Start With Steel

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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