#steelframedhomesperth

Steel materials are quickly making their way into many people’s homes. It is not traditional but the benefits they bring to the table hold much weight, making it the best option for industrial and commercial construction, and presently, residential construction.  Here are a handful of the many benefits of steel materials for your home construction:

·         The first thing that people consider when building a home is the cost. Steel homes are cheaper than those that are made of traditional materials such as wood. It could turn out to be a one-time cost. With its excellent durability, you will not expect to cash out for maintenance in the future. Steel can withstand extreme weather conditions and will survive for decades. It can even save you the expenses for pest control. There’s also the advantage of deterring moisture which helps you avoid mould and mildew. To top it off, you will not be bothered by rust issues.

·         Steel homes perth can stand strong in seismic zones, up to the highest classification – Seismic Zone 4, making it impervious to shifting ground underneath. Moreover, you can be sure that you are safe from hurricanes, strong winds and heavy snow.

·         Steel materials will make your home fire-resistant. A home made of wood will likely ignite and burn when embers from nearby fires are carried by the wind to your house. Steel materials do not burn. This is a major advantage.

·         Since the materials are pre-fabricated and engineered in the plant site, when construction time comes, they just need to be delivered to your location and they’re ready to be put together. The assembly is faster than wooden parts. Shorter construction time means less cost for you, too!

Go For Steel

If the wise man builds his house upon the rock, the wiser man builds his house with steel frames.   In Western Australia, there is an increase in the demand for the use of steel framed homes Perth because of its advantages.  

For obvious reasons, steel is more durable than wood.  It is resistant to fire, corrosion and termite infestation.  In contrast with concrete structures, steel frames take lesser time to erect and it takes longer time before refurbishing is needed. In addition, steel frames are pre-manufactured according to the specifications of the design; thus, there is less expense in labour.  

Not only is the use of steel frames cost effective but it also has a sustainable resource.  When steel buildings are demolished, its components can be recycled such that nothing is wasted.  Used steel can practically be processed to form a new steel product.

In the design of houses, architects prefer the use of steel because of its versatility and potential for aesthetic effects.  There is more freedom in the use of color, shape and texture in the designing a house.  A steel frame can be customized to bend and create curves and segments that allow architects for more creative designs in home building constructions.

Because of its durability, it is possible to construct homes with slender inner posts.  The walls can be built thinner than with the use of concrete.  This means that the use of steel frames in houses allows more interior space.