Will steel framing affect the indoor air quality?
Yes! It will improve it.
These buildings do not require chemical termite treatment and steel is also free of resin adhesives and other chemicals often used as preservatives in other construction materials.

Will I be able to extend or renovate at a later date?
Yes. As steel framing can support longer spans, often without load bearing walls. It is much easier to complete alterations without affecting structural integrity.

Can a steel home be energy efficient?
Yes. At least as efficient as conventional building and because the steel does not shrink or warp the likelihood of cracks is reduced therefore less opportunity for outside air to enter or inside air to leak out.

Will the steel frame rust?
No. We use galvanized steel framing components to protect your home from corrosion.

Steel expands and contracts with temperature changes.
Is this a problem?
In a properly fabricated and constructed house thermally induced movement is no more likely than with other materials.
It is therefore not surprising that steel framed houses are preferred in some areas especially in Africa where the daytime temperatures do vary.

Will steel framing interfere
with my radio and television reception?
Steel frame homes will not interfere with any electronic devices performance. This is a commonly held myth that has no justification.

Do steel frame homes attract lightening?
What happens if my home is hit by lightening?
Steel frame homes are no more susceptible to lightening strikes than any wood frame home.
In fact, a steel frame home is safer when it comes to lightening strikes.
This is due to the fact that there is so much steel in the structure that the energy of the lightening is diffused throughout the steel in the home and the energy has multiple pathways to the ground.
Since steel is a better conductor of electricity than brick this transfer is safer and it is less likely that the home will be damaged especially the internal electronic equipment.

Is Steel Energy Efficient?
In short, yes. Innosteel home owners experience significant reductions in their heating and air conditioning bills. Many find that once their homes are heated or cooled, it takes much less energy to keep the home at a desirable temperature.

Can one get a conventional loan to build a steel framed home?
Yes, as far as we know all the main financial institutions will grant loans for a steel frame home.

Can Steelbuilt frames be
erected by the customer?
Yes - we supply everything you need, clearly labelled for easy assembly. Each component is computer accurate, and assembly on site is made easy.
Electrical and plumbing service holes are prepunched...
Roof trusses are labelled and easily secured to the wall frames...
Ceiling and roof battens are just as easily fixed to the trusses...
And you need no special tools or skills - with panels light enough to be handled by just two people (including a husband and wife.)
You also get a comprehensive manual and ‘on-call’ advice.

Can I add to the frame
at a later stage?
Yes! Because of the unique assembly system, additions are relatively simple and present no problems. Furthermore, the original steel structure will still be perfectly straight and true regardless of its age, making the job of lining up the extension much easier.

How much flexibility do
I have regarding design?
With Innosteels systems, there’s no limit to the kind of architectural style you can have. In fact, building with steel’s greater strength gives you real freedom of choice.

Can I build on a timber
or concrete floor?
Our Steelbuilt System is compatible with all standard materials, so yes, you can build on both timber and concrete.

Are steel frame homes cheaper
to insure?
Many insurance companies now offer lower premiums when you choose steel - and those that aren’t are watching the development of steel framing with interest. They recognise that the inherent strength of steel framed homes, which are stronger and safer than conventional construction, reduces the possibility of serious storm and fire damage.

How are architraves and skirtings, etc, fixed?
Two options, either with fine gauge self drilling screws or nail gun, using a nail of slightly heavier gauge than used in timber frames. As a result, a little more filling and finishing is needed.