Steel Housing
In Asia and many other parts of the world, most people would be familiar with the conventional brick and mortar mode of construction. What is not so commonly known is building houses with the use of steel.
Steel House Frames
What is steel housing?
Simply put, steel housing comprises a network of pre-fabricated steel frames, trusses and joints that are assembled to form a skeletal house. Thereafter, various building systems are installed to make up the walls, roofs and flooring.
Prior to construction, architectural drawings are converted into detailed framing plans with the use of proprietary software. The software handles all the necessary engineering calculations and specifies the exact dimension and quantity of each steel piece required in the assembly of the frame structure.
Why steel housing?
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Off-site pre-fabrication of steel parts reduces any downtime on-site. | |
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Precise computer-controlled machinery produces all the steel parts with pre-punched electrical and service holes for accurate and efficient assembly. | |
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Steels frame components are lightweight and easy to transport |
| 2. Cost effective | |
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Shorter construction span leading to reduced labour costs and any equipment rental overheads. | |
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Low-cost, low-skilled workers can be used for assembly and construction of the steel frame as the engineering and intelligence has been invested in the planning stage. | |
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Less material wastage due to the precision of the steel frame production. |
| 3. Strong and durable | |
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Highest strength-to-weight ratio amongst all current building materials. | |
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Steel does not rot, disintegrate or warp. |
| 4. Green | |
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Much of the steel used to make light steel framing is recycled and upon demolishing the house, the steel can be recycled. Steel can be recycled indefinitely and retain all its qualities. | |
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Less raw material is required in steel housing due to the inherent strength of steel. |
What can I build?
| Steel building technology can be used for various applications | |
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Rebuilding residential houses | |
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Alteration and Addition (A and A) works | |
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Building structures |
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Steel House Frames
What is steel housing?
Simply put, steel housing comprises a network of pre-fabricated steel frames, trusses and joints that are assembled to form a skeletal house. Thereafter, various building systems are installed to make up the walls, roofs and flooring.
Prior to construction, architectural drawings are converted into detailed framing plans with the use of proprietary software. The software handles all the necessary engineering calculations and specifies the exact dimension and quantity of each steel piece required in the assembly of the frame structure.
Why steel housing?
1. Shorter construction lead time Off-site pre-fabrication of steel parts reduces any downtime on-site.
Precise computer-controlled machinery produces all the steel parts with pre-punched electrical and service holes for accurate and efficient assembly. Steels frame components are lightweight and easy to transport
2. Cost effective Shorter construction span leading to reduced labour costs and any equipment rental overheads.
Low-cost, low-skilled workers can be used for assembly and construction of the steel frame as the engineering and intelligence has been invested in the planning stage. Less material wastage due to the precision of the steel frame production.
3. Strong and durable Highest strength-to-weight ratio amongst all current building materials.
Steel does not rot, disintegrate or warp. 4. Green Much of the steel used to make light steel framing is recycled and upon demolishing the house, the steel can be recycled. Steel can be recycled indefinitely and retain all its qualities.
Less raw material is required in steel housing due to the inherent strength of steel. What can I build?
Steel building technology can be used for various applications Rebuilding residential houses
Alteration and Addition (A and A) works Building structures 
Cement boards
Manufactured by Promat, the Cement Bound Matrix Boards are made through a process of binding organic materials and inorganic minerals within a calculated mineral matrix to form a monolithic core.
The boards are a standard off-white, with a fibre mesh reinforcement on one side and smooth surfacing on the other to accommodate any architectural or interior finishing. Available in a range of thickness, the boards offer versatility with a wide range of applications.
Types of Application Roof sheathing
Flooring and staircase decking Acoustic underlay Open plan office partitions Waterproof bathroom flooring Base material for kitchen, laboratory and industrial work surfaces Shelves Ceilings Walls Installation is straightforward. Depending on the use, the boards can be stapled, nailed or screwed on amongst other methods. A variety of finishes can also be applied on the boards, such as tiling, painting and wallpapering.
Features and Benefits of Cement Bound Matrix Board Non-combustible and Class O building material, in accordance with BS 476: Part 4; 6 and 7 respectively.
Asbestos free and non hazardous Rot resistant Termite resistant Heavy duty Multi-purpose applications Improved acoustic insulation values Excellent durability Good thermal insulation Easy to decorate Time saving installation Space saving structures and constructions Lightweight Provides space to accommodate cables, wiring or ductwork.
