AUSTRALIAN MADE FOR AUSTRALIAN CONDITIONS

Arden Homes now provides 100% steel frames, trusses, and joists as standard in every new home—no upgrade needed! Experience the lasting strength of TRUECORE® steel, giving you peace of mind for years to come.

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STRONG AND TRUE

House frames made from TRUECORE® steel are manufactured in Australia by BlueScope so it’s strong and durable. With the Supaloc system the roof is attached to the truss, which is attached to the wall frame and in turn attached to the slab. This provides your home with outstanding wind load qualities and security in severe weather. All steel made by BlueScope Steel includes recycled steel in its manufacture.

TERMITE RESISTANT

A house frame made from TRUECORE® steel will remain free from termites and borers, without needing chemical treatments. A Supaloc frame using TRUECORE® steel doesn’t need to be treated with hazardous insecticides. That’s great news for your investment now and in the future.

BUILT TO LAST

Each TRUECORE® steel conforms to relevant Australian Standards AS 1397:2021 and AS/NZS 1365:1996 (R2016) and is backed by BlueScope warranties.* This is a written warranty not just a sales line. Building with TRUECORE® featuring the ‘Made by BlueScope Steel’ mark means the frame is guaranteed to meet Australian standards (as referenced in the Building Code of Australia).

FAQs

I am considering building a steel frame house. Is the steel that you use made in Australia?

Our steel is made in Australia, supplied by BlueScope Steel Australia.

Do steel frames interfere with WiFi, TV or radio reception?

No. This is a myth. WiFi, radio and TV wave frequencies pass around steel framing as easily as timber framing.

Will lightning affect my Supaloc steel-framed house?

Lightning has less impact on steel frames because the electrical energy is safely conducted to the ground, rather than being discharged destructively within the structure. In contrast, there have been reports of timber frames catching fire after lightning strikes.

Are Supaloc steel frames electrically safe?

Supaloc steel frame electrical safety relies on the frame being properly earthed as per NASH/NECA standards. Steel structural framework must be earthed in accordance with the requirements of Clause 5.4.6 of AS/.NZS 3000.

When exposed to a live wire it will create a short and trip the residual current safety switch. All new housing is required to be fitted with residual current safety switches.

Can I add to the home at a later date?

Yes. Additions are relatively easy to make. In addition, the original steel structure will
be straight regardless of age, making the job of lining up the extension easier.

Are Supaloc steel frames noisy?

No. Supaloc steel frames use patented superior connections that ensure unsurpassed accuracy and dimensional stability, meaning thermally induced movement and noise is
no more likely than with other materials. Steel frames expand and contract at rates not too dissimilar from other materials, which means it is unlikely that there will be noise.

I am conscious about the environment. Why should I consider Supaloc steel frames?

Supaloc steel frames deliver a range of environmental benefits, both immediate and long term. The relative light weight of steel frames, combined with design versatility, flexibility and durability, and the fact they can be screw assembled, makes them highly suitable for modular design, which means they can be designed for disassembly and reuse. Supaloc steel frames are also fabricated off-site to exact specifications; resulting in minimal cutting and wastage onsite.

Do we have design flexibility when building our home with Supaloc steel frames?

Yes. The high strength-to-weight ratio of steel roof framing allows for longer spans, creating larger, more open living areas. And because it’s steel, it measures up against increasingly stringent building and fire regulations.

Are Supaloc steel frames termite proof?

Yes. Supaloc steel frames are manufactured from TRUECORE® steel and are 100% termite proof. No if, buts or maybes.

Will I have reduced maintenance costs with a Supaloc frame?

Yes. Supaloc frames are precision engineered to be dimensionally accurate. They won’t shrink, twist or warp, so there is less chance of problems such as cracking cornices, jamming doors, sticking windows or wavy rooflines.

How would I screw a plywood sheet to the steel wall frame before Gyprock goes on? I will be mounting a large TV to the wall. Can you advise the best method for this?

Best practice would be to use a lintel plate as designed specifically for the mounting of items from the steel frame at framing drawing stage, however a timber nogging can
be added between the wall frames as support to brace the tv bracket or a mounting plate can be screwed to the studs if adding post gyprock.

Can I hang wall cupboards on a steel framed wall?

Yes. A kitchen installer will be able to affix to the steel frame.