Lightweight Steel Frame construction has become one of the most preferred methods of building in South Africa. Whether it be for Commercial building or residential building, Lightweight steel frame build is – according to research – one of the strongest building materials with a durability guarantee of 50 years.

According to SFD (Steel Frame Development), Steel frame construction is a highly researched, sophisticated & advanced building system. It is now the preferred construction method in South Africa, and has also been in leading countries such as AUS, NZ, US & CAN for decades.

Steel Frame build is known to be stronger than traditional brick & mortar, save on labour costs – Shorter Build Completion, low wastage during construction, superior acoustics & thermal insulation and is built to last – 50 Year Guarantee on Steel. Lightweight steel frame construction is SABS, municipality & Bank Finance Approved with a growth in popularity – 25% year on year in South Africa.

Lightweight Steel Frame Benefits:

As a modern alternative to brick and mortar or timber construction, Lightweight Steel Frame building is an efficient, safe and reliable way to add roof rooms that transform the vision for your home into a reality for you & your family.

Here are some benefits of Lightweight Steel Frame construction:

  • Cost effective – Materials may cost a bit more but labour and wastage are much lower
  • Convenient – No need to move out during construction. Your ceiling stays in place as we build above you. Builder only need access into your house when they have to install the staircase at the end of the project.
  • Fast & predictable construction time – at least 50% faster than brick and mortar.
  • Cleaner and safer building technique compared to traditional options
  • No underpinning of foundations for existing dwellings – walls weigh 10% of a double skin brick walls.
  • Superior insulation and acoustics.
  • Environmentally friendly – most components recyclable and only 1-2% wastage during building.
  • Cheaper to build on uneven/sloping sites: the building method lends itself to columns and suspended floors
  • Flexibility – horizontal and vertical additions can be installed easily, and in stages.
  • Extra floor area is pprox.4%, due to reduced thickness of external walls
  • Accurate costing of build
  • Superior building accuracy – square buildings with perfectly straight walls are guaranteed.
  • Complex designs are possible and easily installed
  • Fast turnaround from initiation of build to occupation