We believe that the future of construction lies in sustainable materials that are delivered using fast modern methods. Cold Formed Steel frames result in faster build times, lower costs, versatile design solutions and a durable, practical solution to residential and commercial buildings.
With over 25 years of delivering cold formed steel structures all over the world, FRAMECAD in partnership with Meckahno Homes is the ideal solution for today's construction requirements of faster build times, lower overall costs, scalable design solutions, better building performance and design versatility.
Steel frame construction is a design-led process, meaning that the need for skill to construct the building is more in the design stage rather than on-site. Our approach leads to reduced engineering design costs and increased accuracy of build which minimises errors and time on-site.
During the construction phase of a project, steel frames save time and money in a number of areas:
✔ No cutting, welding or heavy lifting required
✔ No weather delays - steel does not absorb moisture
✔ Accuracy of build means windows, doors and bathrooms fit first time
✔ Only basic tools required to erect on-site - fast construction
The Benefits
Aspect
Timber
Steel
Cost of Material
Pricing fluctuates
Pricing is stable
Total Cost of Build
Cannot build in wet conditions
Build in wet conditions (15% faster)
Strength
Strong
Stronger than timber allowing longer spans
Quality
Inconsistent (knotting, twisting, splitting)
Consistent quality, highly repeatable
Sustainability
Average 2000ft2 home
40 - 50 trees
6 scrapped cars, endlessly recyclable
Environmental Conditions
Does not perform well in seismic conditions
Proven to remain stable in seismic conditions
Flammability
Highly flammable
Non-combustible
Resistance to Moisture
Toxic coatings enable timber to be moisture resistant
Impermeable - does not absorb moisture
Resistance to Pests
Requires additional toxic coatings
Intrinsically pest resistant