Steel Frame Advantage

Termite Attack

The foremost common assault on todays construction industry is from termites. Take into consideration that with an ever increasing demand for environmentally friendly procedures to be adopted in the construction of new homes, the use of potential harmful chemicals like dieldrin and organochloriin being prohibited has created an avenue for termite attack! Even with correct termite protection methods that are available in todays market, there is only one way to be sure that the "The Frame", that is the heart and soul of your home, is safe from attack, is for it to be designed, engineered and manufactured in steel.

 


Strength

Steel is one of the strongest building materials available in the world today and because of this it is fast becoming the preferred material for new home construction, instead of the convential timber frame. When you consider that in conventional timber frame homes the use of steel is already widely adopted in construction methods, purely because of its strength and design flexibilities, which only enhances the strength if the entire home. Most homes have some form of steel engineering - why stop there when you can the frame made completely from steel.

 

Durability

Steel frame construction offers the home owner a lifetime warranty against termite and borer attack and offers the mind further comfort, knowing that the steel frame is backed by a 50 year guarantee by the Stoddart Group.

 

 

FACTS ON STEEL HOUSE FRAMES

  1. Steel does not shrink, warp, rot or twist, ensuring the ongoing quality and finish of your home.
  2. Steel is a non combustable material that does not provide accellerants in the case of a fire.
  3. Steel will not rust, as all the products are either galvanised or zincalume.
  4. Steel is impenetrable to termites or borers.
  5. Home owners insurance does not cover termite attack.
  6. Insurance is cheaper on a steel framed home.