environmental stewards in the communities in which we live and work.
SA Steelframe Systems is a fully integrated designer and manufacturer of framing solutions addressing both the commercial and residential markets. We are fully fledged members of SASFA.
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Steel is a Superior Construction Material
- Highest strength-to-weight-ratio
- 100% recycable
- Non-combustible-does not burn and will not fuel a fire
- Inorganic-will not rot, warp, split, crack or creep
- Dimensionally stable-does not expand or contract with moisture content
- Consistent material quality-produced according to steel manufacturers standards
Benefits to the Consumer
- High strength results in safer structures, less maintenance and slow ageing of structure
- Fire Safety
- Not vulnerable to termites
- No toxic chemicals are used to treat steel, unlike timber
- Not vulnerable to fungi or organism
- Less chance of foundation problems since its 5 x lighter than wood, resulting in less movement
- Less probability of damage in earthquake or high winds due to lighter structure, stronger connections, riveted and screwed versus nail.
Benefits to the Builder
- Lighter than other framing materials-no lifting equipment needed on site. One person can carry a 5 metre fabricated panel
- Easy material selection-no need to cull or sort
- Straight walls and square corners
- Call backs due to cracks are eliminated
- Windows and doors open as they should
- Less scrap and waste (2% for steel versus 20% for wood)
- No drying out period in wet weather, no delays
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Builders respond well to the accurately designed frames which neither shrink, nor twist and offer material and labour savings! From a consumer point of view Steelframe Systems will be especially welcome in areas susceptible to termites. Surrounding soil will never require hazardous chemical treatments, something that causes great concern. Using Steelframe systems removes the need for battens since the nogging rows of the frames act as the roof's fixing points. Steelframe SA introduces an economical and high quality system onto the market that leverages off the benefits of steel to allow builders and consumers rewards through quick installations, lower cost and long term performance.
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